Table 1 Description of the criteria for inclusion in one of the seven perception groups
Groups of definitions of perception | Criteria for inclusion in the group |
|---|---|
Risk perception | Perception is defined by terms such as risk perception(s) or perception of risk |
Awareness | Perception is defined through awareness by using the following words: awareness, climate change awareness, physiological or psychological awareness |
Perception according to psychological constructs, environmental and/or sensory stimuli | Perception is defined according to the Cognitive Psychology approach, mentioning psychological constructs, sensory perception (seeing, hearing, experiencing, interpreting, organizing sensations, and others), cognitive processes, or information and stimuli received |
Prior experience | Perception is defined according to the individual's prior experience with climate change or with the effects caused by extreme weather events. It may be described as personal experience, lived experience, interpretation of environmental experiences, or social experience |
Observation of climate variables | Perception is defined through the observation of climate change, climate variability, weather extremes, or raw data processing |
Individuals' beliefs and interpretation of the environment | Perception is defined as the interpretation of weather events, based on experiences, beliefs, or understanding |
Uncertainty and threat | Perception is defined based on the uncertainty or threat of a weather event |