Climate visuals: A mixed methods investigation of public perceptions of climate images in three countries

• Published in: Global environmental change Vol. 41; pp. 172 - 182
• Main Authors: Chapman, Daniel A., Corner, Adam, Webster, Robin, Markowitz, Ezra M.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Oxford Elsevier Ltd 01.11.2016; Elsevier Science Ltd
• Subjects: attitudes and opinions; climate; Climate change; Climate change communication; Climate imagery; Communication; Credibility; Cynicism; Data processing; Demonstrations & protests; Discussion groups; Emotional responses; Environmental policy; Germany; ice; Imagery; Melting; Mixed methods research; Mixed-methods; Perception; Perceptions; Polar bears; Polarization; Polls & surveys; Public engagement; Public opinion; qualitative analysis; Qualitative research; Research subjects; surveys; United Kingdom; United States; Ursus maritimus; Verbal communication; Visual aids; Visual communication; Visualization; United Kingdom > UK; Germany; British Isles; United States; United Kingdom; Visual communication; Public engagement; Imagery; Climate imagery; Mixed-methods

•Little extant climate change communication research examines the impact of imagery.•Perceived authenticity and credibility importantly influenced image evaluations.•Familiar climate images were easily understood but also attracted cynicism.•Images of ‘solutions’ produced positive affective response...