From source credibility to risk perception: How and when climate information matters to action

摘要: Abstract Information about climate change is a critical driver for individuals to take personal or collective actions address issues. Empirical evidence still weak and inconsistent, however, how when information facilitates action. Based on two rounds of survey including 1023 participants, we found positive relationship between action, which was mediated by perceived risk change. The action via perception moderated the credibility sources. Perceived providers, both media organizations, strengthened facilitating effect findings call more refined, credibility-based communication strategy.