The Greta Thunberg Effect: A Study of Norwegian Youth’s Reflexivity on Climate Change

This study reports on an unique opportunity to compare four quantitative/qualitative datasets from 2017 2021, before and after the activist Greta Thunberg became known general public. Through a mixed-methods approach, we develop model distinguish between three forms of climate reflexivity: (1) reflexivity as ranking; (2) recognising; (3) qualifying. Our findings imply that in 2019 following years, unifying inspiration for young people already concerned with crisis Norway. Even though two indicators suggest COVID-19 pandemic did divert people’s issues, also find subset participants expresses rich reflexivity, addressing nature need transition solidarity. Finally, argue these shape commonalities may have relevance across social classes, identities nation-states.