The Influence of Peer Pressure and Climate Change Anxiety on Connectedness to Nature in the Adiwiyata School Program: A Systematic Literature Review
Abstract
Climate change has increasingly influenced adolescents’ psychological well-being and environmental attitudes, highlighting the importance of understanding factors that promote stronger relationships with nature. This study aims to systematically review the influence of peer pressure and climate change anxiety on connectedness to nature within the context of the Adiwiyata School Program. A Systematic Literature Review (SLR) was conducted following the PRISMA 2020 guidelines. Literature published between January 2015 and December 2025 was retrieved from Scopus-indexed databases using predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria. The review identified 1,279 records, of which 32 studies met the eligibility requirements and were included in the final synthesis. The findings indicate that positive peer pressure encourages environmental engagement and strengthens connectedness to nature, while climate change anxiety demonstrates both motivating and inhibiting effects depending on its intensity. Connectedness to nature emerged as a key psychological mechanism linking social influence and environmental concern with pro-environmental behavior. The review highlights the importance of integrating peer-supported environmental activities, nature-based learning, and constructive climate education within the Adiwiyata School Program to foster environmentally responsible and resilient students.
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