Leonie Fian, MSc
Leonie Fian is a PhD student in the Environmental Psychology Research Group in Vienna. She is particularly interested in pro-environmental behaviours, science communication and effects of nature exposure. Leonie is part of the research platform PLENTY – Plastics in the Environment and Society, investigating plastic pollution in a holistic approach. In her PhD, Leonie is exploring how microplastics in food and drinking water are perceived by different stakeholder groups. The project aims to contribute knowledge on how to effectively communicate uncertainties within science. In previous collaborations with the BOKU Vienna (University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences) and as part of the BlueHealth Austria project, she has investigated inequalities in access to and use of Blue and Green spaces in Austria. Furthermore, Leonie was member of the board of the association NEPU (Netzwerk Psychologie und Umwelt), that aims to connect interested individuals and to raise public awareness for environmental issues from a psychological perspective.
Curriculum Vitae
Leonie's recent publications
2023
Leonie's recent Activities
Eating and drinking microplastics: Predicting people’s risk perception and policy support using a climate change framework
Psychological perspectives on microplastics in food and drink: Insights from qualitative and quantitative approaches.
Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
Leonie's recent media contributions
Wie wichtig ist Natur für unser Wohlbefinden?
Expert contribution to the "kinderuni.online" research package "Sauber Unterwegs - ein Faktencheck" on the interplay between mobility and climate protection, specifically the question "How important is nature for our well-being?" https://kinderuni.online/kurs/natur-und-wohlbefinden-forschungsprojekt/
G’sund in Österreich – Wasser: Urkraft und Lebenselixier
Interview for ORF2 magazine "G'sund in Österreich" on links between blue spaces and human health and well-being
Die Magie der Vögel - Was Birdwatcher begeistert
Interview for 3sat documentary "Die Magie der Vögel - Was Birdwatcher begeistert" about effects of nature contact on human health and well-being, and in particular, the special role of birds