ERIC Number: EJ1334346
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022-Apr
Pages: 9
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ISSN: ISSN-0017-8969
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Effects of a School-Network Intervention Using Reduce, Reuse and Recycle in Thailand
Banchonhattakit, Pannee; Inmuong, Uraiwan; Duangsong, Rujira; Phimha, Surachai; Prachaiboon, Tiwakorn; Padchasuwan, Natnapa Heebkaew
Health Education Journal, v81 n3 p363-371 Apr 2022
Background: Human behaviour contributes in a major way to global warming (GW), significantly adding to ill-health and disease. As a result, efforts should be made to enlist the support of school-aged children in preventive behaviour. Objective: The aim of this study was to identify the effects of a school-network intervention using Reduce, Reuse and Recycle (3Rs) to improve primary students' GW preventive behaviour. Methods: A quasi-experimental pre-post and control group study was conducted. The experimental group (n = 359) and the comparison group (n = 331) comprising fifth and sixth grade primary students. School network members (SNMs), who included school principals, teachers, parents and community leaders, worked with the pupils for 4 months using the 3Rs approach. Data were collected by means of a self-administered questionnaire measuring knowledge, attitudes and practices. A paired t-test and an independent t-test were used to analyse the data. In-depth interviews and focus groups took place with SNMs to assess the perceived effectiveness of the 3Rs intervention. Results: Significant post-intervention improvements in students' knowledge, attitudes and practice were found in the experimental group. The 3Rs programme received significant support from SNMs. Green living sub-projects including waste product recycling, planting, school energy conservation and changes in school lunch programmes to include more green food, were established by children. Conclusions: The 3Rs model, complemented by school networking, was perceived to have had a positive impact on students' GW prevention activities.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Recycling, Conservation (Environment), Elementary School Students, Climate, Student Behavior, Grade 5, Grade 6, Teamwork, Program Effectiveness, Knowledge Level, Student Attitudes, Energy Conservation, Food, Networks
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education; Grade 5; Intermediate Grades; Middle Schools; Grade 6
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Thailand
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