ERIC Number: EJ1393561
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023
Pages: 18
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ISSN: ISSN-1350-4622
EISSN: EISSN-1469-5871
An Investigation of Environmental Awareness and Practice among a Sample of Undergraduate Students in Belize
Moody-Marshall, Rasheda
Environmental Education Research, v29 n7 p911-928 2023
Climate change is causing rapid environmental deterioration in the Caribbean. Therefore, empowering citizens to become environmentally literate is crucial. This study examined environmental awareness (EA) and practice (EP) among a sample (n=207) of Belizean undergraduate students. An Environmental Knowledge Indicator (High = 18-20; Moderate = 14-17; Low = 10-13; Poor = 7-9; Very Poor= < 6) and an Environmentally Responsible Behaviour scale (High = 72-80; Moderate = 56-71; Low = 40-55; Poor = 26-39; Very Poor= < 25) were used to collect data. Results revealed low levels of environmental awareness (M=13.5), and poor environmentally responsible practice (M=33.4). There was no statistically significant relationship between EA and EP. Males had statistically higher EA scores (M =14.06) than females (M= 12.49), t (205) = 3.53, p =0.001. They also had statistically higher EP scores (M=35.11) than females (M = 32.15), t (203) = 2.07, p<0.05). Natural Science students had statistically higher EA scores (M = 13.93) than Social Science students (M= 12.41), t (205) = -3.51, p=0.001. They also had statistically higher EP scores (M = 34.97) than Social Science students (M= 31.82), t (203) = -2.23, p<0.05. These results may suggest inadequate exposure to Education for Sustainable Development models.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Climate, Conservation (Environment), Undergraduate Students, Knowledge Level, Student Behavior, Correlation, Gender Differences, Intellectual Disciplines, Student Characteristics, Sustainable Development
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Belize
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