The evidence from coastal area in the correlation between climate change literacy and pro-environmental behaviour of student

Putri Rabiatul Adawiyah; Saifullah Hidayat; Ndzani Latifatur Rofi'ah

doi:10.21009/biosferjpb.46094

Authors

Putri Rabiatul Adawiyah Biology Education, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universitas Islam Negeri Walisongo Semarang, Indonesia
Saifullah Hidayat Biology Education, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universitas Islam Negeri Walisongo Semarang, Indonesia
Ndzani Latifatur Rofi'ah Biology Education, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universitas Islam Negeri Walisongo Semarang, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21009/biosferjpb.46094

Keywords:

Climate change, Climate change literacy, Pro-environmental behaviour

Abstract

Climate change literacy and pro-environmental behaviour have been proven to be one of the solutions to address climate change in the student’s perspective from several countries. Therefore, it is crucial to gain a comprehensive understanding of the relation between these two variables for the impact on climate change in Indonesia. The objective of this research was to analyse the relationship between climate change literacy and pro-environmental behaviour among senior high school students in Indonesia. A correlation study was conducted using a survey method. The samples were students from the X, XI, and XII grades of senior high school, collected using proportionate stratified random sampling. A total of 386 students from three schools participated in this survey. The test comprised a climate change awareness instrument to examine climate change literacy. Furthermore, a questionnaire was used to measure pro-environmental behaviour among high school students. Additionally, interviews were conducted to obtain comprehensive data. The results demonstrated a positive and highly significant relationship between climate change literacy and pro-environmental behaviour among senior high school students. This research highlighted that awareness of climate change causes and government policies related to climate change influenced pro-environmental behaviour.

Author Biographies

Saifullah Hidayat, Biology Education, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universitas Islam Negeri Walisongo Semarang, Indonesia

Department of Biology Education, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universitas Islam Negeri Walisongo Semarang, Indonesia

Ndzani Latifatur Rofi'ah, Biology Education, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universitas Islam Negeri Walisongo Semarang, Indonesia

Department of Biology Education, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universitas Islam Negeri Walisongo Semarang

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