Research Article

Measuring Climate Change Awareness at the Micro Level: The Case of Iskenderun

Volume: 15 Number: 3 September 26, 2022
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Measuring Climate Change Awareness at the Micro Level: The Case of Iskenderun

Abstract

Assuming that people are aware that climate change will result in disasters, it is reasonable to suppose their current behavior will alter to avoid this destruction. Studies about climate change have been conducted for a long time trying to raise people's awareness practically everywhere in the world. From this perspective, this study aims to see if people are aware of climate change and if they are struggling to address their worries. The Iskenderun area is a coastal city experiencing the worst effects of climate change. As a result, the research The content of which was mentioned above.was applied to people of all ages, genders, and educational levels, and a survey to 330 people was conducted N=330). According to the study, individual awareness of the potential effects of global climate change in Iskenderun district is as strong as it is in the rest of the globe. However, even though the association between participant awareness and solution initiatives is positive and significant, the coefficient r = 0.310 does not indicate a strong relationship. Even though support is low (about %10), it appears that scientific methods can be used to persuade the people of Iskenderun and boost support for a sustainable city. Another suggestion is to direct public resources into the development of communication methods to increase awareness.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Urban Policy

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

September 26, 2022

Submission Date

July 1, 2022

Acceptance Date

September 24, 2022

Published in Issue

Year 2022 Volume: 15 Number: 3

APA
Çalışır, V. (2022). Measuring Climate Change Awareness at the Micro Level: The Case of Iskenderun. Kent Akademisi, 15(3), 1037-1051. https://doi.org/10.35674/kent.1139185
AMA
1.Çalışır V. Measuring Climate Change Awareness at the Micro Level: The Case of Iskenderun. Urban Academy. 2022;15(3):1037-1051. doi:10.35674/kent.1139185
Chicago
Çalışır, Vahit. 2022. “Measuring Climate Change Awareness at the Micro Level: The Case of Iskenderun”. Kent Akademisi 15 (3): 1037-51. https://doi.org/10.35674/kent.1139185.
EndNote
Çalışır V (September 1, 2022) Measuring Climate Change Awareness at the Micro Level: The Case of Iskenderun. Kent Akademisi 15 3 1037–1051.
IEEE
[1]V. Çalışır, “Measuring Climate Change Awareness at the Micro Level: The Case of Iskenderun”, Urban Academy, vol. 15, no. 3, pp. 1037–1051, Sept. 2022, doi: 10.35674/kent.1139185.
ISNAD
Çalışır, Vahit. “Measuring Climate Change Awareness at the Micro Level: The Case of Iskenderun”. Kent Akademisi 15/3 (September 1, 2022): 1037-1051. https://doi.org/10.35674/kent.1139185.
JAMA
1.Çalışır V. Measuring Climate Change Awareness at the Micro Level: The Case of Iskenderun. Urban Academy. 2022;15:1037–1051.
MLA
Çalışır, Vahit. “Measuring Climate Change Awareness at the Micro Level: The Case of Iskenderun”. Kent Akademisi, vol. 15, no. 3, Sept. 2022, pp. 1037-51, doi:10.35674/kent.1139185.
Vancouver
1.Vahit Çalışır. Measuring Climate Change Awareness at the Micro Level: The Case of Iskenderun. Urban Academy. 2022 Sep. 1;15(3):1037-51. doi:10.35674/kent.1139185

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