Evaluating Climate Change Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors (KAB) in Agricultural Sciences and Technologies Education
Abstract
The aim of this study is to determine the levels of knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors (KAB) regarding climate change among undergraduate and postgraduate students enrolled into the Agricultural Sciences and Technologies in Niğde province. The research involved 200 students at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, encompassing Turkish and English speakers. Research data were obtained through a personal information form designed to assess students' knowledge levels, behaviors, and attitudes toward climate change. The survey consists of four sections measuring students' demographic characteristics, behavioral traits related to climate change, attitudes toward climate change, and knowledge about the subject. Descriptive statistics, including percentages for categorical variables and mean ± standard deviation for continuous variables, were used in data analysis to transparently illustrate the distribution of background variables such as age, gender, and education. Focusing on knowledge about climate change, 66% of students indicated that they attribute climate change to human activities. It was observed that students' awareness of environmental issues, specifically recycling, is at a rate of 22.5%. In conclusion, when examining the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of students are studied Agricultural Sciences and Technologies regarding climate change, the study highlights the need for more effective education and awareness programs on environmental issues.
Keywords
Agriculture, Attitude, Behavior, Climate Change, Education, KAB Analyze, Knowledge Level
Ethical Statement
Yazarlar, bu çalışmanın Araştırma ve Yayın Etik kurallarına uygun olduğunu beyan ederler. Gerekli etik kurul onayı, 5 Temmuz 2023 tarihli ve E-86837521-050.99-381235 referans numaralı yazı ile Niğde Ömer Halisdemir Üniversitesi Rektörlüğü tarafından verilmiştir.
Thanks
Yazarlar, Niğde Ömer Halisdemir Üniversitesi öğrencilerine ve akademik personeline teşekkür ederler.
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