An exploratory study of students’ perceptions of environmental issues as social work practice and their understanding of environmental justice

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“…Furthermore, men have a higher average score than women by 0.11 points, indicating that men are more knowledgeable about environmental problems. These results are aligned with those reported by Faver and Muñoz in 2013, as cited by Chonody and Sultzman (2022).…”

“…Women had a higher level of perception of the severity of environmental conditions, while men had a higher level of perception of the general view of the world. These results are comparable to a study by Walchholz et al (2014) as cited by Chonody and Sultzman (2022), as well as Sishaw and Kassahum (2018).…”

The Moderating Effects of Political Ideology and Socio-Economic Status Towards the Relationship Regarding the Awareness of Environmental Issues and Attitudes Towards Environmental Justice

“…Ethical considerations are especially important when researching Attitudes toward Environmental Justice since the research involves exploring the views of individuals on socioeconomic and political issues, which can be sensitive and controversial topics. As such, all participants in the research must be treated with respect and dignity, and their rights must be respected [22]. In particular, it is important to ensure that participants are aware of the research's purpose and understand how their data was used [23].…”

“…Finally, researchers should be aware of the potential for bias, for example, when selecting participants and questions for the survey. It is important to ensure that the research is conducted equitably and that everyone involved is treated fairly and justly [22].…”

The effect of climate change anxiety on social work students in Turkey

“…There is a growing body of literature in the field of social work on the relationship between climate change, the environment, and social work in different contexts, including students, professionals, service users, and the public. This literature highlights topics such as students’ perceptions of environmental issues and environmental justice (Chonody and Sultzman, 2022), attitudes (Wachholz et al, 2014), awareness (Jamelske et al, 2013), public opinion on climate change and climate scientists (Funk and Kennedy, 2016), attitudes of social work students toward the environment (Faver and Muñoz, 2013; Miller and Hayward, 2014), the relationship between social work and environment from the perspective of social workers (McKinnon, 2013), and their environmental beliefs (Shaw, 2011), but no research has been found that specifically addresses the relationship between social work students’ anxieties about climate change and selected themes: (1) ecological justice and sustainability, (2) provision of social support and welfare services for vulnerable groups, (3) gender and social inequalities, (4) poverty, and (5) migration. The lack of research on the relationship between social work students’ anxieties about climate change and selected themes highlights a gap in the literature.…”