Exploring Climate Change Conceptions and Attitudes: Drawing Implications for a Framework on Environmental Literacy

Prudente, Maricar S.; Aguja, Socorro E.; Anito, Jovito C.

doi:10.1166/asl.2015.6294

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“…Belief and concern were higher in lower middle and upper middle income countries than in high income countries. There were 13 studies which detailed participants' levels of belief that climate change is occurring (Ambusaidi et al, ; Boyes et al, ; Boyes, Skamp, & Stanisstreet, ; Boyes & Stanisstreet, ; Chhokar et al, , ; Devine‐Wright et al, ; Malandrakis et al, ; Skamp et al, ; Stevenson et al, ; Stevenson, Peterson, & Bondell, ; Stevenson, Peterson, & Bradshaw, ; Tranter & Skrbis, ) and 15 studies which examined participants' level of concern about climate change (Ambusaidi et al, ; Boyes et al, ; Boyes, Skamp, & Stanisstreet, ; Boyes & Stanisstreet, ; Boyes, Stanisstreet, & Yongling, ; Chhokar et al, , ; Hermans & Korhonen, ; Jackson & Pang, ; Line et al, ; Malandrakis et al, ; Prudente et al, ; Skamp et al, ; Stevenson, Peterson, & Bondell, ; Tranter & Skrbis, ). These studies employed a Likert‐scale questionnaire (one study investigating belief utilized a 1–10 scale; Tranter & Skrbis, ).…”

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“…Belief (61%) and concern (50%) was lowest in the United Kingdom (Boyes et al, ). There was evidence of local differences, with children living in coastal areas more concerned than those living in rural areas of the Philippines, for example, Prudente et al ().…”

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“…There were 26 studies that detailed participants' reported perceptions about the causes of climate change (Andersson & Wallin, ; Boyes et al, ; Boyes & Stanisstreet, , ; Chang & Pascua, ; Dawson, ; Frappart et al, ; Garg & Lal, ; Hestness et al, ; Jackson & Pang, ; Karpudewan et al, ; Kilinc et al, ; Koulaidis & Christidou, ; Lee et al, ; Mason & Santi, ; Özdem et al, ; Prudente et al, ; Pruneau et al, ; Punter et al, ; Puttick et al, ; Scott‐Parker & Kumar, ; Shepardson et al, , ; Stevenson, Peterson, & Bradshaw, ; Taber & Taylor, ; Varma & Linn, ). The studies mostly employed questionnaires (Boyes & Stanisstreet, ), but also used interviews (Chang & Pascua, ; Karpudewan et al, ; Mason & Santi, ; Pruneau et al, ), draw and explain tasks (Shepardson et al, , ), open‐ended writing prompts (Lee et al, ), interviews and drawing tasks (Hestness et al, ), and focus groups (Scott‐Parker & Kumar, ).…”

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Youth perceptions of climate change: A narrative synthesis

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Gjersoe

O’Neill

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WIREs Climate Change

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Despite the scale of the predicted impact of climate change on future generations, most of the academic literature investigating perceptions of climate change relates to adults or young adults rather than children and adolescents. In this review, we synthesize literature relating to 8‐ to 19‐year‐old's perceptions and understandings of climate change, in order to identify trends and inconsistencies, potential gaps in knowledge, and directions for future research. A comprehensive search strategy identified 51 international studies, using quantitative (n = 36), qualitative (n = 9), and mixed methods (n = 6). The included studies date from 1993 to 2018. The analysis outlines levels of reported belief and concern about climate change and perceptions of its causes and consequences. It also details reported perceptions of viable solutions to climate change and notions of responsibility for implementing these. Scientifically accurate knowledge generally increased with age, although misconceptions persisted across the age range. In some studies, younger children expressed greater concern and were more willing to take action than older adolescents. Levels of belief, concern, and willingness to take action were lower in the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia than in other countries. In conclusion, we discuss potential explanations for these age and place‐related differences, examining the age‐related findings in the context of concepts and theories in developmental psychology. We outline the limitations of our review and the reviewed studies, and note potential avenues for future research and implications for educational policy and practice. This article is categorized under: Perceptions, Behavior, and Communication of Climate Change > Perceptions of Climate Change

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Youth perceptions of climate change: A narrative synthesis

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“…Belief (61%) and concern (50%) were the lowest in the UK (Boyes et al , 2014). There was proof of local differences, with children living in coastal areas more alarmed than those living in the Philippines’ rural areas, for example (Prudente et al , 2015).…”

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University students’ perceptions of climate change: the case study of the University of the South Pacific-Fiji Islands

Prasad

Mkumbachi²

2021

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Purpose Higher education plays a vital role in educating citizens about climate change and promoting pro-environment behavior. Based on this statement, this study aims to analyze and evaluate students’ perception of climate change at the University of the South Pacific in Fiji. The study aims to understand the main ideas and concepts of climate change by analyzing information habits and individual opinions on the causes of climate change as perceived by the students of two student organizations aimed at environmental protection. Design/methodology/approach A qualitative approach was used to gather data on students’ perceptions and information habits toward climate change. The data were collected through a questionnaire to characterize students from the socio-demography and their perceptions, information habits and knowledge relating to climate change. This paper uses the case study method to examine students’ climate change perceptions at two different student organizations at the same university. The research study involved a focus group technique. Two focus groups at the University of the South Pacific were administered. The focus groups’ selection in this study took into account the aims and objectives of the students’ organization toward climate change awareness, adaptation, mitigation and environment protection. Findings The focus groups participants believe that climate change is a serious problem in the South Pacific region. Results suggest significant differences in climate change perception at the two students’ organizations chosen for this study. Students at the Econesian society nicknamed climate change as a nuclear weapon for the South Pacific responsible for changes in the habitat, coral bleaching, lifestyle changes, mother of all other environmental problems and the introduction of invasive species into Fiji. Students at Wantok Moana-related climate change to drastic weather changes, lack of fish feed and additional toxins in the sea. The results also showed that students at the Econesian society have a better understanding of climate change than the students of Wantok Moana. Practical implications This paper provides an insight into how students of Small Islands Developing States view climate change and the factors affecting their opinions. It also shows how climate change perception varies within the same university. This implies the need to integrate climate change into the higher education curriculum and more research on this topic. Originality/value This paper is the first to compare and contrast university students’ climate change perception in Fiji. The results make an essential contribution to the extant climate change literature by identifying and categorizing climate change perception and the factors that shape students’ perception of climate change from the university students’ perspective in Fiji.

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