The effect of parents' social and educational level and parental encouragement on environmental motivation among university students
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https://doi.org/10.62583/7n910377Keywords:
Environmental awareness, parental influence, socioeconomic status, educational level, university students, environmental protectionAbstract
Parental factors, such as educational and social levels, significantly influence children's personality development, creativity, and success. This study examines how parents' social and educational levels, along with parental encouragement, impact university students' motivation towards environmental protection. A random sample of 200 students from Al Ain University, Abu Dhabi campus, was surveyed. The results reveal no statistically significant differences in the responses regarding the role of parents in educating children about environmental preservation based on either parents' socioeconomic level (p = 0.174, p > 0.05) or educational level (p = 0.174, p > 0.05). The study found no statistically significant impact of parents' socioeconomic or educational levels on students' environmental motivation (p > 0.05). Implications for environmental education are discussed. The study underscores the importance of holistic environmental education efforts, advocating for raising awareness of pollution's impacts, fostering an environmental ethos, and encouraging responsible interaction with the environment, while recommending inclusive educational programs and enhanced community engagement to promote sustainable environmental stewardship.
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