scholarly journals Creating Pro-Environmental Residents: The role of environmental knowledge

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saripah Abdul Latif ◽  
Mohd Shukri Omar ◽  
Yeop Hussin Bidi ◽  
Zainudin Awang
Keyword(s):  
Urban Areas ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Environmental Values ◽  
Urban Neighborhoods ◽  
Environmental Knowledge ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Environmental Behaviour ◽  
International Publishing

An exorbitant rate of resource consumption has created a negative impact on the urban environment. If urban residents fail to behave pro-environmentally, a gradual but sure deterioration of the environment is due in the near future. This study examines the relation between environmental knowledge and pro-environmental behaviour of the residents, with environmental values as the mediator. Survey data was gathered from residents of five large urban neighborhoods in Malaysia. Structural equation modeling is used to analyse the data. Conclusively, environmental knowledge affects the inculcation of environmental values in the residents of urban areas, which in turn affects their pro-environmental behaviour.2398-4295 © 2016. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK.. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.Keywords: Pro-environmental behaviour; environmental knowledge; environmental values; quality of life

scholarly journals The Effect of Environmental Values on German Primary School Students’ Knowledge on Water Supply

Water ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (5) ◽  
pp. 702
Author(s):  
Jennifer Schneiderhan-Opel ◽  
Franz X. Bogner
Keyword(s):  
Water Supply ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Environmental Values ◽  
Knowledge Retention ◽  
Two Dimensions ◽  
Environmental Knowledge ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Learning Approaches ◽  
School Students

Permanent access to safe drinking water is guaranteed in most industrialized countries, while climate change is turning it into a serious global issue. Knowing how to use the valuable resource water consciously and sustainably requires well-informed and ecologically aware citizens. Environmental education approaches should help develop long-term environmental knowledge, pro-environmental attitudes, and behavior with the overall goal of promoting environmental citizenship. The present study, thus, examines the influence of environmental values on students’ environmental knowledge in a German primary school sample (9–10-year-old students) by providing an authentic, out-of-school learning experience on the topic of fresh water supply. Our approach goes beyond mere correlation analyses by using structural equation modeling (SEM) to measure effects between the two variables. Environmental values were monitored using the Two Major Environmental Values Model (2-MEV) with its two dimensions, Preservation and Utilization of nature. Following a quasi-experimental design, we assessed the learners’ knowledge before (T0), directly after (T1), and six weeks after (T2) module participation. Confirmatory factor analysis verified the two-factor-structure of the 2-MEV. Preservation turned out as a direct positive predictor of pre-knowledge (T0) but did not show any significant effect on post-knowledge (T1) and knowledge retention (T2). Utilization displayed a larger albeit negative direct effect on knowledge across all testing times, especially for pre- and post-knowledge. Our findings shed light on the significant impact of anthropocentric attitudes on knowledge acquisition within primary school samples and provided valuable insights into feasible environmental learning approaches.

scholarly journals Using Structural Equation Modeling to Evaluate Tourists’ Revisit Intention toward Ecotourism Sites

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (15) ◽  
pp. 229-236
Author(s):  
Heng Zhang ◽  
Nam Nguyen-Dinh ◽  
Zhi-Wei Pan
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation Modeling ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Structural Model ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Research Direction ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Measurement Models ◽  
Revisit Intention ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
The Relationship

This study aims to clarify the relationship between three behaviours toward ecotourism sites include “ecotourism attitude,” “ecotourism experience,” and “revisit intention.” The structural equation modeling was used to evaluate how the attitude of ecotourism and the visit experience impact the tourists’ revisit intention. The analysis indicated that three constructs logically are suitable for the research direction after the test of the validity of measurement models. The structural model revealed that both “ecotourism attitude” and “ecotourism experience” positively influence “revisit intention.” Especially, “experience” also plays as a mediator, which causes the indirect effect of ecotourism attitude on revisit intention. Keywords: Ecotourism attitude; Ecotourism experience; Revisit intention. eISSN: 2398-4287© 2020. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BYNC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v5i15.2459.

scholarly journals Customer Expectations and its Relationship Towards Public Transport in Klang Valley

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 29 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rohana Kamaruddin ◽  
‘Ismah Osman ◽  
Che Anizaliana Che Pei
Keyword(s):  
Public Transport ◽  
Public Transportation ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Environmental Concern ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Customer Expectations ◽  
Significant Relationships ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Klang Valley

This study investigates users’ expectations towards the services provided by public transportations and its relationships to customer satisfaction, loyalty and environmental factors. Additionally, it also attempts to determine the most preferred mode of public transport. The data was then analyzed using descriptive statistics and structural equation modeling (SEM). The most preferred mode of public transportation was LRT (35.8%), and monorail (28.1%). More importantly, customers’ expectations on PT services were based generally on the account of safety. Findings also indicated positive significant relationships between customer satisfactions, environment and loyalty, as well as a positive significant relationship between environmental concern and loyalty. Keywords: services; customer; expectations; satisfaction; loyalty. eISSN 2514-7528 © 2017 The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK . This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.

scholarly journals Acceptance of BR1M: Is it a sincere act or political motive?

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (9) ◽  
pp. 21
Author(s):  
Rohana Kamaruddin ◽  
Akmal Aini Othman ◽  
Zarina Denan
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Political Agenda ◽  
Consumption Pattern ◽  
Rural And Urban ◽  
Economic Background ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Klang Valley ◽  
Open Access Article

This study is to examine the socio-economic background and consumption pattern of rural and urban recipients of 1Malaysia Peoples’ Aid (BRIM) and behavioural response towards acceptances and perception towards government sincere act and political motives. A survey was conducted in Klang Valley and Kedah, where 250 respondents were interviewed via structured questionnaires and analyzed using structural equation modeling (SEM). Finding revealed that the main consumption of both rural and urban was necessity goods and indicated a positive significant relationship between acceptances and government sincere act, and otherwise for political motives. The study concludes that people accept BRIM as a sincere government act rather than a political agenda. Keywords: government, sincere, political motives. eISSN 2514-7528 © 2018 The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open-access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.    

scholarly journals Determinants of Food Heritage towards Food Identity

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 207 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adilah Md Ramli ◽  
Mohd Salehuddin Mohd Zahari ◽  
Mohd Zulhilmi Suhaimi ◽  
Salim Abdul Talib
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Two Factors ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Food Identity ◽  
The Relationship

Many studies on traditional food and food products towards identity have been carried out, but there is insufficient study relating to heritage context. In exploring this issue, conceptual frameworks have developed and examined the relationship between the determinants of food heritage and food identity. A total of 898 self-administered questionnaires were collected from the public in Klang Valley area, Malaysia and using statistical analysis using partial least square-structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) from PLS 3 software to established the validity and reliability of the model as well as the relationship between the two factors. Results revealed that there are eight construct determinants of food heritage and one construct of food identity that represent the conceptual model, and there is a moderate relationship between the two variables.© 2016. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies, Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.Keywords: Determinants; food heritage; food identity; PLS-SEM

scholarly journals Analyzing the Effect of Situational Factor on Recycling Behaviour in Determining the Quality of Life

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (6) ◽  
pp. 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saripah Abdul Latif ◽  
Mohd Shukri Omar ◽  
Yeop Hussin Bidin ◽  
Zainudin Awang
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Situational Factors ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
Situational Factor ◽  
Equation Modeling

Failure in managing solid waste could result in environmental deterioration, which affects the quality of life. Recycling is argued to be a better solution to the problem. Although consumers’ awareness is increasing, participations in recycling are still low. The objective is to examine the influence of situational factors on recycling behaviour. Using cluster sampling, 300 respondents from selected urban areas in Malaysia were identified as samples. Data is analysed using structural equation modeling. Situational factors are non- significant predictors of recycling behaviour, but are significant predictors of intention to recycle. The findings have significant policy implications in ensuring the quality of life of societies. Keywords: Quality of Life; Solid Waste Management; Intention to Recycle; Recycling Behaviour; Situational Factors   eISSN 2514-7528 © 2018. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open-access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.

scholarly journals Role of Shopping Value on Green Image and Store Loyalty Relationship

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (6) ◽  
pp. 169 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jamaliah Mohd. Yusof ◽  
Rosidah Musa ◽  
Sofiah Abd. Rahman
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Store Loyalty ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Future Research Directions ◽  
Quota Sampling ◽  
The Relationship

This study aims at examining the role of shopping value in green image and store loyalty relationship. Convenience sampling using quota sampling was used to collect data of a sample of 565 consumers.  Using structural equation modeling, it was found that shopping value mediates the relationship between green image of retailers and store loyalty. The result provides valuable insights to researchers and practitioners, and implications for future research directions and management of the retail industry are discussed. Keywords: Green Image ; Shopping Value ; Store Loyalty ; Consumer Behavior eISSN 2514-7528 © 2018. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open-access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.

scholarly journals The Moderating Role of the Residents’ Education Level in the Realization of Green Cities

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (10) ◽  
pp. 175
Author(s):  
Saripah Abdul Latif ◽  
Yeop Hussin Bidin ◽  
Zainudin Awang
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Education Level ◽  
Subjective Norms ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Kuala Lumpur ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Open Access Article ◽  
Green Cities

The design of a green city integrates with the intention of creating a habitat for people dedicated to the minimization of waste output and pollution. This research aims to determine the moderating effect of the residents’ education level on their intention to recycle. Data collected from a survey on 255 residents in Kuala Lumpur city was analyzed using structural equation modeling. The findings indicate that the realization of green cities is affected by both attitudes towards recycling and subjective norms, which are then moderated by the level of education of the residents.Keywords: Green cities; Attitudes towards recycling; Subjective norms; Education leveleISSN 2398-4295 © 2018. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open-access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia

scholarly journals Cooperative/Collaborative Learning in an Interior Architectural Program

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (9) ◽  
pp. 59
Author(s):  
Porntip Ruengtam
Keyword(s):  
Collaborative Learning ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Study Groups ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Interior Architecture ◽  
Learning Technique ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Open Access Article

This research presented a model of cooperative/collaborative learning technique which leads to learning efficiency of students continued from a previous research (Porntip, 2012).  Objectives were to study and find out patterns of study groups of a classroom case study that would have effects on the student efficiency. Formulating the model and data analysis, the researcher used Structural Equation Modeling for explaining the effects on the efficiency of a group of students. A theoretical subject case study of the Interior Architecture Program in the Faculty of Architecture, Mahasarakham University was used in this research. Keywords: Cooperative/Collaborative Learning Technique; Interior Architecture; Group Study eISSN 2514-7528 © 2018 The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open-access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.

Nurturing Environmental Stewards through Preschool Physical Design

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 3
Author(s):  
Mariam Felani Shaari ◽  
Sabarinah Sh. Ahmad ◽  
Izaham Shah Ismail
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Education ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Effective Interaction ◽  
Future Generations ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Environmental Behaviour ◽  
Physical Environments ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Open Access Article ◽  
Environmental Stewards

Environmental stewardship starts with education. This paper aims to discuss how preschools can be used to nurture environmental stewards among Malaysian children. In summary, elements of preschool physical environments can be manipulated to enhance environmental education while landscape elements such as vegetation and topography can be manipulated to maximize interaction with nature. Effective interaction with nature is the most important factor to ensure environmental awareness. Findings are useful for Malaysian designers and policy makers to ensure that preschool’s physical settings support environmental education to respond to climate change and preserve the planet for future generations.© 2016. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creative commons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/).Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.Keywords: Malaysian preschool ; Green preschool design ; Children environmental behaviour ; Environmental education

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