Educating for Environmental Practices: An Assessment from Bachelor of Commerce (B. Com) Undergraduates in Sri Lankan State Universities

Scholarly attention on environmental literacy has been increased in recent years since the knowledge level and interest in environmental issues are decisive to engage in environmental protection functions. The study aims to investigate the environmental literacy level believing that understanding the level of environmental literacy will lead to influence attitudinal changes and actions of undergraduates towards environment. Total number of 650 Bachelor of Commerce undergraduates in state universities of Sri Lanka were selected as the sample of the study. A self-administered structured questionnaire was administered to collect data on the environmental literacy level, the interest and the activity engagement in environmental activities of the respondents. The regression-based path analysis was performed to examine the relationships among the constructs. Based on the descriptive analysis, there was low level of environmental literacy of the selected undergraduates in this study. The overall level of interest in environmental issues and the level of engagement in environmental activities were moderate. The regression-based path analysis indicated that environmental literacy as well as the environmental interest were significant predictors for environmental engagement. Further, interest in environmental issues mediated the relationship between the environmental literacy and the actual engagement in environmental activities. The study exclusively examined the relationship between the undergraduates' knowledge level of the environment and the interest in environmental issues and also examined the factors that influence undergraduates' participation in activities that promote sustainability of the environment, which has been neglected by prior studies. The results facilitate to recommend that the degree programmes should be integrated with environmental areas where such knowledge could lead to promote the interest and the action towards the environmental activities. Keywords Bachelor of Commerce undergraduates, Comparative study, Environmental literacy, Sustainability

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PERSEPSI PETANI DAN EFEKTIVITAS KELOMPOK TANI DALAM PROGRAM UPSUS PAJALE DI KECAMATAN BANJAR BARU KABUPATEN TULANG BAWANG

Jurnal Ilmu-Ilmu Agribisnis ◽

10.23960/jiia.v6i1.1-8 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 6 (1) ◽

pp. 1

Author(s):

Riandari Irsa ◽

Dewangga Nikmatullah ◽

Kordiyana K Rangga

Keyword(s):

Program Effectiveness ◽

Descriptive Analysis ◽

Knowledge Level ◽

Spearman Correlation ◽

Rice Farmers ◽

Test Rank ◽

Farmer Groups ◽

The Relationship ◽

Program Data ◽

Farmer’S Perception

The purposes of this research are to analyze farmer’s perception in Upsus Pajale Program, to find out the factors related with farmer’s perception in Upsus Pajale Program, effectiveness of farmer groups on Upsus Pajale Program, and the relationship between the perception and the effectiveness in implementation of Upsus Pajale Program in Banjar Baru. This research was conducted in Banjar Baru subdistrict, Tulang Bawang district with 67 respondents of rice farmers following the Program. Data were collected using a suvey method with descriptive analysis and use nonparametric statistics test rank Spearman correlation to examine the hypotesis. The results showed that farmer’s perception in Upsus Pajale Program is included in the profitable calssification, the factors related are education, motivation, social environment and the support of government agencies, while the unrelated factor is knowledge level. The effectiveness of farmer group is in effective category and farmer’s perception is related with farmer group effectiveness.Key words: farmer group effectiveness, farmer’s perceptions, Upsus Pajale Program

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Does child abuse have an impact on self-esteem, depression, anxiety and stress conditions of individuals?

International Journal of Social Psychiatry ◽

10.1177/0020764019894618 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 66 (2) ◽

pp. 171-178 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Çiğdem Berber Çelik ◽

Hatice Odacı

Keyword(s):

Child Abuse ◽

Path Analysis ◽

Early Adulthood ◽

Self Esteem ◽

Mediation Effect ◽

State Universities ◽

Depression Anxiety Stress Scale ◽

Childhood Trauma Questionnaire ◽

Negative Effect ◽

The Relationship

Background: The present study addressed the effects of child abuse in early adulthood. Aims: The purpose of the study was to determine the direct and indirect effects of child abuse on self-esteem, depression, anxiety and stress levels. Method: The participants of the study were 636 students (477 females and 159 males) studying at three different state universities in Turkey. Data were collected through ‘Childhood Trauma Questionnaire’, ‘Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS)’, ‘Two-Dimensional Self-Esteem Scale (Self-Liking/Self-Competence)’ and ‘Demographic Information Form’. The obtained data were analyzed with Pearson product-moment correlation coefficient and path analysis techniques via SPSS 23 and AMOS 22. Results: Considering the relationship between the variables, child abuse was found to be negatively correlated with self-esteem, while it was positively correlated with depression, anxiety and stress. As a result of the path analysis, it was observed that child abuse affected self-esteem directly in the negative way. Throughout the analysis, self-esteem was found to have a direct and negative effect on depression, anxiety and stress, respectively. Child abuse was also found to have an indirect effect on depression, anxiety and stress. Conclusion: Self-esteem had full mediation effect between child abuse, and depression, anxiety and stress.

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Analyzing Fraud Diamond for Detecting Fraud Committed with Religiosity as Intervening Variable: Study in Manufacturing Company’s Managers in East Java

Esensi Jurnal Bisnis dan Manajemen ◽

10.15408/ess.v10i1.14878 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 10 (1) ◽

pp. 69-82

Author(s):

I Made Laut Mertha Jaya ◽

Mar'a Elthaf Ilahiyah

Keyword(s):

Data Analysis ◽

Path Analysis ◽

Descriptive Analysis ◽

Manufacturing Companies ◽

Analysis Techniques ◽

The Relationship ◽

Intervening Variables

This research was conducted to find out the reasons why a manager commits fraud. Diamond fraud model was used in this research. Religiosity variables are used as intervening variables to determine the effect of religiosity in intervening fraudulent actions among managers of manufacturing companies in East JavaThe data analysis techniques used in this study were descriptive analysis and path analysis. The results of the analysis test in this study resulted in several conclusions, namely the Fraud diamond factor proved to have a significant effect on fraud (Fraud) committed by managers of manufacturing companies in East Java. Meanwhile, Fraud diamond (Incentive) factors proved to have no significant effect on fraud (Fraud) committed by managers of manufacturing companies in East Java. In addition, Religiosity was also not able to interfere strongly with the relationship between Fraud diamond on fraud (Fraud) committed by managers of manufacturing companies in East Java. In conclusion, this result of this research proves that the level of religiosity of a manager is not necessarily able to suppress fraud that is committed in the company.

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The Role of Personality, Adversity Intelligence and Creativity in Increasing Entrepreneurial Interest Through Student Involvement in Entrepreneurship Lectures

Journal of Economic Education ◽

10.15294/jeec.v9i1.36789 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 9 (1) ◽

pp. 9-18

Author(s):

Bayu Setyaji ◽

Heri Yanto ◽

Dorojatun Prihandono

Keyword(s):

Path Analysis ◽

Student Involvement ◽

Descriptive Analysis ◽

Quantitative Approach ◽

The Relationship

Entrepreneurial interest does not grow by itself but can influence by several factors. The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between determinants in entrepreneurial interests, namely personality, adversity intelligence, creativity and student involvement. This research uses a quantitative approach and path analysis. From the sample of 168 students, it found that the personality, adversity intelligence and creativity of each affected the involvement of students. Then the personality, involvement of students and creativity each affect the entrepreneurial interest. All variables in this study are in the high criteria in descriptive analysis. The results of the research may be to consider in conducting policies by related parties.

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Pengetahuan sebagai Mediasi Intensitas Penyuluhan Terhadap Persepsi Peternak pada Penggunaan Serbuk Daun Nangka sebagai Obat Cacing pada Domba

Jurnal Penyuluhan ◽

10.25015/17202132921 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 17 (1) ◽

pp. 25-39

Author(s):

Nurdayati Nurdayati ◽

Budi Purwo Widiarso ◽

Dhestalia Eka Pratiwi ◽

Fabiana Mentari Putri Wijaya

Keyword(s):

Data Collection ◽

Path Analysis ◽

Direct Effect ◽

Descriptive Analysis ◽

Likert Scale ◽

Endogenous Variable ◽

Knowledge Level ◽

Exogenous Variables ◽

Interview Methods

The study was carried out in Banter Hamlet, Gumelem Village, Pakis District, Magelang District. The purpose is to determine the farmers' perceptions about the prevention of Haemonchosis using jackfruit leaves powder and to determine the effect of the counseling intensity and the knowledge level of farmers on farmers' perceptions. A sampling of 32 breeders from Ngudi Rejeki 1 Farmer Group was carried out using census method. Data collection techniques were carried out by observation and interview methods. This study was conducted by descriptive analysis using Likert scale to determine the perception level and path analysis to see the perception effect as an endogenous variable with the counseling intensity and knowledge level as exogenous variables. Based on the study, it can be concluded that the descriptive analysis shows farmers' perceptions about the prevention of Haemonchosis using jackfruit leaves powder is in the agree category. The path analysis shows that the counseling intensity does not have a direct effect on perceptions while indirectly from the counseling intensity through the knowledge level significantly influence the perception, so that the knowledge can be said to mediate the counseling intensity on the perception.

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PATH ANALYSIS TINGKAT PENGETAHUAN, SIKAP DAN PRAKTIK PETERNAK BABI TERHADAP PENGENDALIAN HOG CHOLERA DI KECAMATAN KOTA RAJA KOTA KUPANG

JURNAL KAJIAN VETERINER ◽

10.35508/jkv.v8i2.3003 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 8 (2) ◽

pp. 102-110

Author(s):

Larry Richard Wellem Toha ◽

Heru Susetya ◽

Widagdo Sri Nugroho

Keyword(s):

Path Analysis ◽

Study Data ◽

Path Coefficient ◽

Knowledge Level ◽

Attitude And Practice ◽

Hog Cholera ◽

High Prevalence ◽

Farming Industry ◽

Relationship Of ◽

The Relationship

Pig population in East Nusa Tenggara Province in 2019 was recorded at around 2 million pigs. In east Nusa Tenggara around 85% of the households raise at least 1 (one) pig per household. Pig farming industry has its own challenges and resistances, one of the challenge is the threat of infectious diseases such as Hog cholera disease. Hog cholera is a disease caused by virus and has become endemic in most of the area in East Nusa Tenggara with relatively high prevalence. In Kupang City the prevalence of HC in 2018 was recorded at around 20,5%. The aim of this study is to analyse the relationship of pig farmer characteristics with knowledge level, attitude and practice regarding HC controlling and eradication in Kota Raja Sub-distric Kupang City. In this study, data was obtained by questionnaire and interview of pig farmers which was done in Kota Raja Sub-distric from August until October 2018. Data was analyzed with descriptive statistic and KAP studi data was analyzed with path analysis to measure the relationship between observed characteristics and HC controlling practice. The result of this study shows that variable that has the stongest relationship to practice is level of education with path coefficient (r) of -0,438 (P 0,027), followed by attitude with path coefficient (r) of 0,233 (P 0,000), and then followed by knowledge with path coefficient (r) of 0,224 (P 0,008) and the weakest realationship to practice is farmers age with path coefficient (r) of -0,049 (P 0,016).

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Environmental Literacy and Integration of Environment Issues among Science Teachers in Region XI: Basis for Training Design

UIC Research Journal ◽

10.17158/554 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 20 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Rudilyn D. Garcesa ◽

Renan P. Limjuco

Keyword(s):

Environmental Education ◽

Secondary Schools ◽

Science Teachers ◽

Science Curriculum ◽

Environmental Issues ◽

Environmental Literacy ◽

Ecological Knowledge ◽

Training Design ◽

High Level ◽

The Relationship

The study sought to determine the relationship between the level of environmental literacy and level of integration of environmental issues of science teachers in Region XI. The results of the study will be used to design training on the integration of environmental education in science curriculum. The study employed descriptive-correlation research design. The respondents involved were 400 science teachers from 26 identified public secondary schools in Region XI random sampling. Findings showed that science teachers had high level of overall environmental literacy and integration of environmental issues. Specifically, the respondents obtained the highest level of environmental literacy in terms of ecological knowledge while lowest in the pro-environmental behavior. There was a significant relationship between the level of environmental literacy and the level of integration of environmental issues among the science teachers in Region XI. Ecological knowledge and awareness influenced the level of integration of environmental issues of the science teachers. Results implied that science teachers may have higher level of awareness and knowledge about the environment but behaving pro-environmentally did not motivate them to integrate environmental education in their classes. Keywords: Environmental literacy, environmental issues, Science teachers, secondary schools, Descriptive-correlation, Region XI, Philippines<div> </div>

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TAHAP KESEDARAN DAN PEMBUDAYAAN ALAM SEKITAR DALAM KALANGAN PELAJAR SEKOLAH MENENGAH DI KOTA KINABALU, SABAH

MANU: Jurnal Pusat Penataran Ilmu dan Bahasa (PPIB) ◽

10.51200/manu.vi.3580 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 73-88

Author(s):

ABDUL HAIR BEDDU ASIS ◽

SYAMSUL AZIZUL MARINSAH ◽

HABIBAH @ ARTINI BINTI RAMLIE

Keyword(s):

Environmental Education ◽

Secondary School ◽

Secondary School Students ◽

Descriptive Analysis ◽

Environmental Issues ◽

School Curriculum ◽

Human Beings ◽

School Students ◽

Starting Point ◽

The Relationship

Isu alam sekitar telah menjadi ancaman yang sangat berbahaya kepada manusia. Kebergantungan manusia terhadap elemen alam sekitar memaksa manusia untuk masuk ke dalam sistem alam sekitar yang sangat terbatas. Cara terbaik untuk menjaga hubungan baik terhadap alam sekitar adalah melalui pemuliharaan dan pemeliharaan alam sekitar agar sentiasa lestari. Hal ini tentu sekali bermula daripada titik awal iaitu pendidikan. Pelbagai usaha menerapkan pendidikan alam sekitar ke dalam sistem kurikulum sekolah namun kesedaran terhadap alam sekitar dalam kalangan pelajar sekolah menengah masih berada pada tahap yang kurang memuaskan. Oleh hal yang demikian, kajian terhadap kesedaran dan amalan pendidikan berunsur alam sekitar dijalankan. Selain itu, hubungan antara kesedaran dan pembentukan amalan pendidikan alam sekitar dalam kalangan pelajar sekolah menengah di Kota Kinabalu turut dikenal pasti. Kajian ini menggunakan borang soal selidik yang diedarkan di sepuluh buah sekolah terpilih dengan jumlah responden seramai 500 orang dan analisis data dilakukan secara analisis deskriptif. Hasil dapatan menunjukkan hubungan antara kesedaran terhadap kepentingan alam sekitar dengan amalan pembudayaan amalan pendidikan alam sekitar dalam kalangan pelajar sekolah menengah di daerah Kota Kinabalu, Sabah adalah tidak signifikan. Environmental issues have become a very dangerous to human beings. Human dependence on environmental elements forces humans to adapt into a very limited environmental system. The best way to maintain good relations with the environment is through conservation and preservation of the environment so that it is always sustainable. This starts from the starting point which is education. Various efforts implemented environmental education into the school curriculum system but the environmental problems among school students are still at an unsatisfactory level. Therefore, this study was conducted to identified the level of awareness and practice of environmental education as well as to measure the relationship between awareness and practice of environmental education among secondary school students in Kota Kinabalu. This study uses a questionnaire distributed in ten selected schools with a total of 500 respondents and data analysis was done by descriptive analysis. The results of this study found that there is no significant relationship between environmental awareness and practices on environmental culture among secondary school students in the district of Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.

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Environmental literacy of business students in Ghana

International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education ◽

10.1108/ijshe-02-2016-0025 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 18 (3) ◽

pp. 415-435 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Godfred Matthew Yaw Owusu ◽

Teddy Ossei Kwakye ◽

Edem Emerald Welbeck ◽

Charles Gyamfi Ofori

Keyword(s):

Factor Analysis ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Business Students ◽

Environmental Issues ◽

Environmental Literacy ◽

Related Factors ◽

Content Type ◽

Sustainable Environment ◽

Knowledge Levels ◽

The Relationship

Purpose This study examines the multidimensionality of the environmental literacy concept among university business students in Ghana. The study also investigates the relationship between students’ interests in environmental issues and knowledge levels of environment and assesses how these two constructs influence students overall environmental behaviour and actions. Design/methodology/approach Using a total of 591 business students from the University of Ghana Business School, the study uses exploratory factor analysis to examine the multidimensionality of environmental literacy concept. A structural equation modelling-based approach was used to examine the relationship among the study constructs. Findings Based on the factor analysis results, the study documents that environmental literacy concept can be grouped under four distinct factors (general environmental factors; industry-related factors; environmental assessment factors; and accounting-related factors). The regression results indicate a direct and positive relationship between students’ interest in environmental issues and their environmental literacy level. Also, students’ interest and their knowledge levels of environmental issues were found to be good predictors of actual students’ involvement in activities that promote sustainable environment. Research limitations/implications The conclusions of the study are based on only data from one public university, which limits the generalizability of the findings. Originality/value The study is unique as it is the first empirical study to investigate environmental literacy levels in higher education in the Ghanaian setting.

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Pengaruh Antara Electronic Word of Mouth, Citra Objek Wisata, dan Wisata Halal terhadap Travel Intention melalui Attitude toward Destination (Studi Kasus pada Pengambil Keputusan untuk Wisata Jadetabek)

Jurnal Al Azhar Indonesia Seri Ilmu Sosial ◽

10.36722/jaiss.v1i1.455 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

pp. 1

Author(s):

Fadlan Fadlullah ◽

Hanny Nurlatifah

Keyword(s):

Path Analysis ◽

Sampling Method ◽

Word Of Mouth ◽

Descriptive Analysis ◽

Decision Makers ◽

Destination Image ◽

Electronic Word Of Mouth ◽

Real Relationship ◽

The Past ◽

The Relationship

Abstrak: Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh antara Electronic Word of Mouth, Destination Image, dan Halal Islamic Tourism terhadap Travel Intention melalui Attitude Toward Destination. Metode analisis data yang digunakan adalah analisis deskriptif dan analisis jalur (Path Analysis). Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah pengambil keputusan memilih paket wisata destinasi halal. Sampel dari penelitian ini adalah pengambil keputusan yang berniat melakukan perjalanan dalam kurun waktu 1 tahun terakhir untuk wilayah Jadetabek, sebanyak 103 responden dengan menggunakan metode purposive sampling. Hubungan antara variabel Electronic Word of Mouth, Destination Image, dan Halal Islamic Tourism pada Halal Destination yang memiliki hubungan nyata terhadap variabel Attitude Toward Destination adalah variabel Destination Image. Hubungan antara variabel Electronic Word Of Mouth, Destination Image, Halal Islamic Tourism, dan Attitude Toward Destination terhadap variabel Travel Intention pada Halal Destination yang memiliki hubungan nyata terhadap variabel Travel Intentio adalah variabel Destination Image.Kata Kunci : Electronic Word Of Mouth, Destination Image, Halal Islamic Tourism, Attitude Toward Destination, Travel IntentionAbstract: The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of Electronic Word of Mouth, Destination Image, and Halal Islamic Tourism on Travel Intention through the Attitude Toward Destination. Data analysis methods used are descriptive analysis and path analysis. The population in this study is the decision maker to choose halal destination tourism packages. The sample of this research is the decision makers who intend to travel within the past 1 year for the Jadetabek region, as many as 103 respondents using purposive sampling method. The relationship between Electronic Word of Mouth, Destination Image, and Halal Islamic Tourism variables in Halal Destination that have a real relationship with the Attitude Toward Destination variable is the Destination Image variable. The relationship between Electronic Word of Mouth variables, Destination Image, Halal Islamic Tourism, and Attitude Toward Destination to the Travel Intention variable at Halal Destination that has a real relationship to the Travel Intentio variable is the Destination Image variable.Keywords: Electronic Word Of Mouth, Destination Image, Halal Islamic Tourism, Attitude Toward Destination, Travel Intention

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