The status of environmental NGOs’ literacy associated with educational levels
mona Hasanzade taleshi 1 , Samad Izadi 2 , کامران نصیراحمدی 3 , Meymanat Abedini 4 , mohsen ahmadpour 5
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2 - Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Mazandaran University, Mazandaran, Iran
3 - faculty of Mazandaran University of Science and Technology, Behshahr, Mazandran, Iran
4 - Department of Educational Sciences, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Mazandaran University, Babolsar, Mazanradan, Iran
5 - Faculty of Marine and Environmental Sciences, Mazandaran University, Mazandaran, Iran
Keywords: Environmental knowledge, Environmental non-governmental organizations, Innovation in education, Environmental Attitude, Environmental Behavior.,
Abstract :
Environmental Literacy as one of the main factors of environmental education can be defined as a new thought system in which knowledge, attitude and behavior, as well as individuals and social responsibility, should be developed according to and in full harmony with nature. Thus, the study of the environmental literacy components in communities and organizations is essential to modernize society. This study was conducted to identify the environmental knowledge, attitudes and behaviour among individuals who were members of environmental non-government organizations (ENGOs). The survey was conducted on 115 individuals who were members of ENGOs. A standard questionnaire which included 45 questions was employed to investigate the environmental literacy levels of the individuals. Statistical comparisons of the results of the tests of environmental knowledge showed that the Environmental knowledge level was higher in individuals who had PhD than individuals who had master, bachelor and graduate degrees respectively, as well (p<0.001). Despite the difference in environmentally responsible behaviour between individuals in some environmental issues including the issues related to energy consumption and the study of material relating to environmental protection regarding education levels (p<0.05), there was no significant difference in many other environmental issues. Moreover, regarding education levels, there was not much difference in the environmental attitude of the individuals. Regarding education levels as a way of life, it can be concluded that education raises only the level of knowledge, but cannot make alone the desired results in terms of a more environmental attitude and behavior in individuals.
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