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Adolescents' Knowledge on Climate Change: A Nationwide Study in Indonesia
Evi Martha1, Besral2, Ulfi Hida Zainita1
1Department of Health Education and Behavioral Sciences, Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Indonesia, Building D 1st Floor, Depok 16424, Indonesia.
Summary
Nearly half of Indonesian adolescents exhibit poor climate change literacy. Factors like region, school type, and parental education influence this understanding, highlighting the need for equitable educational initiatives.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Education
- Public Health
Background:
- Adolescent climate change literacy is crucial for intergenerational well-being and resilience.
- Understanding these knowledge gaps is vital for effective climate action and policy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the climate change literacy of Indonesian adolescents.
- To identify determinants influencing adolescent climate change literacy across Indonesia.
Main Methods:
- A nationwide survey of 1126 adolescents (aged 13-19) was conducted in 2023.
- Data were collected using multi-stage sampling across five major Indonesian regions.
- Statistical analyses included chi-square tests and multinomial logistic regression.
Main Results:
- 49.7% of Indonesian adolescents demonstrated poor climate change literacy.
- Significant determinants included region (West/Central vs. East), school type (public/religious vs. private/vocational), and parental education level.
- Adolescents with higher literacy were more likely to be from West/Central regions, public/religious schools, and have educated parents.
Conclusions:
- Promoting equitable climate change literacy among Indonesian adolescents is essential.
- Enhancing formal education requires trained teachers and age-appropriate curricula.
- Informal education, social media, and information dissemination can broaden outreach and improve understanding.
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