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    • Environmental Science
    • Environmental Education
    • Environmental Psychology

    Background:

    • Environmental awareness is crucial for sustainable development.
    • Understanding student perspectives on environmental issues is vital for effective education.
    • Previous research indicates varying levels of environmental literacy among different age groups.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess the environmental knowledge of university and high school students.
    • To investigate student opinions and attitudes towards environmental issues and their perceived ability to effect change.
    • To identify potential gaps in environmental education.

    Main Methods:

    • A questionnaire, the Student Environmental Knowledge and Opinion Inventory (SEKO), was developed and administered.
    • Data was collected from a sample of 200 university students and 200 high school students.
    • Random sampling techniques were employed to ensure representative participant selection.

    Main Results:

    • The study revealed that a significant proportion of students are uninformed about key environmental issues.
    • Student responses indicated a general lack of knowledge regarding complex environmental challenges.
    • A notable trend of pessimism and apprehension was observed regarding students' perceived control over environmental issues and future outcomes.

    Conclusions:

    • Environmental education programs may need to be enhanced to address fundamental knowledge deficits.
    • Student attitudes suggest a need for empowering educational approaches that foster a sense of agency.
    • Interventions should focus on improving both environmental literacy and fostering optimistic, proactive engagement with environmental challenges.