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Design and Validation of an Instrument to Assess Competencies for Sustainability in University Students

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: The objective of the research was to design and validate an instrument that delimits the degree of knowledge, attitudes and behaviors for sustainability among students entering the University. The methodology used has a non-experimental, transversal and descriptive design of a diagnostic and quantitative nature. The results highlight the design and validation of a 33-item instrument that can be used in different contexts and educational levels. It is concluded that knowledge alone is not enough, but also a positive change in people's attitudes, demonstrating behaviors, customs and lifestyles in favor of the environment.

Source: International Journal of Social Science Humanity & Management Research

DOI: 10.58806/ijsshmr.2024.v3i12n09

Authors: Dr. in Education, Professor at Universidad Tecnológica del Sur de Sonora, Mexico., Valdez-Tribolet, María del Socorro, Ramírez-García, Adán Guillermo

Institutions: Universidad Tecnológica del Sur de Sonora, Chapingo Autonomous University, Secretaría de Ciencia, Humanidades, Tecnología e Innovación

Language: English

Topic: Sustainability in Higher Education

Subfield: Education

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: bronze

Funder: Universidad Autónoma Chapingo