Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Despite growing awareness of environmental issues and the increasing integration of sustainability into educational settings, the relationship between environmental responsibility and the well-being of university students remains insufficiently explored. Presently, environmental issues pose challenges for Malaysia, becoming a global concern that demands serious attention. While the general displays a high level of awareness regarding environmental issues, conservation and preservation efforts remain low. This study aims to examine environmental responsibility's impact on university students' well-being. The study was conducted on 309 students, and the obtained data were analysed using SPSS version 20. The findings demonstrate a moderate positive relationship for all variables, including environmental knowledge, emotions towards the environment, self-efficacy, motivation, intention, and environmental behaviour toward the well-being of university students. Regression analysis results reveal that two variables, namely self-efficacy and environmental behaviour, exhibit a significant and positive influence on the well-being of university students. It is crucial to foster environmental consciousness among Malaysians, especially students, because this generation plays a crucial role in shaping the future of the environment. Also, the Malaysian government must prioritise addressing environmental challenges, as they are progressively worsening and concerning.
Source: PLANNING MALAYSIA
Institution: Sultan Zainal Abidin University
Language: English
Subfield: Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law
Field: Environmental Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: hybrid
Funder: Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin
OpenAlex ID: W4407181302