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Understanding Environmental Knowledge Among Road Users Through the Lens of the SES Approach

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This study examines the formation of social-ecological indicators among motor vehicle users related to pollutant emissions in Kuala Terengganu. Vehicle emissions are identified as one of the main contributors to urban air pollution; however, there is still a lack of comprehensive studies that integrate social and ecological aspects. This study employs the Social-Ecological Systems (SES) Framework to identify factors influencing user behavior, as well as related governance and infrastructure elements. A total of 11 informants were interviewed in a semi-structured manner, including users, government agency representatives, academic experts, and private industry representatives. Data were analyzed thematically based on codes derived from the SES framework. Initial findings indicate that factors such as user awareness, economic constraints, the effectiveness of existing policies, and access to green technology influence the formation of effective indicators. This study proposes several social-ecological indicators that local authorities can use to formulate more inclusive and community-based policies. These findings are expected to contribute to more sustainable carbon footprint management.

Source: Malaysian Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities (MJSSH)

DOI: 10.47405/mjssh.v10i8.3474

Authors: Puteri Nurqaisara Mohammad Fauzi, Latifah Abdul Ghani, Rahaya Md. Jamin, Amir Hamzah Shaarai, Siti Aisyah Sa'at

Institutions: Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Universiti Putra Malaysia

Language: English

Topic: Environmental and Air Quality Management

Subfield: Environmental Engineering

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Sustainable cities and communities, Climate action

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4414660226

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