Awareness, Attitudes, and Practices on Climate Change Among Students of a Secondary Laboratory School in Northern, Philippines

AUTHOR(S)

Cecilia B. Samonte

ABSTRACT

— – This study determined the level of awareness, attitudes, and practices on climate change among grades 10, 11, and 12 students. Hence, it determines if there is a significant difference in the level of awareness of climate interventions. The research employed descriptive research, particularly the survey method. Stratified simple random sampling was used in selecting the respondents which consisted of 164 students. An adopted questionnaire was used to gather the information in the study. Data collected were analyzed through mean, ANOVA, and Post Hoc test. As to attitudes, the mean ranking, Friedman’s Rank test, and Pairwise comparison were utilized. Results revealed that grade 12 students have a high level of awareness both of man-made and natural causes. It was likewise revealed that as students’ educational’ levels increase, their awareness of climate adaptation and mitigation measures are further enhanced. The respondents displayed the attitudes of being fearful, hopeful, and sad indicating that they are willing to help and support climate change concerns. Positive attitudes have motivated the students to exhibit enhanced practices. Hence, the students have enhanced practices because they are obedient and responsible in complying with the solid work activities that are being conducted regularly in school. Keywords: students’ awareness, attitudes, practices, climate change, adaptation, mitigation measures