Environmental Attitudes and Behaviors of College Students: Case Study

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What is the aim of the study conducted at a Chilean university?

To identify differences between college students based on their diploma of specialization, year of study, and gender

What is the role of higher education according to the study?

To train professionals for protecting the environment in the future

How many engineering students were included in the sample for the study?

383

What instruments were used to measure environmental attitudes and behaviors in the study?

Two surveys

What is critical for reducing environmental impacts and moving towards a more sustainable future?

Adoption of a pro-environmental behavior

Who is the correspondence author for this study?

Emilio Moyano Díaz

What is the most influential variable predicting the frequency of pro-environmental behaviors in students?

Perceived effort

According to the text, which group of students showed significant differences in pro-environmental behaviors?

Students pursuing diplomas related to the environment

What does UNESCO call for in order to achieve sustainable development?

Protection of the planet

Who will play a central role in the protection of the environment according to the text?

Professionals with environmental diplomas

What are some of the most serious environmental problems humanity is currently facing according to the text?

Climate change, pollution, and depletion of natural resources

What has experts demonstrated about our current lifestyle based on excessive consumption?

It suggests that we have approached the carrying capacity limit of the Earth

What does the text emphasize as playing a fundamental role in achieving sustainable development?

Education

According to the text, what are some of the ways to help achieve sustainable development mentioned by UNESCO?

Research, technology, financing, production, and sustainable consumption

"Alentar la adopción de comportamientos pro-ambientales es crítico para" what according to the text?

"Reducir impactos ambientales y encaminarse hacia un futuro sustentable"

What are some keywords related to the study mentioned in the text?

Environmental attitudes, environmental behavior, environmental education, college students

Explore the environmental attitudes and behaviors of college students through a case study conducted at a Chilean university. Gain insights into the study conducted at Universidad Católica de Chile and Universidad de Talca, Chile.

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