Awareness and Practices in Green Technology of College Students

Abstract

This study focuses on the level of awareness and extent of practices in green technology of college students. The differences in their level of awareness and extent of practices when grouped according to sex, community, academic standing, secondary school and family income were also taken into account. Finally, the relationship between awareness and practices in green technology was ascertained. A descriptive-correlational method of research using a researcher-developed questionnaire was employed. The participants of this study were the Bachelor of Education students of Philippine Normal University Visayas. Data were analyzed using mean, t-test, one-way ANOVA and Pearson Product-Moment of Correlation. Findings revealed moderate level of awareness but low extent of practices in green technology. When participants were grouped according to variables, significant differences in their level of awareness and extent of practices were observed. Furthermore, the level of awareness and extent of practices were positively correlated to a moderate degree. In conclusion, the findings do not confirm popular hypotheses that establish direct link between affluence and environmental behaviour; education and environmental concern; and, degree of urbanization and environmental awareness (biophilia hypothesis). Based on the foregoing, this study suggests the development of a holistic program that integrates concepts and applications of green technology in tertiary education to engage students’ active participation in the promotion of environmental sustainability.