The effects of family ecology learning on student university environmental awareness

Abstract

Family Ecology is one of the learning materials in the Cosmetology Study Program, Jakarta State University. The aspects studied include; education about environmental care, and the balance between the environment and family units. This study aims to look at the influence of learning experience, and the absorption of material obtained by students in family ecology material, on environmental awareness. The sampling method uses a purposive technique. This study involved 75 respondents by taking research locations at Jakarta State University in the Cosmetology study program. Respondents were involved, overall female sex. The method used in this study is a regression analysis approach with Partial Least Square. Data collection was conducted using a Learning Experience questionnaire, Level of Understanding of Materials in Family Ecology Learning, and Environmental Awareness. The results showed that there was a positive influence between students ‘knowledge gained, after studying family ecology material with students’ awareness of the environment. Thus, it can be concluded that the science concept, as well as the application of family ecology learning can be used as one of the factors that fosters students’ love for their environment.