Examining the impact of environmental education on connectedness to nature, environmental values and pro-environmental behavior among Nigerian undergraduates

International Research in Geographical and Environmental Education, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 17

Published: Jan. 28, 2025

In a world increasingly threatened by environmental challenges, understanding the factors that drive pro-environmental behavior (PEB) is crucial. This study investigates levels of connectedness to nature (CN), values (EV), and (EB) among Nigerian undergraduates, with particular focus on role education (EE) in shaping these constructs. Through cross-sectional survey 508 students across 12 universities within Nigeria's six geopolitical zones, findings reveal strong connection higher endorsement biospheric altruistic over hedonic egoistic ones, albeit notable regional institutional variations. While respondents actively engaged practices such as energy conservation sustainable transportation, their participation organized actions, like recycling group membership, remains limited. Although enrolled EE courses rated CN, EV, EB constructs, enrollment alone did not emerge significant predictor PEB. These results underscore urgency fostering deeper connections integrating value-based, immersive, practical educational approaches enhance With broader implications for sustainability efforts, particularly developing countries, this provides valuable insights policymakers, educators, researchers striving promote stewardship Nigeria similar contexts.

Language: Английский

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Assessment of gendered vulnerability, climate change awareness, and resilience patterns among coastal women regarding urban flooding disasters in Bozkurt, Türkiye

International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 105380 - 105380

Published: March 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Adapting to climate change-induced flooding: insights from women traders in the riverine areas of Nigeria—a qualitative study

Frontiers in Sustainability, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 5

Published: April 5, 2024

Introduction In the riverine areas of Bayelsa State, Nigeria, intersection climate change and flooding poses an escalating threat to livelihoods well-being women traders. This qualitative study investigates experiences adaptive strategies employed by traders in response change-induced flooding. Methods Employing exploratory research design with purposive sampling, 46 participated study, involving 23 in-depth interviews three focus group discussions. Thematic analysis was applied scrutinize collected data. Results The unravels impacts on economic, social, gender dynamics, revealing economic disparities, inequality, livelihood disruptions, inadequate infrastructure, limited access information among Vulnerabilities emanated from disruptions supply chains, damage goods, constrained market access, agricultural being notably affected. Flood events exacerbated inequalities, amplifying caregiving responsibilities limiting decision-making power for Resilience surfaced through diversified income sources, community solidarity, collective narratives, local strategies, including indigenous knowledge innovations. Discussion Policymakers stakeholders should prioritize resilient infrastructure investments, such as flood-resistant marketplaces storage facilities, safeguard traders’ businesses during enhance overall resilience community.

Language: Английский

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Insights, beliefs, and myths surrounding tuberculosis among pulmonary patients with delayed healthcare access in a high-burden TB state in Nigeria – a qualitative inquiry

Frontiers in Sociology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 9

Published: April 17, 2024

Introduction Nigeria grapples with a substantial burden of tuberculosis (TB), particularly in Oyo State, designated as high-burden State for TB. Effectively addressing this persistent health challenge necessitates more than just medical interventions; it requires profound understanding the diverse insights, beliefs, and myths held by TB patients. Methods This qualitative study explores perspectives pulmonary patients delayed healthcare access Nigeria, focusing on their conceptions. In-depth interviews were conducted 25 20 providers. Results Thematic analysis patients’ responses revealed complex interplay between cultural, spiritual, biomedical insights. These challenges questioned germ theory, associating witchcraft spiritual attacks. Beliefs hereditary transmission, links tobacco use outcomes, uncertainties about infection nature underscored disparities influenced socio-economic factors. Insights into transmission ideas, preventive measures, treatment beliefs highlighted blend culturally scientifically supported strategies. Healthcare providers’ insights emphasized necessity targeted education. Discussion findings contribute to nuanced perceptions, emphasizing importance sensitive interventions enhance awareness promote timely accurate health-seeking behaviors.

Language: Английский

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