Applied Research Methods

The Impact of Education Level on Individual Concern for the Environment

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Does education level impact individual concern for the environment ? One may have noticed in his or her day to day routine the increasing public awareness on all related environment concerns . It seems that a direct correlation exists between one 's level of education and his or her concern for the environment . One might have observed as well that the main characteristic of those who have specific concerns with the environment

has the intelligence to suggest alternative solutions Considering these observations , it can be assumed that education plays a big factor in one 's awareness of and contribution to current environmental problems . But what about individuals with only average education credentials - are they at least aware of the present environmental concerns ? Hence , this aims to collect data and analyze the results if there is indeed a correlation . The importance of this study can help us decide on what action is required to ensure awareness and concern for our environment

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Environmental concern is defined as the affect or the emotion associated with beliefs about environmental problems . While past efforts to address environmental concerns have contributed to one 's understanding of the source of environmental concern on behavior as well as education , environmental concern , in a sense , involves sympathetic emotion (e .g , compassion towards the environment and love of motherland . Correspondingly , environmental behavior could be considered as one kind of altruistic...