Energy Conservation Practices among Undergraduate Students of King Faisal University
Description
Abstract: Background: Energy is very crucial component in the entire process of growth, development, and survival for any country. However, there has been a wide gap between its demand and supply. With the problem of scarcity, conservation efforts should be undertaken by every citizen of every nation.
Objective: The study is conducted with the aim of assessing the knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to energy conservation among undergraduate students at King Faisal University.
Methods: This analytical, cross-sectional study utilized data from 806 students selected through two-stage sampling procedures. Data was collected using online, self-administered questionnaire consisting of 25 items related to knowledge, attitudes, and practices on energy conservation. The proportions of students possessing high level of knowledge, exhibiting positive attitude towards energy conservation, and consistently practicing energy conservation measures were estimated using the Stata MP version 13. The crude association between the level of the knowledge and consistency of practice of energy conservation measures was determined using binary logistic regression.
Results: About 59.30% of the students (95% CI: 55.87, 62.65) had high level of knowledge related to energy conservation. Roughly 57% of the students (95% CI: 53.99, 60.80) possessed positive attitude toward energy conservation while 47.14% of them were consistently practicing energy conservation measures. Students who had high level of knowledge related to energy conservation were 1.38 times more likely to consistently practice energy conservation measures compared with those who possessed low level of knowledge.
Conclusion: The level of knowledge of King Faisal University students was significantly associated with their practices related to energy conservation. However, a large proportion of King Faisal University students were not consistent in practicing energy conservation measures.
Keywords: Energy conservation, practices, knowledge, attitudes, logistic regression.
Title: Energy Conservation Practices among Undergraduate Students of King Faisal University
Author: Hussain A. Alradhi, Ahmed M. Al abbas, Mohammed H. Alabadi, Edric D. Estrella
International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research
ISSN 2348-3156 (Print), ISSN 2348-3164 (online)
Vol. 10, Issue 3, July 2022 - September 2022
Page No: 363-370
Research Publish Journals
Website: www.researchpublish.com
Published Date: 29-August-2022
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7032188
Paper Download Link (Source)
Notes
Files
Energy Conservation Practices-29082022-5.pdf
Files
(322.9 kB)
| Name | Size | Download all |
|---|---|---|
|
md5:fb7f4287e478a57bcc62eee7f8753e3c
|
322.9 kB | Preview Download |
Additional details
Related works
- Is derived from
- Journal article: https://www.researchpublish.com/papers/energy-conservation-practices-among-undergraduate-students-of-king-faisal-university (URL)
- Is published in
- Journal article: 2348-3156 (ISSN)
- Journal article: 2348-3164 (ISSN)
References
- [1] Omer AM. Energy use and environmental impacts: A general review. Journal of renewable and Sustainable Energy. 2009 Sep 18;1(5):053101.
- [2] Du Pisani JA. Sustainable development–historical roots of the concept. Environmental sciences. 2006 Jun 1;3(2):83-96.
- [3] MITTAL AK, PANCHBHAI N, KUMAR S. Knowledge, Attitude and Practices: Study on Energy Conservation among Energy Consumers in the State of Himachal Pradesh. Productivity. 2017 Apr 1;58(1).
- [4] Kurane I. The effect of global warming on infectious diseases. Osong public health and research perspectives. 2010 Dec 1;1(1):4-9.
- [5] Florides GA, Christodoulides P. Global warming and carbon dioxide through sciences. Environment international. 2009 Feb 1;35(2):390-401.
- [6] Anwar F, Chaudhry FN, Nazeer S, Zaman N, Azam S. Causes of ozone layer depletion and its effects on human. Atmospheric and Climate Sciences. 2016;6(01):129.
- [7] Unified national platform. Environmental Protection in KSA. GOV.SA 2021.
- [8] Ting LS, Mohammed AH, Wai CW, Alias B. The energy knowledge and conservation behaviour among community in University. InInternational University Social Responsibility Conference and Exhibition. K. Lumpur. Retrieved on January 2010 (Vol. 13, p. 2014).
- [9] Alshuwaikhat HM, Adenle YA, Saghir B. Sustainability assessment of higher education institutions in Saudi Arabia. Sustainability. 2016 Aug;8(8):750.
- [10] Dincer I. Renewable energy and sustainable development: a crucial review. Renewable and sustainable energy reviews. 2000 Jun 1;4(2):157-75.
- [11] Zyadin A, Puhakka A, Ahponen P, Cronberg T, Pelkonen P. School students' knowledge, perceptions, and attitudes toward renewable energy in Jordan. Renewable energy. 2012 Sep 1;45:78-85.
- [12] Radwan AF, Khalil EM. Knowledge, attitude and practice toward sustainability among university students in UAE. International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education. 2021 Jun 18.
- [13] Zerinou I, Karasmanaki E, Ioannou K, Andrea V, Tsantopoulos G. Energy saving: Views and attitudes among primary school students and their parents. Sustainability. 2020 Jan;12(15):6206.
- [14] Alsaati T, El-Nakla S, El-Nakla D. Level of sustainability awareness among university students in the eastern province of Saudi Arabia. Sustainability. 2020 Jan;12(8):3159.