A Cross Sectional Study On Knowledge, Risk Perception and Behavior related to Climate Change Among Students of University of Cyberjaya

Fathimatuzahra Binti Mohd Farid; Aabirammi A/P Rajendran; Jananie Santhi Balasubramanian; Nur Faqihah Binti Aminuddin; Joshua Low Cher Liang

doi:10.36948/ijfmr.2024.v06i04.24394

A Cross Sectional Study On Knowledge, Risk Perception and Behavior related to Climate Change Among Students of University of Cyberjaya

Author(s)	Fathimatuzahra Binti Mohd Farid, Aabirammi A/P Rajendran, Jananie Santhi Balasubramanian, Nur Faqihah Binti Aminuddin, Joshua Low Cher Liang
Country	Malaysia
Abstract	Introduction: Climate change refers to long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns, primarily driven by human activities. It is crucial to introduce the importance of understanding about climate change and its impacts on both the environment and human well-being worldwide as an integral component of educational curricula within institutions However, there is still lack of research on the knowledge, awareness and behaviour regarding climate change among students in the higher institution in Malaysia. Objectives: The study focuses on assessing the relationship between knowledge, risk perception, and behaviour related to climate change among University of Cyberjaya students. Methodologies: Cross-sectional study with proportionate stratified random sampling was conducted among University of Cyberjaya students using a validated questionnaire that cover sociodemographic characteristics, knowledge, risk perception, and behaviour related to climate change. The data was collected using self-administered questionnaires (Google Form) via online and via physical approach. Data then analyzed with JASP 0.17 software; chi-square was used to determine associations between knowledge and risk perception, knowledge and behaviour, and risk perception and behavior of climate change. A statistical test with a p-value of less than 0.05 considered statistically significant. Results: The results indicate that climate change-related knowledge level among students at the University of Cyberjaya is mostly fair to low, with 29.6% have low knowledge and 36.1% fair knowledge. The risk perception among students is notably high, with 56.4% having a high-level of perception and 43.6% having a low-level perception towards climate change. 63.9% of the students have poor behaviour related to climate change. There is a statistically significant association between the knowledge level of climate change and the risk perception towards climate change among students at the University of Cyberjaya (p-value < 0.05). The association between risk perception and behaviour was found to be statistically significant (P < 0.001). However, the association between knowledge and behaviour towards climate change among students was not statistically significant (P = 0.054). This research provides valuable finding for the decision maker in higher institution to incorporate the understanding about climate change for the effectiveness of current educational approaches and the potential for future improvements.
Keywords	climate change, knowledge, risk perception and behavior
Published In	Volume 6, Issue 4, July-August 2024
Published On	2024-07-30
Cite This	A Cross Sectional Study On Knowledge, Risk Perception and Behavior related to Climate Change Among Students of University of Cyberjaya - Fathimatuzahra Binti Mohd Farid, Aabirammi A/P Rajendran, Jananie Santhi Balasubramanian, Nur Faqihah Binti Aminuddin, Joshua Low Cher Liang - IJFMR Volume 6, Issue 4, July-August 2024. DOI 10.36948/ijfmr.2024.v06i04.24394
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2024.v06i04.24394
Short DOI	https://doi.org/gt5562

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