Exploring environmental awareness, knowledge, and safety: A comparative study among students in Montenegro and North Macedonia-Reference-Cited by-同舟云学术

Exploring environmental awareness, knowledge, and safety: A comparative study among students in Montenegro and North Macedonia

Published:2024-01-01 Issue:1 Volume:16 Page:
ISSN:2391-5447
Container-title:Open Geosciences
language:en
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Author:

Cvetković Vladimir M.¹²³,Sudar Srna⁴,Ivanov Aleksandar⁵,Lukić Tin⁶,Grozdanić Goran⁷

Affiliation:

1. Department of Disasters and Environmental Security, Faculty of Security Studies, University of Belgrade , Gospodara Vucica 50, 11040 , Belgrade , Serbia

2. Scientific-Professional Society for Disaster Risk Management , Dimitrija Tucovića 121, 11040 , Belgrade , Serbia

3. International Institute for Disaster Research , Dimitrija Tucovića 121, 11040 , Belgrade , Serbia

4. Project Office, Rectorate, University of Montenegro , Cetinjska 2, 81000 , Podgorica , Montenegro

5. Department of Social, Political and Legal Sciences, Faculty of Security – Skopje, University St. Kliment Ohridski Bitola , 7000 , Bitola , North Macedonia

6. Department of Geography, Tourism and Hotel Management, Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad , Trg Dositeja Obradovića 3, 21000 , Novi Sad , Serbia

7. Department of Geography, Faculty of Philosophy, University of Montenegro , Danila Bojovića bb., 81400 , Nikšić , Montenegro

Abstract

Abstract This comparative study aims to investigate environmental awareness, knowledge, and safety among students in Montenegro and North Macedonia, considering the unique socio-cultural and environmental contexts of both countries. A mixed-methods approach involving surveys and interviews was employed to gather data from students in educational institutions across Montenegro and North Macedonia. The study assessed various factors, including students’ awareness of environmental issues, their perceived level of knowledge, and their attitudes towards safety measures. A comprehensive series of 400 face-to-face interviews was carried out, and these interviews encompassed 200 students from Montenegro and an equal number from North Macedonia, taking place at two esteemed academic institutions: The University of Montenegro in Podgorica and The University of St. Clement of Ohrid, Bitola, Republic of North Macedonia. Our hypothetical conceptual framework proposes that a combination of variables, including gender (H1), age (H2), year of study (H3), and rate of study (H4), significantly influences the attitudes of students from Montenegro and North Macedonia towards environmental awareness, safety, and knowledge. Research findings indicate significant variations in environmental awareness and knowledge perception among students in the two countries. While both Montenegro and North Macedonia face environmental challenges, differences in educational systems and socio-economic factors contribute to distinct attitudes and behaviours towards environmental issues and safety practices. This study sheds light on the importance of understanding regional differences in environmental awareness and knowledge perception among students. By identifying areas of strength and areas needing improvement, policymakers and educators can develop targeted interventions to enhance environmental education and foster a culture of sustainability in both Montenegro and North Macedonia.

Publisher

Walter de Gruyter GmbH

Link

https://www.degruyter.com/document/doi/10.1515/geo-2022-0669/pdf

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