Moral reasoning and concern for the environment

Karpiak, Christie P.; Baril, Galen L.

doi:10.1016/j.jenvp.2007.12.001

Cited by 74 publications

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“…Students can adopt sustainable practices to conserve water, separate wastes and save electricity, as the findings of this study support those of (Wong and Wan, 2008), (Karpiak and Baril, 2008), (Ifegbesan, 2010). When the infrastructures in schools are adequate and conducive to sustainable development, the impact will be viewed holistically.…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 82%

“…It was found that girls engage in activities to protect the environment, as they are more concerned about environmental problems. It was recommended by (Wong and Wan, 2008), (Karpiak and Baril, 2008), (Ifegbesan, 2010) to adopt the use of water, separating the waste and saving electricity. Study by (Corbonel et al2015)shows that respondents believe the government should provide incentives and carry out promotions so that green practices will continuously be implemented such as lessening the use of Styrofoam or plastic containers that are not environmentally friendly, prohibiting the use of plastic bags and using own containers when buying food.…”

Section: Green Skillsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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GREEN SKILLS: INNOVATION IN THE SUBJECT OF DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY (D&T)

Alwi¹,

Kamis²,

Affandi³

et al. 2017

International Conference on Education

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This study explores the innovation of disseminating green skills through the process of teaching and learning in order to develop environmental sustainability. Green skills need to be inculcated in the lives of children as they are the agents of sustainable development. This study investigates the elements of green skills applicable to the practice for the subject of design and technology in the primary schools, as a measure to protect and conserve the environment. By using a qualitative research design, excellent teachers for the subjects of living skills and design and technology (D&T) were interviewed. The focus group method was used to collect data by using semi-structured questions. The findings show that these green skills elements can be instilled in the students: solid waste management, green practices and the concept of 3R (Reduce, Reuse and Recycle). It is proposed that the Ministry of Education could utilize the results of this study to draft the curriculum for the subject of design and technology, which in turn would facilitate the production of teaching modules and introduction of green skills elements among the primary school students. This would be a step in the right direction in preserving and conserving the environment.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 82%

Section: Green Skillsmentioning

confidence: 99%

GREEN SKILLS: INNOVATION IN THE SUBJECT OF DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY (D&T)

Alwi¹,

Kamis²,

Affandi³

et al. 2017

International Conference on Education

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“…Other studies have found substantial positive correlations at .20 or more (Bjerke & Kaltenborn, 1999;Kaltenborn & Bjerke, 2002;Schultz & Zelezny, 1999). Some studies have found that women have more positive attitudes towards ecocentrism than men (Casey & Scott, 2006;Karpiak & Baril, 2008).…”

Section: Ecocentric and Anthropocentric Environmental Philosophiesmentioning

confidence: 98%

“…Some studies have found these two environmental philosophies uncorrelated or only weakly correlated with each other (Karpiak & Baril, 2008;Nordlund & Garvill, 2002;Thompson & Barton, 1994). Other studies have found substantial positive correlations at .20 or more (Bjerke & Kaltenborn, 1999;Kaltenborn & Bjerke, 2002;Schultz & Zelezny, 1999).…”

Section: Ecocentric and Anthropocentric Environmental Philosophiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Attitudes towards Fairtrade Principles and Environmental Views among the Inhabitants of a Rural Swedish Town

Grankvist¹

2015

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This paper evaluates associations between values and preference for the Fairtrade concept and compares the ecocentric and anthroprocentric views of Nature. The intention of Fairtrade product labelling is to increase consumers' awareness of products that have a presumably more positive influence on workers' lives in developing countries. The ecocentric view assumes that Nature has an intrinsic value and should be preserved regardless of economic implications. The anthropocentric view, on the other hand, assumes Nature has value only because of the material, physical, or other benefits Nature provides humans. All respondents in the study were residents of Gestad, a small town in a sparsely populated area of Sweden. Among the main results of the study was that self-transcendence values (e.g., universalism and benevolence) were positively correlated with a preference for Fairtrade and ecocentrism, and negatively correlated with anthropocentrism. Conservation values (e.g., tradition and conformity) were positively correlated with anthropocentrism, and negatively correlated with a preference for Fairtrade. Another result was that women were more positive than men towards Fairtrade and ecocentrism.

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“…In fact, this group of reasons, too, can be reduced to moral reasons, noting that here the focus is not on attitude of the present towards future generations, but the attitude towards other living beings, i.e. towards nature as a whole (Karpiak & Baril, 2008).…”

Section: Figure 1: Three Layers Of Sustainable Developmentmentioning

confidence: 99%