Attitude towards sustainable development: a cross-sectional study

Abstract

The study aims to explore the differences in the attitude of 86 Grade six students at Angel Villarica Central Elementary School towards sustainable development. Using a quantitative cross-sectional design, the researchers gained insights into the students' perspectives on sustainability. They used an established questionnaire from previous research and employed statistical tools like the T-test, Mean and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) for analysis. The results revealed that the overall attitude towards sustainable development among Angel Villarica central Elementary School students is notably high, indicating a solid manifestation of these attitudes, interestingly, there were significant variations in attitudes based on gender, but no significant differences were found concerning religion or age. These findings suggest that gender influences attitude toward sustainability, while factors like religion and age do not significantly impact. The study emphasizes the importance of integrating sustainable development education into school curriculums to cultivate a generation aware and proactive about sustainability issues. With 86 respondents selected through convenience sampling from the Grade 6 student population at Angel Villarica Central Elementary School, this research contributes to promoting environmental consciousness early, highlighting the pivotal role of education in shaping a sustainable future.