A STUDY OF ENVIRONMENTAL VALUES OF THE UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS OF THE MAHARAJA SAYAJIRAO UNIVERSITY OF BARODA.

Dr. Uma Joshi; Ms. Uma Soni

Volume : IV, Issue : XI, November - 2015

A STUDY OF ENVIRONMENTAL VALUES OF THE UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS OF THE MAHARAJA SAYAJIRAO UNIVERSITY OF BARODA.

Dr. Uma Joshi, Ms. Uma Soni

Abstract :

<p>&nbsp;This exploratory study aimed to study the environmental values of the undergraduate students and factors affecting it. A sample of 120 students was taken from faculties of family and community sciences and social work, arts and commerce, science and technology of M. S. University of Baroda. A tool containing profile of the students, test of environmental knowledge and statements related to environment value was prepared and survey was carried out. Findings revealed that majority of the students showed moderate level of environmental values. There was a significant difference in environmental values of students in relation to their faculty, gender, family income and knowledge related to environment. A positive and moderately high correlation coefficient was found between environmental knowledge and environmental values which means that higher the environmental knowledge, higher will be environmental values. The study implicates that environmental education at college level can contribute in enhancement of their environmental values.</p>