Using structural equation modeling to analyze knowledge, attitudes, and behavior concerning wetland conservation

摘要

This study surveyed 338 the 5th and 6th grade students at an elementary school in PingtungCounty, Taiwan, after they received three months education on wetland conservation. A total of 325 valid responses were received, accounting for 96.2% of the students.The data was analyzed using structural equation modeling (SEM), and the outcome showed that the structural model of wetland conservationpassedthe normality test and that the model hada good fit. It was understood through path coefficientsthatconservationattitude is a partial mediator. The total effect of conservation knowledge on conservation attitude and behavior is 0.78, and the total effect of conservation attitude on conservation behavior is 0.59.