Understanding High School Students’ Attitude, Social Norm, Perceived Control and Beliefs to Develop Educational Interventions on Sustainable Development

摘要

Education for sustainable development (ESD) is crucial to enhance or change students’ ways of thinking and acting in order to create a viable future for all. The present study investigates beliefs of high school students, which might be important to consider when developing an ESD intervention. Two hundred and twelve students participated. Results of multiple regression and correlational analysis reveal that different processes underlie students’ intention to engage in environmentally sustainable behaviours, as compared to their intention to perform socially sustainable behaviours. Reasons and ways to consider these divergences when planning an ESD intervention will be discussed.