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Empowering undergraduate students to take action: an empathetic mindset toward education for sustainable development.
- Source :
- International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education; 2024, Vol. 25 Issue 4, p708-727, 20p
- Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Purpose: This study aims to investigate the potential of an empathetic mindset aimed at empowering undergraduate students to work toward sustainable development (SD), addressing both theoretical and practical dimensions. Design/methodology/approach: A mixed quantitative and qualitative research method was used in this study. Cross-sectional quantitative survey data on students' mindsets and actions toward SD was collected to examine the theoretical relationship between belief and behavior. Qualitative inquiry using focus-group interviews explored students' on-site learning experiences. Findings: This study provides evidence for the impact of an empathetic mindset on education for sustainable development (ESD). Results showed that students with a more empathetic mindset showed better attitudes and behaviors toward SD actions. Findings suggest that developing an empathetic mindset improves students' attitudes toward taking substantial action to protect the environment. Originality/value: This study introduces a novel perspective extending the application of empathetic mindset in ESD. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 14676370
- Volume :
- 25
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 176810353
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1108/IJSHE-07-2021-0319