Enhancing Environmental Awareness through Digital Tools in Environmental Education in China
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https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v9i28.5820Keywords:
Interactivity of Digital Tools, Environmental Knowledge and Awareness, Attitudes towards Environment, Behavioral IntentionsAbstract
This study examines the impact of digital interactivity on environmental education among Chinese college students, focusing on how digital tools enhance environmental knowledge, attitudes, and behavioral intentions towards conservation. Employing quantitative methods, it finds significant relationships between the use of digital platforms and increased environmental awareness, positive attitudes, and intentions to engage in pro-environmental behaviors. The research highlights the need for integrating digital technologies in environmental education to foster a generation of environmentally conscious individuals.
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