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: Received: 5 July 2024 / Approved: 5 July 2024 / Online: 5 July 2024 (11:59:18 CEST)
How to cite:
Papagiannaki, K.; Makri, K.; Kotroni, V.; Lagouvardos, K. Analyzing Literacy on Weather-Related Hazards and Risks among Students of an Eastern Mediterranean Region. Preprints2024, 2024070521. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202407.0521.v1
Papagiannaki, K.; Makri, K.; Kotroni, V.; Lagouvardos, K. Analyzing Literacy on Weather-Related Hazards and Risks among Students of an Eastern Mediterranean Region. Preprints 2024, 2024070521. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202407.0521.v1
Papagiannaki, K.; Makri, K.; Kotroni, V.; Lagouvardos, K. Analyzing Literacy on Weather-Related Hazards and Risks among Students of an Eastern Mediterranean Region. Preprints2024, 2024070521. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202407.0521.v1
APA Style
Papagiannaki, K., Makri, K., Kotroni, V., & Lagouvardos, K. (2024). Analyzing Literacy on Weather-Related Hazards and Risks among Students of an Eastern Mediterranean Region. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202407.0521.v1
Chicago/Turabian Style
Papagiannaki, K., Vassiliki Kotroni and Konstantinos Lagouvardos. 2024 "Analyzing Literacy on Weather-Related Hazards and Risks among Students of an Eastern Mediterranean Region" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202407.0521.v1
Abstract
The present study analyzes students' weather-related hazard and risk literacy in Greece, a climate change hotspot region in the Eastern Mediterranean. In this context, we examine the students' level in two core literacy variables, namely knowledge and competency. In addition, we explore how knowledge, attitudes and socio-demographic variables influence students' competencies related to weather and climate risk assessment and adaptability. A questionnaire-based survey was conducted on 474 students aged 12-16. The regression results showed that knowledge significantly affects the level of competency. Self-belief and confidence in science were the most influential among the attitudinal variables. We conclude by discussing educational and behavioural issues highlighted as essential to address with targeted policies and measures in formal education complemented by non-formal educational activities.
Keywords
students literacy, weather-related hazards, Eastern Mediterranean, Greece
Subject
Environmental and Earth Sciences, Other
Copyright:
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