Using Structural Equation Modeling to Analyze Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behavior Concerning Wetland Conservation

Fong Jueh Ho; Yaw Jian Lin; Hsin Yi Kuo; Yung Chuan Huang; Chung Yi Chung; Wen Liang Lai; Shao Wei Liao

doi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.955-959.1418

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Using Structural Equation Modeling to Analyze Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behavior Concerning Wetland Conservation

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This study surveyed 338 the 5th and 6th grade students at an elementary school in Pingtung County, 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 conservation passed the normality test and that the model had a good fit. It was understood through path coefficients that conservation attitude 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.

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Fong Jueh Ho, Yaw Jian Lin, Hsin Yi Kuo, Yung Chuan Huang, Chung Yi Chung, Wen Liang Lai, Shao Wei Liao*

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Environmental Education, Structural Equation Modeling (SEM), Wetland Conservation

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