Measuring Water Saving Awareness in Preschool Children
Journal Title: Education Science and Management - Year 2024, Vol 2, Issue 2
Abstract
A comprehensive water conservation awareness scale was developed to assess the awareness levels of preschool children regarding water conservation. This scale encompasses four distinct dimensions: personal action awareness, daily activity awareness, outdoor water use awareness, and shared responsibility awareness. The study involved 471 children from four kindergartens located in Uşak Province. The four-factor structure of the scale was validated through both exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), confirming its reliability and construct validity. The overall scale demonstrated a Cronbach’s alpha coefficient of 0.79, indicating a high level of internal consistency. The developed scale is intended to serve as a critical tool for evaluating the effectiveness of educational programs aimed at fostering water conservation awareness among young children. Additionally, it provides valuable insights for the design and implementation of early childhood education initiatives focused on environmental sustainability. The findings are expected to contribute significantly to the promotion of water-saving behaviors from an early age.
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Gamzegül Tetik;Metin Tetik
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