Hasriyanti, Muhammad Ichsan Ali, Abdul Malik, Dermawan, Maisarah Munirah Latief
Environmental education fosters students' pro-environmental attitudes and behaviors. This study examines the impact of integrated environmental education on high school students in a semi-rural context in Indonesia, focusing on the cognitive, affective, and behavioral dimensions of environmental attitudes. Using a quantitative survey design, data from 280 students at State Senior High School 5 (SMA Negeri 5) Takalar, were collected and analyzed with t-tests, ANOVA, post hoc comparisons, and regression analysis. Results indicate that integrated environmental education significantly enhances students' environmental attitudes (t = 10.832, p < 0.001), with Grade 12 students showing higher levels of environmental awareness than those in lower grades (F = 4.73, p = 0.009). Regression results revealed that socio-economic status, prior environmental knowledge, and parental support significantly influenced students’ pro-environmental attitudes. However, a gap remains between awareness and pro-environmental behaviors, emphasizing the need for experiential learning and stronger social support. Environmental education should integrate sustainability themes across disciplines and prioritize hands-on, student-centered learning. These findings provide valuable insights for educators and policymakers in designing more effective, inclusive, and context-sensitive environmental education strategies that promote long-term environmental responsibility. ©2025 The authors.
Department of Geography, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Negeri Makassar, Makassar, 90224, Indonesia; Department of Civil Engineering and Planning Education, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Negeri Makassar, Makassar, 90224, Indonesia; Study Program of Geography Education, Postgraduate Program, Universitas Negeri Makassar, Makassar, 90222, Indonesia
