Sustainability Consciousness among High School Students: Correlation Analysis across Knowledge, Attitude, Behaviour

Authors

  • K Madhu Research Scholar, Department of Education, Regional Institute of Education (NCERT), Mysuru https://orcid.org/0009-0008-6082-4323
  • Dr. Sujata B Hanchinalkar Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Regional Institute of Education (NCERT), Mysuru

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31305/rrijm.2025.v10.n9.022

Keywords:

Sustainable Development, Sustainability, Education, Consciousness, ESD

Abstract

The study investigated the levels of Sustainability Consciousness among high school students. This Quantitative research majorly focused on dimensions of Consciousness (Knowledge, Attitude, and Behaviour) and Sustainability (Environmental, Social, and Economic). A convenient sampling technique was established and data were collected using Sustainability Consciousness Scale. Descriptive statistics and Correlation Analysis were employed for analysing the relationship among consciousness dimensions. Findings indicated overall moderate sustainability consciousness among High school students with a greater association among consciousness dimensions. The moderate and inconsistent levels of Sustainability Consciousness among high school students is stressing as Indian educational policies have been advocating for integration of Sustainability since NPE 1986. Hence, the study highlights the need for strengthening education for sustainable development (ESD) in school education.

Author Biographies

K Madhu, Research Scholar, Department of Education, Regional Institute of Education (NCERT), Mysuru

K Madhu is a doctoral research scholar in Education at Regional Institute of Education, NCERT, Mysore, and a recipient of the UGC-NET -NFOBC (National Fellowship for Other Backward Classes). He has graduated Bachelor's and Master of Education from Regional Institute of Education, NCERT, Mysore. He also received a Master of Science (Zoology) from Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu, India. With teaching experience at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, he has contributed to courses such as Pedagogy of Biological science and Teacher Education. His research interests include Science education, Education for sustainable development, Teacher Education. Madhu also served as a resource person for various in-service training workshops in the state-level on topics like experiential learning, life skills education etc. and has also been part of serval national initiatives like PM eVidya’s SAHYOG, E-Content for environmental science.

Dr. Sujata B Hanchinalkar, Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Regional Institute of Education (NCERT), Mysuru

Dr. Sujata B. Hanchinalkar is an accomplished researcher, currently serving as an Assistant Professor in Education at the Regional Institute of Education (RIE), Mysuru which is a Constituent of NCERT in the Southern Region. Dr. Sujata holds a Ph.D. in Education from RIE, University of Mysore (2014), having also earned an M.Sc. in Botany with a Gold medal. She has 20 years of experience in the field of education as an assistant professor and is involved in teaching and development of syllabus for the courses like pedagogy of biological science and teacher education and her work in the area of research includes coordinating and undertaking National & Regional Projects, guiding M.Ed dissertations and PhD. research. Her diverse areas of specialization include Science Education, Elementary Education, Pedagogy of Biological Science, Teacher Education, and Career Counselling. Additionally, she was in charge of RIE Mysore's National Population Education Project Cell. As a coordinator and resource person, Dr. Sujata has taken part in numerous in-service training programs at the state and national levels. She is enthusiastic about engaging with the community to advocate for adolescent education, advising parents and students.

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15-09-2025

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Madhu, K., & Hanchinalkar, S. B. (2025). Sustainability Consciousness among High School Students: Correlation Analysis across Knowledge, Attitude, Behaviour. RESEARCH REVIEW International Journal of Multidisciplinary, 10(9), 193–197. https://doi.org/10.31305/rrijm.2025.v10.n9.022

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Vol. 10 No. 9 (2025): RESEARCH REVIEW International Journal of Multidisciplinary

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