The level of Environmental Behavior Responsible among University Youth in Sharurah City

Abstract

The present study aims to identify the level of responsible environmental behavior among university youth in Sharorah City and the extent of difference in the level of environmental behavior responsible for university youth, according to the variables of specialization and sex. The study used descriptive analytical method, and a sample of a study of (188) male and female students representing 10% of the total study population (students in the Faculty of Science and Arts in Sharorah- Najran University) registered in the First semester of the academic year (2018-2019). the study used the Responsible Environmental Behavior Scale consisting of (25) environmental attitudes as a tool of study, in three axes:(concern for the environment and compliance with laws, protect the environment from pollution, and rationalization of resources)After verifying the validity and reliability of the Responsible Environmental Behavior Scale, the results of the study showed the availability of high-level of responsible environmental behavior for the study sample, and the absence of statistically significant differences due to sex and specialization.