The Influence of Environmental Knowledge on Pro-Environmental Lifestyles of UI Vocational Students Domiciled in the Jabodetabek Area

Authors

Sartika Ekadyasa, Politeknik Negeri Media KreatifFollow
Arius Krypton, Vocational Program University of IndonesiaFollow

Abstract

The environmental crisis demands the younger generation, especially students, to play an active role in implementing an environmentally friendly lifestyle. This study aims to determine the influence of environmental knowledge on the pro-environmental lifestyle of students in the Jabodetabek area. Using a quantitative survey method on 100 students, the data was analyzed through simple linear regression. The results showed that environmental knowledge significantly influenced pro-environmental lifestyle (p < 0.05), while family support and access to environmentally friendly facilities also played important roles. These findings support the importance of environmental education at the college level to shape sustainable behavior.

Bahasa Abstract

Krisis lingkungan menuntut generasi muda, khususnya mahasiswa, untuk berperan aktif dalam menerapkan gaya hidup ramah lingkungan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh pengetahuan lingkungan terhadap gaya hidup pro-lingkungan mahasiswa di wilayah Jabodetabek. Dengan menggunakan metode survei kuantitatif pada 100 mahasiswa, data dianalisis melalui regresi linier sederhana. Hasil menunjukkan bahwa pengetahuan lingkungan berpengaruh signifikan terhadap gaya hidup pro-lingkungan (p < 0,05), sementara dukungan keluarga dan akses fasilitas ramah lingkungan juga memainkan peran penting. Temuan ini mendukung pentingnya edukasi lingkungan di tingkat perguruan tinggi untuk membentuk perilaku berkelanjutan.

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Recommended Citation

Ekadyasa, Sartika and Krypton, Arius (2025) "The Influence of Environmental Knowledge on Pro-Environmental Lifestyles of UI Vocational Students Domiciled in the Jabodetabek Area," Jurnal Vokasi Indonesia: Vol. 12: No. 2, Article 8.
DOI: 10.7454/jvi.v12i2.1232
Available at: https://scholarhub.ui.ac.id/jvi/vol12/iss2/8