Evaluation of Climate Change Awareness among Geography Students in Government Universities, Jordan

Abstract

The study evaluated climate change awareness among geography students in government universities by following a combination of descriptive analytical approach and quantitative method. Randomly selected geography students (307) from various public universities (Jordan University, Mut’ah University, Al Hussein University, Al-Albait University, and Yarmouk University) participated in this study. The questionnaire-based data was collected featuring validity and reliability. The results revealed a medium level of climate change awareness among geography students in terms of concept, awareness, addressing climate change, and factors affecting climate change. The level of awareness significantly differentiated among students based on gender, age, and the university. The study strongly recommends the establishment of climate change study programs to enlighten the students with an in-depth understanding of this issue, nurture their critical thinking skills, and provide practical remedies.