An Analysis of Students' Attitudes and Behaviors toward On-Campus Sustainable Dining Initiatives

Autor/inn/en	Franzidis, Alexia F.; Zinder, Steven M.; Backston, Olivia
Titel	An Analysis of Students' Attitudes and Behaviors toward On-Campus Sustainable Dining Initiatives
Quelle	In: International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education, 24 (2023) 7, S.1524-1539 (16 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1467-6370
DOI	10.1108/IJSHE-02-2022-0034
Schlagwörter	Undergraduate Students; Student Attitudes; Dining Facilities; Sustainability; Gender Differences; Student Behavior; Signs; Knowledge Level; Recycling + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Schülerverhalten; Mensa; Nachhaltigkeit; Geschlechterkonflikt; Student behaviour; Zeichensystem; Wissensbasis
Abstract	Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to examine students' attitudes toward sustainable dining. It aims to identify the level of importance that students place on specific on-campus sustainable dining initiatives and the factors that affect their attitudes and behaviors. Design/methodology/approach: A random sample of 197 undergraduate students completed an online survey in the spring semester of 2020. The survey was divided into four sections: demographic and background information; familiarity with on-campus dining, specifically with sustainable on-campus dining initiatives; the level of importance placed on these sustainable practices; and practiced sustainable behaviors. Findings: Many students placed a high level of importance on common sustainable dining behaviors and practices such as recycling, waste reduction techniques and the use of eco-friendly utensils. Sex was found to be a significant factor in determining students' attitudes and behaviors. While men had a higher level of knowledge of on-campus sustainable practices at the dining facilities, women consistently placed a higher level of importance on almost all sustainable dining practices. Additionally, the study also found that signage was not an effective method of influencing behavior. Originality/value: Previous studies that have explored this topic have been limited. Additional research is needed to ascertain if better knowledge of on-campus sustainable dining initiatives can influence students' inclinations to act more sustainably. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01