Comportamiento ambiental de los estudiantes de la modalidad de estudios a distancia de la Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja, distribuidos en diferentes provincias del Ecuador

Abstract

Abstract: The present study aimed to determine the most environmental behaviors prevalent among the students of the Private Technical University of Loja, and identify the relationship with sociodemographic aspects. The study is based on a descriptive methodology non-experimental ex-post-facto type. Data was collected through a questionnaire suitable for measure pro-environmental attitudes and behaviors, which consisted of 16 items within four dimensions, with three-point Likert-type response scales; never, sometimes and almost always. In most of the items, averages greater than two, out of three points evaluated, which shows us positive environmental behavior, except for two Action items, which reached scores less than two. The sex of the participants, was not related to environmental behaviors, however, in the responsible consumption (COR) dimension, men slightly presented results older than women. Based on the results obtained from the items that make up the dimensions, it is concluded that university students know about environmental damage for which we are all responsible, and invite us to be more aware of its care to achieve a sustainable future.