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Open AccessThe Impact of Environmental Education on Intergenerational Knowledge Transfer and Household Behavior: A Quantitative Study from Palembang
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Environmental education (EE) is crucial for promoting conservation, but its impact on behavior remains under-studied, particularly regarding intergenerational knowledge transfer. This research investigates the effectiveness of EE programs in Palembang, Indonesia, in influencing learners’ and parents’ environmental knowledge and household behaviors related to water conservation. Data were collected from 264 paired parent-teenager surveys across 14 schools, comparing those involved in EE programs focused on water with a control group. Analyses show that EE significantly increased teenagers’ environmental knowledge, which was then transferred to their parents, leading to higher parental knowledge scores. Additionally, households with teenagers who received EE displayed more environmentally responsible water usage behaviors. The findings provide quantitative evidence of the intergenerational impact of EE, highlighting its potential to promote conservation through knowledge transfer and behavior change within families. This study recommended that environmental education can be transferred from children and parents and vice versa which can provide strong support for behavioral change among them in saving nature.
