A Comparative Analysis of Climate Change Attitudes and Actions Orientation Among Prospective Teachers in Pakistan

Abstract

Climate change is a serious concern that requires a shift in the context of attitude, behaviour and action orientation. Teachers can play vital role in influencing and developing the positive attitude of future generations on this issue. The purpose of this study was to explore the attitude and action orientation of prospective teachers towards climate change focusing on gender-based compression. Through stratified random sampling technique, 350 prospective teachers (72 males and 278 female) completed a self-developed questionnaire Climate Action and Attitude Scale (CAAS) to assess the aspects related to climate change. The results indicated limited significant gender differences in general attitude about climate-related behavioural change among prospective teachers. Further, females had marginally more positive attitude regarding climate change efforts, however males showed a little higher action-oriented attitude towards climate change initiatives than females. Findings also revealed that gender might not have a generous impact on overall attitudes about climate change, it may influence to campaigns and willingness to participate in associated actions.