| Unraveling The Attitude of Generation Z Towards Climate Change: A Nationwide Study in Indonesia |
| Paper ID : 1208-IGA |
| Authors |
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Ulfi Hida Zainita *1, Evi Martha1, Besral Besral2, Naurah Assyifa Rilfi1, Syifa Aulia Aminudin1 1Department of Health Education and Behavioral Sciences, Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Indonesia, Indonesia 2Department of Biostatistics and Population Studies, Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Indonesia, Indonesia |
| Abstract |
| Background and Aim: Generation Z (Gen Z) was born between 1997-2012. In Indonesia, Gen Z constitutes 26.4% of the population. Generation Z’s attitude towards climate change is crucial because their mindset will shape the trajectory of climate change policies and practices in the coming decades. This study aimed to assess Indonesian Gen Z’s attitude towards climate change. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in 5 major cities from 5 major islands in Indonesia with a random sampling technique. This study conducted from February to March 2023, obtained 1126 respondents aged 13-19 years old using an online questionnaire. Data were analyzed using univariate and bivariate analysis. Results: Positive attitudes towards climate change were higher among Gen Z from developed regions. The majority of respondents were 16 years old (19.1%), students from public school (30.5%), have parents with a senior high school level (45.2%). The results of the study have shown a significant difference between region (p<0.000), age (p<0.000), sex (p<0.000), school type (p<0.000), class (p<0.000), parent education (p<0.000), source of information (p<0.000) and the attitude towards towards climate change among Indonesian Gen Z. Gen Z’s primary motivation to participate in environmental protection actions was love for plants/animal/nature (32.2%), Conclusion: The study revealed the varying attitudes toward climate change among Indonesian Gen Z, emphasizing the influence of regional development, education, and socio-demographic factors. This study suggests that enhancing environmental education, leveraging digital platforms for climate communication, and engaging families in discussions can significantly strengthen positive attitudes and Gen Z’s role in addressing climate change in Indonesia. |
| Keywords |
| Gen Z, Generation Z, Attitude, Climate change |
| Status: Accepted |
