Unveiling awareness gaps
Pre-service teachers and responsible consumption in Spain
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21496379 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Carlota López-Fernández (0000-0002-8127-6687, University of Castilla-La Mancha, corresponding author), Esther Paños (0000-0001-9219-855X, University of Castilla-La Mancha), Beatriz García Fernández (0000-0003-3541-1718, University of Castilla-La Mancha), José‐Reyes Ruiz‐Gallardo (0000-0003-3483-5906, University of Castilla-La Mancha), José-Reyes Ruiz-Gallardo (University of Castilla-La Mancha) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Pages | 1-29 |
| Publication date | 2025-06-08 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | European Journal of Teacher Education (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0261-9768 • E-ISSN: 1469-5928 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/02619768.2025.2516067 |
| OpenAlex | W4411124591 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 70 |
This study investigates the awareness of responsible consumption among pre-service teachers at the University of Castilla-La Mancha. Using a validated scale, the research assessed economic, social, and environmental dimensions of responsible consumption among 210 final-year Primary Education students. Additional open-ended questions explored their habits and attitudes. Data, collected via an online questionnaire in December 2023, revealed that students have low awareness in social and environmental aspects, while showing greater concern for the economic dimension. Economic motives largely drive their consumption choices. Significant differences emerged based on campus location and residence, with rural students demonstrating the lowest awareness. The results highlight the urgent need to integrate responsible consumption more thoroughly into teacher training programs. Specifically, there should be a greater focus on the social and environmental consequences of consumption and the promotion of responsible habits. Embedding these themes early in teacher education is essential for fostering future educators committed to sustainability
Business · Mathematics education · Pedagogy · Service-learning · Social science · Sociology · Teacher education · Educational Environments and Student Outcomes · Psychology · Service-Learning and Community Engagement · Marketing
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| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |