The impact of education for sustainable development on university students’ sustainability behavior
A case study from undergraduate students in Somalia
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22162575 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Abdulkadir Mohamed Abdullahi (0000-0002-3076-498X, SIMAD University, corresponding author), Hassan Abdikadir Hussein (0000-0003-1369-6089, SIMAD University), Mohamed Yusuf Ahmed (0009-0004-5559-1423, SIMAD University), Omar Hussein (0000-0002-7037-568X, SIMAD University), Omar Ahmedqani Hussein, Abdimalik Ali Warsame (0000-0001-6130-5607, SIMAD University) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 9 |
| Publication date | 2024-10-14 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Frontiers in Education (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2504-284X • E-ISSN: 2504-284X |
| Publisher | Frontiers Media SA (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3389/feduc.2024.1413687 |
| OpenAlex | W4403405184 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 61 |
Education plays a crucial role in moving towards a sustainable future. The United Nations Decade of Education for Sustainable Development has advocated education for sustainable development (ESD) to promote global sustainability. UNESCO supports ESD as a way to provide society with the knowledge, skills, values, and attitudes needed for sustainable living. While considerable progress has been made in many developed countries, particularly in higher education institutions, and to some extent in developing countries, similar success has not been observed in Somalia’s higher education establishments. This study examined the influence of ESD on university students’ conduct in Somalia. Through cluster sampling, 251 students from SIMAD and Hormuud Universities in Mogadishu were chosen to participate by completing a questionnaire. The research revealed a significant positive connection between ESD and students’ behavior. The findings emphasize the importance of integrating ESD into higher education curricula to encourage cultural norms that endorse environmentally friendly practices. This investigation offers valuable insights for academics, policymakers, and businesses seeking to advance sustainability within educational settings and beyond
Engineering ethics · Engineering management · Mathematics education · Political science · Sustainability · Sustainable development · Educational Environments and Student Outcomes · Engineering · Environmental Education and Sustainability · Psychology · Sustainability in Higher Education · Ecology
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| Citations per year | 2 |
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| Citation span | 2025 - 2026 (2) |
| Highly cited | No |