The Environmental Conservation Behavior of the Applied Health Science Students of Green and Clean University

The aim of this study was to investigate the environmental conservation behavior of the Applied Health Science students of Suranaree University of Technology, a green and clean university. The sample group was 184 Applied Health Science students (medical, nursing, and public health). A questionnaire was used to collect information. The result of the study found that the students had more negative than positive behaviors towards energy, water, and forest conservation. This result can be used as basic information for designing long-term behavior modification activities or research projects on environmental conservation. Thus Applied Health Science students will be encouraged to be conscious and also be a good example of environmental conservation behavior.

Authors:

• Nareelux Suwannobol
• Plernpit Promrak
• Kiattisak Batsungnoen

Keywords:

• Energy conservation behavior
• Water conservationbehavior
• Forest conservation behavior
• Green and clean University.

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