Environmental attitudes inventory (EAI) of UiTM Penang hospitality students

• Published in: Heritage, Culture and Society: Research agenda and best practices in the hospitality and tourism industry - Proceedings of the 3rd International Hospitality and Tourism Conference, IHTC 2016 and 2nd International Seminar on Tourism, ISOT 2016
• Main Author: Rahim N.; Apendi S.R.M.; Farook F.; Ismail A.
• Format: Conference paper
• Language: English
• Published: CRC Press/Balkema 2016
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85016210821&partnerID=40&md5=6a8897343d33aa81eca6e5b04d87b26b

The importance of education of sustainability became more prominent in higher learning institutions of developed nations in the form of research and policy setting since the publication of the United Nations’ Decade for Education for Sustainable Development report. On the other hand, this movement has yet to advance as effectively in developing and emerging countries. In line with the crucial need to expand the understanding of environmental studies in higher learning institution in Malaysia, this conceptual paper proposes to gauge students’ grasp on sustainability issues by employing the Environmental Attitudes Inventory (EAI) as measurement scale. This instrument was designed to evaluate the psychological tendency in favour or disfavour towards the conservation of the natural environment, constructed on two factors: preservation and utilization. The findings will provide insight into theoretical knowledge discussion and practical recommendations in actions that can be undertaken to promote sustainability on campus. © 2016 Taylor & Francis Group, London.