• 한국지구과학회지
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• 제26권4호
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• pp.358-364
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• 2005

This study was initiated to understand what students know, how they feel, and how they act in the perspectives of environmental literacy. This study takes it a very serious problem that there has been no data about Korean students’status of environmental literacy so far. Based on the correct diagnosis of Korean students’ environmental literacy, environmental education in Korea, including national curriculum, teaching materials and strategy, would take the right way. This study accepts Simmon (1995)’s framework of environmental literacy, consisting of 5 areas, environmental knowledge, skills, affect, and behavior, which is consistent with general goals of environmental education. This study analyzed the relationship between areas in environmental literacy and factors contributing to improving students’ environmental literacy. This study also checked which factors, including age, gender, parents’ schooling, environmental education in schools, and students’ science-related attributes, contributed to improving students’ environmental literacy. The results of this study will help science educators keep in mind how important it is to teach science from the perspectives of environmental literacy.

• 대한지구과학교육학회지
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• 제16권1호
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• pp.153-165
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• 2023

본 연구는 학습자들의 환경 소양을 조사하여 환경 소양의 요인별로 그 결과를 분류한 후, 요인별 분류에 따른 학생들의 환경행동 실천 경험에 대해 어떤 차이가 있는지를 알아보기 위한 연구이다. 연구의 실행은 P 광역시에 위치한 D 초등학교 6학년 학생 47명의 학생들을 최종 분석의 대상으로 진행되었으며, 환경소양 검사지와 환경행동 실천 경험에 관한 설문지를 주요 데이터로 사용하였다. 연구의 결과 학습자들은 환경소양 요인에 따라 세 군집으로 분류되었으며, 각각 고 환경소양군, 저 환경소양군, 저기능정서군으로 명명하였다. 각 군집별로 환경행동 실천 경험에 대한 기술 내용을 활용하여 언어 네트워크를 형성하고, 중심도 분석을 실시하여 시각화한 후 분석하였다. 분석한 결과 고환경소양군은 1) 환경행동 실천 주체를 개인과 가족으로 인식하고, 2) 환경행동 실천 경험을 환경소양의 모든 요소와 연관지어서 기술하였으며, 3) 기후변화에 대해 비교적 비관론적 관점으로 인식하는 것을 확인하였다. 저 환경소양군과 저기능정서군은 1)환경행동 실천 주체를 비교적 사회적 문제로 인식하고, 2) 환경행동 실천 경험에 대한 기술이 비교적 편향되어 있으며, 특히 저기능정서군은 지식 요소에 집중되어 있다. 그리고 3) 기후변화에 대해서는 비교적 낙관론적인 관점으로 인식하고 있는 것을 확인하였다. 이 같은 결론을 바탕으로 환경교육의 관점에서 시사점을 주는 제언을 하였다.

• 한국지구과학회지
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• 제25권3호
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• pp.185-193
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• 2004

The purpose of this study is to explore high school students' environmental literacy and from its result, to suggest ways to reform environmental education. 1047 students from Seoul and Kyeongki province participated in the survey. The questionnaire consisted of four criteria of environmental literacy including knowledge, skill, attitude and behavior. The result was analyzed and the factors which affect high school students environmental literacy were explored. From this result, we made suggestions to improve environmental education as follows. First, environmental education in school should focus on knowledge criterion. Though school environmental education has been helpful for students to build environmental literacy in attitude and behavior criteria, its effect has not been good enough in knowledge criterion. Second, science education can enhance students' environmental literacy. Students who like science best and students who belong to science major classes were reported to possess better understanding in knowledge criterion. Also, students who like life science appeared to have a more positive attitude in environmental literacy. Third, informal education must be considered to form students' environmental literacy. In particular, the effect of mass media is inarguable. Thus, we should find a way to link formal education and informal education to improve environmental education. Fourth, high school students' interest in the environment must be encouraged since it is evident that higher interest would result in better outcome in environmental education.

• 한국환경교육학회지:환경교육
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• 제22권1호
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• pp.1-11
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• 2009

Environmental Literacy is needed to establish a sustainable society and can be very well developed through Outdoor Environmental Education(OEE). However, establishing OEE in Korea is a very difficult. Thus, it is very important to find out which factors influence the sustainability of OEE. The purpose of this study is to identify those factors. Participatory observation research and some interviews were used in "The Whale Class" of the University of Georgia in the United States. Major findings and recommendations were as follows: (1) OEEs give participants good experiences about the environment; (2) Program operators of OEEs are enthusiastic about education and environmental conservation; (3) Good educational practices such as cooperative education and participation in conversation foster learning; (4) Good organizations with guest lectures from various environmental fields would be beneficial; (5) Public information about environmental programs would be helpful; (6) Administrative support for those organizations connected to environmental programs would be useful; and (7) OEE provide reflection activities to foster Environmental Literacy.

• The Journal of Asian Finance, Economics and Business
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• 제7권8호
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• pp.151-159
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• 2020

This study aims to determine the factors influencing the community behavior in improving competitive rural tourism as well as understanding the role of economic literacy in mediating socio-economic indicators and rural competitive advantage. This research followed an explanatory research to examine the relationship between variables including socio-economic variables and rural tourism competitive advantage. The data was gathered by conducting observations and interviews with tourism businesses, stakeholders, and the local village government, and related agencies as respondents. Furthermore, the data were analyzed following inductive and descriptive statistics. The findings indicated that, from all variables used, solely the environmental impact variable did not affect economic literacy and the competitive advantage of rural tourism. The moderating variables showed that the economic literacy mediates the economic impact on rural tourism competitive advantage. In addition, socio-cultural impacts on rural competitive advantage tourism, and the stakeholder involvement affects rural competitive advantage tourism. However, economic literacy failed in mediating between environmental impacts on rural competitive advantage tourism. This is due to the increasing understanding of the economy of the community around the tourist attractions it will increase the business around the tourist attractions that have an impact on environmental damage around the tourist attractions.

• Nutrition Research and Practice
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• 제16권2호
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• pp.272-283
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• 2022

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Most child and adolescent food literacy measurement tools focus on nutrition and food safety. However, the importance of aspects related to the food system such as food distribution and food waste and their effects on environmental sustainability is growing. We therefore developed and validated a two-dimensional tool for children (8-12 years old) and adolescents (13-18 years old) that can comprehensively measure food literacy. The association of food literacy with diet quality and self-reported health was assessed. SUBJECTS/METHODS: First, we developed a food literacy conceptual framework that contains food system and literacy dimensions through a literature review, focus group interviews, and expert review. After a face validity study, we conducted the main survey (n = 200) to validate the questionnaire. Construct validity and reliability were assessed using exploratory factor analysis (EFA), confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), and Cronbach's alpha. RESULTS: As a result of the Delphi study, content validity was confirmed for the remaining 30 items after two items were excluded (content validity ratio = 0.86). Eleven items were excluded from the EFA results, while the CFA results indicated appropriate fit indices for the proposed model (comparative fit index = 0.904, root mean square error of approximation = 0.068). The final food literacy questionnaire consisted of 19 questions and comprised 5 factors: production, distribution, selection, preparation and cooking, and intake. Food literacy was positively associated with diet quality, as assessed by the Nutrition Quotient score, in both children and adolescents and with self-reported health in adolescents.

• 한국문헌정보학회지
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• 제40권1호
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• pp.315-334
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• 2006

본 연구는 정보활용능력 교육의 효용성을 알아보고자 선정된 실험집단과 통제집단을 통하여 각 집단의 수업전후의 정보활용능력을 측정하였다. 교육 후에 실험집단과 통제집단의 정보활용능력의 차이는 유의한 것으로 나타났다. 정보활용능력 교육의 효과는 각 영역에서 높은 것으로 나타났는데 특히 정보윤리 영역과 정보분석 영역에서 그 효과가 높음을 보였다. 그러나 정보활용능력 교육은 기초환경요인에 영향을 받지 않는 것으로 밝혀졌다. 또한 교육을 수강한 학생들은 정보활용능력에 대한 자신감과 도서관에 대한 인식도가 변화되었다. 이로서 정보활용능력의 교육은 인지적, 태도적 측면 모두 대학생들에게 교양과목으로서 효용성이 높은 것으로 나타났다.

• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• 제57권2호
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• pp.138-147
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• 2024

Objectives: Fine particulate matter pollution has emerged as a significant life-threatening issue in Thailand. Recognizing the importance of environmental health literacy (EHL) in disease prevention is crucial for protecting public health. This study investigated EHL levels and aimed to identify associated factors among village health volunteers (VHVs) in the upper northern region of Thailand. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted to collect data from 710 VHVs using the EHL assessment tool developed by the Department of Health, Thailand. Results: The overall EHL score was moderate (mean, 3.28 out of a possible 5.0), with the highest and lowest domain-specific mean score for the ability to make decisions (3.52) and the ability to access (3.03). Multiple linear regression revealed that the factors associated with EHL score were area of residence (urban areas in Chiang Mai: B=0.254; urban areas in Lampang: B=0.274; and rural areas in Lampang: B=0.250 compared to rural areas in Chiang Mai), higher education levels (senior high school: B=0.212; diploma/high vocational certificate: B=0.350; bachelor's degree or above: B=0.528 compared to elementary school or lower), having annual health checkups compared to not having annual health check-ups (B=0.142), monthly family income (B=0.004), and individuals frequently facing air pollution issues around their residence (B=0.199) compared to those who reported no such issues. Conclusions: The VHVs exhibited moderate EHL associated with residence area, education, health check-ups, family income, and residential air pollution. Considering these factors is vital for enhancing VHVs' EHL through strategic interventions.

• 벤처창업연구
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• 제16권5호
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• pp.75-89
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• 2021

본 연구는 국내 소상공인의 사업성과에 영향을 미치는 요인 중 개인 요인인 창업가 특성과 환경요인인 시장특성이 사업성과에 미치는 영향과 디지털 리터러시의 매개효과를 밝히는 것을 목적으로 한다. 현재 소상공인은 디지털 기술의 확산과 코로나 19의 장기화로 인해 기존의 방식으로 사업을 영위해 나가기 어려운 상황에 직면해 있다. 이들에게 필요한 역량의 하나로 본 연구에서는 디지털 리터러시에 주목하였으며, 디지털 리터러시가 소상공인 개인·시장의 특성, 사업성과와 어떠한 관계에 있는지 살펴보았다. 선행연구에서 소상공인의 사업성과를 설명하는 다양한 요인을 검토하였으며 소상공인의 창업가특성인 혁신성과 자기결정성, 시장특성인 시장의 경쟁정도와 성장성을 독립변수로 도출하고 재무적 성과와 비재무적 성과를 종속변수로 설정하였다. 디지털 리터러시는 독립변수와 종속변수 간의 관계를 매개하는 역할을 할 것으로 보고 가설을 설정하였다. 실증연구를 위해 전국의 소상공인을 대상으로 설문조사를 실시하였고 분석결과를 정리하면 다음과 같다. 소상공인의 혁신성과 자기결정성은 재무적 성과와 비재무적 성과에 정(+)의 유의한 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났다. 또한 시장의 경쟁정도는 재무적·비재무적 성과에 유의한 영향이 없으며 시장의 성장성은 재무적 성과와 비재무적 성과에 유의한 정(+)의 영향이 있음을 확인하였다. 디지털 리터러시의 매개효과의 경우, 혁신성이 비재무적 성과에 미치는 영향에 대해 부분매개효과가 있으며 시장의 경쟁정도가 재무적 성과와 비재무적 성과에 미치는 영향에 대하여 디지털 리터러시는 완전매개효과가 있음을 확인하였다. 마지막으로 성장성이 비재무적 성과에 미치는 영향에 대하여 디지털 리터러시는 부분매개효과가 있음을 확인하였다. 결과를 살펴보면, 혁신성과 자기결정성에 해당하는 소상공인의 창업가 특성은 직접적으로 사업성과를 높이는 요인으로 작용하며, 시장특성은 간접적으로 디지털 리터러시를 높여서 성과를 올리는 효과가 있음을 알 수 있다. 이상의 연구결과를 토대로 연구의 시사점과 한계점, 그리고 향후 연구방향을 함께 제시하였다.

• Nutrition Research and Practice
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• 제17권6호
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• pp.1155-1169
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• 2023

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Unhealthy food choices among young adults are common globally, and the incidence of chronic diseases, such as obesity, is rising. Food literacy (FL) is important for improving and maintaining individual health in a rapidly changing food environment and can form the basis for following a sustainable diet. Therefore, it is essential to improve FL among young adults, particularly college students, who are in the formative years of their lifelong food habits. This study examined the facilitators and barriers of FL and related dietary behavior among college students in South Korea. SUBJECTS/METHODS: This study recruited 25 college students with different residence types using convenience and snowball sampling. In-person, telephone, and video interviews were conducted from March to November 2021. The interview data were analyzed using framework analysis based on the socio-ecological model. RESULTS: At the individual level, prior good experiences with food were the most frequently mentioned facilitator. In contrast, the major barriers were a lack of knowledge, financial hardship, irregular schedules, and academic stress. At the interpersonal level, the influences of family and peers, such as early exposure to healthy eating habits and opportunities to have easy accessibility to farms and farming, are major facilitators, but the lack of a sense of community was the major barrier. At the environmental level, the major barriers were unfavorable food environments at home and in neighborhoods, such as the absence of kitchens in housing and large packaging of produce at markets. CONCLUSIONS: Many factors affected the students' FL and related healthy eating practices. These findings suggest that a campus-based FL program should be developed by reflecting on these facilitators and barriers.