1(1) 2024 (IN PRESS)
Exploring environmental values in Laudato Si' and assessing student agreement: A satisfaction rate calculation approach
Antonio Levy S. Ingles, Jr.1*
1De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde, Manila, Philippines
*antoniolevy.inglesjr@benilde.edu.ph
This study explores the perspectives of students regarding three fundamental environmental values—service, compassion, and the well-being of others—as reflected in Pope Francis's encyclical, Laudato Si'. Employing a quantitative approach, the study applies the Satisfaction Rate Calculation method to analyze survey data, quantifying the level of agreement among students on these values (SmartSurvey™, 2021). The objectives of this study are twofold: firstly, to investigate students' perspectives on environmental values in alignment with Laudato Si' and secondly, to quantify the degree of agreement among students concerning the significance of service, compassion, and prioritizing well-being in environmental conservation. The research findings highlight that students support the positive impact of service on environmental conservation. A clear consensus exists among students regarding the crucial importance of compassion. Additionally, students recognize the significance of incorporating the well-being of others into their environmental values. This study highlights the interconnection of core environmental values and their role in promoting responsible environmental stewardship. It suggests integrating these values into environmental education and endorsing the inclusion of Laudato Si' in educational frameworks, empowering students to be compassionate and proactive environmental stewards for a more sustainable future.
Keywords:
environmental values, service, compassion, well-being of others, Laudato Si'
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