Islamic Values as Predictors of Ecological Consciousness and Pro-Environmental Behavior Among Generation Z in Bogor
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Bogor, Environmental awareness, Islamic values, Gen Z BehaviorAbstract
This study investigates the extent to which comprehension of Islamic values influences the ecological consciousness and environmentally responsible conduct of Generation Z in Bogor. Foundational Islamic principles, including tauhid, khalifah, fitrah, and mizan, are regarded as significant theological drivers in the formation of ecological awareness among young Muslims. A quantitative research design was employed through a correlational framework, with data gathered from a purposive sample of 217 Gen Z students residing or enrolled in educational institutions in Bogor. These respondents were selected on the basis of age, geographic location, and academic status. Primary data were collected via structured questionnaires, while secondary data were derived from scholarly literature and institutional reports. Data were analyzed through five sequential analytical procedures, namely reliability assessment using Cronbach's Alpha, data reduction, descriptive statistical analysis, Pearson correlation testing, and multiple linear regression to examine the predictive relationship among Islamic understanding, environmental awareness, and pro-environmental behavioral tendencies. The findings reveal that comprehension of Islamic values demonstrates a highly significant association with environmental awareness (r = 0.861) and a meaningful relationship with environmental care behavior (r = 0.546). Taken together, these two variables accounted for 74.1% of the variance observed in environmentally responsible conduct, thereby affirming the central role of Islamic education in cultivating ecological sensibility among the younger generation.
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