Factor analysis on energy saving knowledge among primary school students in Malaysia: A case study in Batang Padang district, Perak

Authors

  • Hanifah Mahat Department of Geography and Environment, Faculty of Human Science, Sultan Idris Education University, 35900 Tanjong Malim, Perak, Malaysia
  • Mohmadisa Hashim Department of Geography and Environment, Faculty of Human Science, Sultan Idris Education University, 35900 Tanjong Malim, Perak, Malaysia
  • Yazid Saleh Department of Geography and Environment, Faculty of Human Science, Sultan Idris Education University, 35900 Tanjong Malim, Perak, Malaysia
  • Nasir Nayan Department of Geography and Environment, Faculty of Human Science, Sultan Idris Education University, 35900 Tanjong Malim, Perak, Malaysia
  • Saiyidatina Balkhis Norkhaidi Department of Geography and Environment, Faculty of Human Science, Sultan Idris Education University, 35900 Tanjong Malim, Perak, Malaysia

Keywords:

confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), exploratory factor analysis (EFA), knowledge of energy saving, sustainable practices

Abstract

     This article verified the key elements for the determinants of students’ knowledge in sustainable practices of energy saving. This study involved 423 students from ten primary schools in Batang Padang district, Perak, Malaysia. A five-level Likert scale was used as an instrument to record the responses. Overall, the questionnaire achieved reliability, with Cronbach alpha values for each variable being greater than 0.7. The data obtained were processed using exploratory factor analysis to observe the factors’ structure of energy saving knowledge. Next, confirmatory factor analysis was conducted to validate the pre-determined constructs. The findings from both analyses identified and validated the four key elements of students’ knowledge of sustainable energy conservation practice as: (i) electricity saving; (ii) water saving; (iii) maintaining environmental practice; and (iv) practice of the 3Rs (recycle, reuse and reduce).

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Published

30-08-2019

How to Cite

Mahat, H., Hashim, M., Saleh, Y., Nayan, N., & Balkhis Norkhaidi, S. (2019). Factor analysis on energy saving knowledge among primary school students in Malaysia: A case study in Batang Padang district, Perak. Kasetsart Journal of Social Sciences, 40(2), 448–453. Retrieved from https://so04.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/kjss/article/view/242181

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Research articles