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The study aims to understand how coastal fieldwork impacts environmental engagement and citizen science literacy in university students in Taiwan.

June 28, 2026International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education

Learning from the blue edge: coastal fieldwork, biodiversity citizen science and nature relatedness

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JYJhu Chun YangNational Pingtung University SKSupamongkol KasemjitwatNational Sun Yat-sen University WLWei‐Jen LinNational Chiayi University

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Randomized trial explores citizen science literacy and environmental engagement among university students, suggesting effective fieldwork-based education approaches.

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The study aims to understand how coastal fieldwork impacts environmental engagement and citizen science literacy in university students in Taiwan.
Mixed-methods design with 44 university students in the Coastal Marine Science Fieldwork Programme.
Quantitative and qualitative data were collected to assess changes in scientific understanding and environmental values.
A cognitive transformation model was developed to explain learning processes and outcomes.
A decline in self-assessed biodiversity understanding was noted, balancing recognition of scientific complexity.
Experiential fieldwork fostered emotional connections with nature and promoted scientific skills.
Intentions for pro-environmental behavior strengthened following immersive fieldwork experiences with expert mentors.

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Yang et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a40bb1461bb0a67205c6b5c https://doi.org/10.1108/ijshe-11-2025-1445

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Randomized trial explores citizen science literacy and environmental engagement among university students, suggesting effective fieldwork-based education approaches.

Learning from the blue edge: coastal fieldwork, biodiversity citizen science and nature relatedness

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Learning from the blue edge: coastal fieldwork, biodiversity citizen science and nature relatedness

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