Psychometric validation study demonstrates the reliability of an ecoliteracy assessment for university students, highlighting an integrated framework for sustainability education.
Key Points
To develop and validate a local wisdom-based ecoliteracy assessment instrument for university students.
Followed a three-stage development framework: dimension and item design with expert validation, exploratory factor analysis (EFA) with content validity testing and data reduction, and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA).
Structured the evaluation as a multiple-choice test designed to assess ecological knowledge, awareness, and sustainable behavior.
Identified seven core dimensions comprising 30 items: spiritual values and sacredness of nature (7 items), traditional sustainability practices (6 items), togetherness and community (5 items), folklore and local knowledge (5 items), environmental ethics (3 items), and contextual adaptation (2 items).
Demonstrated psychometric validity and internal consistency reliability through EFA and CFA testing.