Cross-sectional survey reveals moderate climate change awareness shaped by age and residence, highlighting the need for context-specific environmental education programs.
Key Points
To assess the socioeconomic and contextual factors influencing climate change awareness and associated behaviors in the West Bank.
Administered a cross-sectional online survey from September to November 2024 among 1,059 participants.
Assessed five dimensions (knowledge, attitudes, personal concern, multiplicative action, and climate-friendly behavior) using the Climate Change Awareness Scale (CCAS).
Performed multiple linear regression analysis with robust variance estimators to evaluate associations with demographic and contextual variables.
Multiple linear regression demonstrated that older age, living in villages rather than refugee camps, and residing in contact areas were statistically correlated with higher awareness.
Gender, educational attainment, and monthly income did not demonstrate statistically significant associations with climate awareness.