Abstract
This study investigated the influence of parental educational qualifications on the environmental attitudes of secondary school students in Aizawl City, Mizoram. A total of 443 students from government, private, and deficit schools were surveyed using the Environmental Attitude Scale (EAS-TH) by Taj (2016), and data were analysed through descriptive statistics and independent samples t-tests. Results revealed significant differences in students’ environmental attitudes with respect to both fathers’ and mothers’ educational qualifications, with students whose parents were graduates or above demonstrating more favourable attitudes than those whose parents had lower educational attainment. These findings support the view that parental education enhances access to knowledge, modelling of eco-friendly behaviours, and intergenerational transmission of values. The results suggest that in the socio-cultural context of Aizawl City, where traditional ecological values intersect with urban change, parental education plays a critical role in shaping adolescents’ perspectives. The study concludes that strengthening school–family partnerships can further enhance environmental education outcomes and foster responsible youth behaviour.
Authors: David C Lalruatpuia, Lalchawimawii Ngente
Keywords: Environmental Attitudes, Secondary School Students, Parental Education, Aizawl City
