Exploring the attitudes of interior design students in the associate degree program at Al-Balqa Applied University towards environmental sustainability

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to examine the perspectives of college students regarding environmental sustainability. A cross-sectional survey was utilized to quantify the participants' degree of environmental concern and the influence of the academic year on their perspectives regarding environmental sustainability. A questionnaire was administered to a sample of 82 students enrolled in the Interior Design programmer at Al-Balqa' Applied University- Faculty of Irbid College in Jordan. A three-part survey was administered to students of interior design, encompassing inquiries on demographics, ecology and environmental sustainability, and remarks, to elicit their feedback. The findings indicated that although the students' level of interest in the environment was restricted, they generally held favorable attitudes towards it. Despite occasional inaccuracies in the information presented, students generally demonstrated a comprehension of environmental issues. The study revealed a conspicuous absence of practical implementation of the products and solutions in the students' projects, despite the findings indicating that the students possessed the knowledge of how to apply them in interior design contexts. Furthermore, a disparity was observed between the students' self-reported actions and their actual conduct. The results of the research indicate that there was no significant impact on the attitudes and viewpoints of students toward environmental sustainability, regardless of their level of study or area of specialization. Research has shown that students who possess high levels of motivation and conscientiousness can be guided towards environmental sustainability through the application of responsible design principles, resulting in noteworthy achievements. The outcomes of this investigation will assist in enlightening educators of interior design on the perspectives of students concerning ecological sustainability. The results underscore the importance of implementing sustainability criteria in interior design endeavors and the necessity of affording students with maximal exposure.