Abstract
Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) education is essential for equipping higher secondary school students with the knowledge and skills necessary to respond effectively to natural and environmental hazards. In recent years, the rising concern over climate change and environmental issues has contributed to increased Eco-Anxiety—a persistent fear of environmental doom—among youth. This emotional stress may influence students’ ability to reduce the risk of disaster. At the same time, Deductive Reasoning, a fundamental cognitive skill, enables students to analyze information logically and make informed decisions during emergencies. The key purpose of the study is to examine the influence of Eco-Anxiety and Deductive Reasoning on Disaster Risk Reduction of higher secondary students. The population of the study consists of higher secondary school students of Kerala. A total of 160 students were selected through simple random sampling for this quantitative study and a normative survey method was adopted for collecting data. Data were collected using an Eco-Anxiety Scale, a Deductive Reasoning Test, and a Disaster Risk Reduction Scale. Statistical analyses including correlation and regression analysis were conducted to explore relationships and predictive effects. The Result of the study indicated that there exists a negative correlation between Disaster Risk Reduction and Eco-Anxiety, signifying that higher anxiety reduces students’ ability to reduce risk of disaster. On the other side, Deductive Reasoning showed a significant positive relationship with Disaster Risk Reduction, indicating that stronger deductive reasoning enhances students’ ability to reduce the risk of disaster. Furthermore, Deductive Reasoning moderated the impact of Eco-Anxiety, partially offsetting its negative effects. The study concludes that fostering Deductive Reasoning and addressing Eco-Anxiety through education can significantly improve ability of disaster risk reduction among higher secondary students. Integrating emotional support and critical thinking development into Disaster Risk Reduction education supports to build resilient and well-prepared youth.
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Sikha V R1*, Arya S2, Ramachandran R A3, Bindu R L4
1Post Doctoral Fellow, Department of Education, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram-695034, Kerala, India
2,3Research Scholar, Department of Education, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram-695034, Kerala, India
4Professor, Department of Education, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram-695034, Kerala, India