Effect of information on environmental knowledge of waste separation in college students

Abstract

This investigation had the objective to develop a psychosocial strategy to promote waste separation in a University institution. It was carry out a quasi-experimental study with a pre-test post-test design, with a control group and one experimental. The sample were 302 students, 125 in control group, and 177 in the experimental group, with mean age of 23 years old (SD = 4.36). After that information was proportionate, the experimental group increased significantly its punctuation, and it’s confirmed the efficacy of informative talks as an antecedent strategy, in which an exposed group to oral and visual information increases its knowledge level. It was concluded the implemented strategy was effective to develop environmental knowledge.