FACTORS AFFECTING THE ECOLOGICAL FOOTPRINTS OF ACADEMICIANS: A CASE STUDY FROM DICLE UNIVERSITY, TÜRKİYE

Human beings recklessly consume the resources of the environment they are a part of, which can result in the end of the planet and themselves.Since there is no other planet suitable for life, it is essential to protect the Earth.Humans, who have the most active role in the ecosystem, are also the first actor in disrupting the ecological balance.It is known that the damage caused by humans to nature is related to environmental consciousness.Another known fact is that the level of environmental awareness differs according to different segments of society.In this study, the factors affecting the "ecological footprint" awareness levels of academicians, who are generally assumed to have the highest level of awareness in society, were examined among the academicians of Dicle University.The research was conducted in a cross-sectional survey model.The variables of the study are gender, place of residence during childhood, marital status, faculty worked in, and education level of parents.Quantitative data was collected and analyzed using the "Ecological Footprint Awareness Scale".Descriptive statistical techniques, regression analysis, and semi-structured interview techniques were used in data analysis.