Design and Validation of an Instrument to Assess Competencies for Sustainability in University Students

The objective of the research was to design and validate an instrument that delimits the degree of knowledge, attitudes and behaviors for sustainability among students entering the University. The methodology used has a non-experimental, transversal and descriptive design of a diagnostic and quantitative nature. The results highlight the design and validation of a 33-item instrument that can be used in different contexts and educational levels. It is concluded that knowledge alone is not enough, but also a positive change in people's attitudes, demonstrating behaviors, customs and lifestyles in favor of the environment.