PERCEPTIONS AND UNDERSTANDING OF AGRICULTURAL FIELD WORKERS ON THE IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE TO THEIR WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The research study centers on the levels of perceptions and understanding of agricultural field workers on the impact of climate change on their working environment. A descriptive-correlational research design was employed in the study. Data were collected through an adopted and modified survey questionnaire and administered among forty (40) agricultural field workers in Central Mindanao University, Musuan, Bukidnon, Philippines. Descriptive statistics and the Pearson correlation coefficient were utilized in interpreting the data. The study’s results revealed that the agricultural field workers' showed a strong positive perception and a very high understanding on the impact of climate change to their working environment. Moreover, the study disclosed a significant relationship between the variables being investigated. Based on the findings of the study, the researchers concluded that the agricultural field workers’ understanding and perceptions are both influenced by one another towards the impact of climate change to their working environment. Thus, the institution and agriculture-related departments may encourage the conduct of conferences for further validation of climate change impacts to the working environment and promote programs for shared insights among the related group for the progressive implementation of climate-resilient strategies in the future.