A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY TO ASSESS KNOWLEDGE REGARDING ENERGY CONSERVATION AMONG ADOLESCENTS IN KRISTRAJ HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL AT KOLLAM DISTRICT WITH A VIEW TO DEVELOP A SELF INSTRUCTIONAL MODULE
Anu Shaji, Haleena Henry, Josmi Johnson, Soja J., Sruthy Mary John and Mrs. Jyothi Lakshmi J.*
ABSTRACT
The research project under took was “A descriptive study to assess the knowledge regarding energy conservation among adolescent in Kristraj Higher Secondary School at Kollam district with a view to develop a self instructional module.” The objectives of the study were as follows to assess the knowledge regarding energy conservation among adolescents in Kristraj Higher Secondary School at Kollam.to find out the association between knowledge regarding energy conservation among adolescents and selected demographic variables. A quantitative non-experimental descriptive research design was adopted for this study. The study was conducted among 100 adolescents at Kristraj Higher secondary school Kollam district. In order to assess the knowledge regarding energy conservation among adolescents, was selected by convenience sampling technique. The tool used for data collection consisted of variables and self structured questionnaires, basic introduction of the study was given to the subjects. The analysis of the data was based on the objectives of the study. The Major findings of the study were as follows: The Study shows that out of 100 samples 27% of sample had Excellent knowledge. 52% had good knowledge. 19% had average knowledge and 2% had poor Knowledge regarding energy conservation. The study found that there was significant association between knowledge and demographic variables such as age, economical status and total number of LED bulbs. Non significant association was found between knowledge and demographic variables like type of water, previous exposure to class, number of class attended.
Keywords: Assess, adolescent, knowledge, energy conservation, self structured questionnaires.
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