School-Based Environmentally Friendly Health Practices on Adolescents

The Effect of School-Based Environmentally Friendly Health Practices on Adolescents' Environmental Awareness, Sensitivity, and Well-Being Levels

This study was conducted to investigate the effect of a school-based environmentally friendly healthy practices program implemented among adolescents on the development of environmental awareness and sensitivity (environmental attitudes, environmental literacy, and recycling behaviors) and well-being levels. This research was carried out using a parallel-group randomized controlled experimental design. The study was conducted at a Secondary School. A total of 64 students participated in the study, with 32 students in the intervention group and 32 students in the control group. The School-Based Environmentally Friendly Healthy Practices Program, consisting of seven sessions, was implemented for the students. In addition to this program, a rhythmic exercise program was applied to the students for six weeks. Data were collected using a Personal Information Form. Environmental Attitude Scale, the Recycling Scale for Secondary School Students, and the Environmental Literacy Scale. Well-being levels were evaluated using the Five-Dimensional Well-Being Model for Adolescents: the EPOCH Scale.

Inclusion Criteria:

- Students enrolled in the sixth grade

Exclusion Criteria:

• Students who had participated in a similar environmental or health-related program within the past year
• Students who did not attend the program for at least two consecutive weeks - Students who requested to withdraw from the study