Public Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors Toward Educational Renewable Energy Sources in Arab Society in Israel

This research delves into how educational renewable energy (RE) is perceived within Arab society. The research group consists of parents of middle school students who studied renewable energy in the Israeli science teaching curriculum. It posits three hypotheses, two of which were upheld, and one was refuted. The study highlights low-to-moderate levels in the general public’s knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors toward educational RE. Understanding these levels necessitates grasping the social and environmental influences at play. Variances in education priorities and resource accessibility most likely contribute to the observed differences. Although attitudes tend to align with societal values, behaviors exhibit a nuanced interplay of factors. Notably, familiarity with RE and a positive attitude correlate with sustainable behaviors, emphasizing the role of education and awareness. Surprisingly, demographic factors did not significantly affect these relationships, suggesting a shared environmental consciousness. The findings recommend using targeted interventions to enhance knowledge and foster positive attitudes toward RE in Arab society, ultimately promoting sustainable behaviors.