Abstract

The study aims to examine the relationship between demographic factors such as gender, income and occupation with the environmental awareness, knowledge and behavior. Data was collected through self administrated questionnaires from students of business studies of leading business schools in Lahore. The data were analyzed through using t-statistic test and ANOVA to analyze the relationships and their effect of different demographic factors on the environmental awareness, knowledge and behavior. The result of this survey shows that the students with high income level are more environmentally knowledge able from those students whose income is less. Parents’ occupation has significant impact on the overall environmental awareness. The research implications and need of future studies are also present in the study.

Keywords:

Awareness, demographics, environmental problems, parents, occupation, students,

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