Environmental safety of residents of Yakutsk and Zhatay: evidence from sociological research

Olga Krivoshapkina (), Alexandra Yakovleva, Alexandra Pavlova, Vasily Eroshenko, Akulina Zakharova, Paraskovia Gogoleva, Evgeniy Tikhonov and Ol’ga Kunickaya
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Olga Krivoshapkina: North-Eastern Federal University in Yakutsk
Alexandra Yakovleva: North-Eastern Federal University in Yakutsk
Alexandra Pavlova: Arctic State Agrotechnological University
Vasily Eroshenko: Moscow Pedagogical State University (MPGU)
Akulina Zakharova: North-Eastern Federal University in Yakutsk
Paraskovia Gogoleva: North-Eastern Federal University in Yakutsk
Evgeniy Tikhonov: Federal State Budget Educational Institution of Higher Education “Petrozavodsk State University”
Ol’ga Kunickaya: Arctic State Agrotechnological University

Journal of Environmental Studies and Sciences, 2022, vol. 12, issue 3, No 11, 566-576

Abstract: Abstract The level of ecological culture of the population is a significant element of environmental safety. The paper presents the results of a survey among residents of Yakutsk and Zhatay urban districts of the Russian Federation on environmental safety in these localities. Subsequent to this, the degree of environmental safety of interviewees was determined. The survey covered 527 respondents, the reliability of the data obtained was 95%, the sampling error in the various regulations varied between 2.87 and 4.98. Responses to all 14 questions in the questionnaire were analyzed. The cognitive component (environmental awareness of the situation across the region) was pronounced more than other components. It is highly typical for most residents in all settlements, comprising 65.9%. The second place (42.3%) belongs to the axiological component (motivation to ensure a stable environment), and the most challenging was the activity-based component (active measures to ensure environmental safety). The findings of this study are essential primarily to public servants at various levels of legislative and executive authorities, as well as employees of environmental safety services, in identifying effective measures for improving general environmental literacy. Research has shown gaps and white spots in the ecological culture of the inhabitants of Yakutsk and Zhatay of various ages. Further corrective measures by the responsible authorities are required for sustainable ecosystem development.

Keywords: Sociological research; Personal environmental safety; Cognitive; Activity-based; Axiological components (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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