Acceptance of nuclear energy by pre-service teachers in Greece


Πρακτικά Εκτεταμένων Συνόψεων Εργασιών
Published: Sep 19, 2023
Keywords:
nuclear energy, social trust, acceptance
Elli Gkaltemi
Antonia Rafailia Vavoulioti
Anastasia Goulgouti
Georgios Stylos
Konstantinos Kotsis
Abstract

Nuclear energy is required to provide a reliable, sustainable, and environmentally friendly energy source. Its use, however, receives limited public support, mainly because of the nuclear disasters that have occurred in the past. In this research, pre-service teachers’ perceptions of Department of Primary Education at University of Ioannina regarding factors such as the proximity of nuclear power plants, social trust, perceived benefits and perceived nuclear knowledge are being examined. The sample consisted of 500 persons, and a questionnaire was distributed for data collection, which included demographic questions and 21 questions related to acceptance of nuclear energy. The demographic questions of gender and the direction of studies in high school highlighted differences regarding the public acceptance of nuclear energy.

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  • 2. PERCEPTIONS AND REFLECTIONS OF STUDENTS AND TEACHERS
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