Acceptance of nuclear energy by pre-service teachers in Greece

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Published: Sep 17, 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.12681/codiste.7366
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Nuclear energy social trust acceptance
Elli Gkaltemi
Department of Primary Education, University of Ioannina
Antonia Rafailia Vavoulioti
Anastasia Goulgouti
Georgios Stylos
Department of Primary Education, University of Ioannina
Konstantinos Kotsis
Department of Primary Education, University of Ioannina
Abstract

Nuclear energy has the potential to become 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, future 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, consisting of 500 undergraduate students, was asked to complete a questionnaire that included demographic questions as well as 21 questions focused on attitudes towards the acceptance of nuclear energy. Furthermore, demographic questions about gender and high school field of study highlighted variations in public acceptance of nuclear energy.

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