Title: Revealing everyday sustainability: insights from students' daily habits

Authors: Md Mehedi Hasan

Addresses: Human Resource Management Discipline, Khulna University, Bangladesh

Abstract: Sustainability has become a crucial imperative in today's world. Understanding and embracing sustainability has become the most sought-after phenomenon. This qualitative study delves into the sustainable behaviours of international students residing in Balassa Dormitory, Pecs, Hungary. Through four focus group discussions, it uncovers students' motivations, barriers, and daily practices related to sustainability. Findings reveal that students' consumption patterns, such as food, showering, and waste disposal, are influenced by routine habits, religion, family practices, and social culture. Significant themes include energy savings, water management, waste reduction, transportation options, and cultural impacts. The research emphasizes the importance of tailored interventions and educational programs considering students' diverse perspectives and experiences. It contributes to understanding the reasons, challenges, and cultural influences shaping students' sustainable conduct, paving the way for a more environmentally friendly future. This study is pioneering in its exploration of international students' sustainable lifestyles, filling a notable research gap.

Keywords: sustainability; students; everyday; habits; behaviours.

DOI: 10.1504/IJHES.2024.140201

International Journal of Higher Education and Sustainability, 2024 Vol.5 No.1, pp.75 - 108

Received: 02 Jan 2024
Accepted: 14 Apr 2024
Published online: 29 Jul 2024 *

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