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The effect of education for sustainable development on students´ intention and behavior to pursue a career in a sustainability related profession
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This study aims to apply the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) to explain students’ intentions and behaviors towards working in a sustainability related profession. Furthermore, the effect of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) on students is analyzed. It is proposed that ESD influences intention and job search behavior related to sustainability positively. 536 students from Maastricht University’ s School of Business and Economics were surveyed. For testing the effect of ESD, a new construct was developed based on key competencies in sustainability. The main finding is that the TPB has validity in this context and that ESD increases attitude, subjective norm and self-efficacy of students. Also, the TPB variables act as mediators between ESD and intention of working in a sustainability related profession. This intention then increases the actual job search behavior. Higher education institution leaders and governmental decision makers are encouraged to further implement ESD in universities to increase the relevance of universities and to produce responsible leaders. Further more, lifelong learning opportunities, more focus on sustainable consumption and the creation of shared value are practical implications.
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Education for sustainable development Key competencies for sustainability Theory of planned behavior Attitude Subjective norm Self-efficacy Intention Job search behavior