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Title: Adaptive Mechanisms for Addressing Coastal Erosion through Environmental Education: A Case Study of Samut Sakhon Province, Thailand
Language: English
Authors: Pinyaphat Aksarapornpithak, Porntida Visaetsilapanonta, Patrarabool Pichayapaiboon
Source: Journal of Education and Learning. 2026 15(2):291-303.
Availability: Canadian Center of Science and Education. 1595 Sixteenth Ave Suite 301, Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4B 3N9 Canada. Tel: 416-642-2606; Fax: 416-642-2608; e-mail: jel@ccsenet.org; Web site: http://www.ccsenet.org/journal/index.php/jel
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 13
Publication Date: 2026
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Environmental Education, Public Agencies, Community Leaders, Community Attitudes, Public Officials, Private Sector, Industry, Attitudes, Local Issues, Conservation (Environment)
Geographic Terms: Thailand
ISSN: 1927-5250
1927-5269
Abstract: Coastal erosion poses a severe and growing threat to shoreline communities in Thailand, particularly in Samut Sakhon Province, where socioeconomic vulnerability and environmental degradation intersect. In this study we employ a mixed-methods approach to examine the mechanisms of community-based adaptation through the lens of the environmental education process (EEP). The approach integrates qualitative interviews (n = 85), quantitative surveys (n = 364), and spatial vulnerability mapping. The findings reveal significant economic insecurity, low levels of community participation in environmental organizations, and limited knowledge and preventive behavior regarding coastal erosion. Statistical analysis indicates a strong correlation between adaptive behavior and various factors, including knowledge, attitudes, community participation, access to information, and land use. Knowledge emerges as the strongest predictor of adaptive behavior (β = 0.389, p < 0.001). These insights form the basis of a participatory adaptation model that connects local knowledge systems with nature-based solutions and environmental learning frameworks. The study emphasizes the significance of integrating education, participatory governance, and ecosystem restoration to enhance coastal resilience. The proposed model serves as a scalable foundation for policy innovation and sustainable shoreline management in vulnerable coastal regions.
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Accession Number: EJ1507232
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