Nugroho Yulianto, Wasino, Leo Agung Sutimin, Susanto, Balraj Singh Brar
This quantitative study investigated the effect of historical consciousness and literacy on heritage conservation among high school students in Ambarawa, Indonesia. It sought to determine how these educational factors contribute to conservation efforts and their correlation with such activities. The research utilized descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, and regression analyses to measure historical consciousness and literacy levels and their impact on conservation actions. High levels of historical consciousness and literacy were found among the students, scoring an average of 78 and 82 out of 100, respectively. Notably, a strong positive correlation existed between historical consciousness and conservation actions (0.76) and between historical literacy and conservation efforts (0.69). These elements accounted for 67% of the variance in students’ conservation activities. The findings underscore the significant influence of historical consciousness and literacy on students’ engagement in heritage conservation, highlighting their combined effect in fostering proactive conservation behaviors. The study advocates integrating historical consciousness and literacy into educational programs to enhance youth commitment to heritage conservation. Enhancing these aspects could lead to increased participation in conservation activities, promoting the preservation of heritage sites, and applying historical knowledge in local and global conservation discourses. © 2024, Universitas Negeri Semarang. All rights reserved.
Universitas Sebelas Maret, Indonesia; Universitas Negeri Semarang, Indonesia; Punjabi University, India
