MECHANISM ANALYSIS OF MEDIA CHOICE AFFECT ADAPTIVE CAPACITY FORM IN YOUNGER GENERATIONS

Abstract

 In this paper it is discussed mechanism of media choice affect adaptive capacity form in younger generations. It is still unknown about adaptations of climate change for citizens. On the other hands, Citizens usually get information about climate change through media. Therefore, developing adaptive capacity in younger generations who will establish their lifestyle from now by media would be useful. This study used questionnaire investigations. 645 valid samples were gathered from students of elementary schools, junior high schools, and universities. Logit model and structural equation modeling were used for analytical methods. From the results, it was shown that media affects accommodation actions. Moreover, the structure, that coping effectively cognition affects adaptive behavior of future with growth, was shown. Finally, this paper discussed several recommendations to promote adaptive capacity using media.