Abstract
This study quantitatively examines the role of self-efficacy in small-scale farmers’ adoption of climate action strategies in Costa Rica and the Dominican Republic, two regions critically impacted by climate change. Using a cross-sectional quantitative research design, the research collected quantitative data through structured surveys administered to 100 small-scale farmers evenly split between the two countries. The Perceived Surmountable Knowledge and Resource Barriers to Climate Action (PSKRBCA) and Knowledge and Resource Self-Efficacy Scale (KRSES) were employed to assess farmers’ perceived barriers to climate action and their perceived self-efficacy. The study utilized inferential statistics, including correlation and regression analyses, to explore the relationship between perceived barriers and self-efficacy in climate adaptation practices. Results indicate significant negative correlations between perceived surmountable knowledge and resource barriers and knowledge and resource self-efficacy, suggesting that financial constraints, limited access to technology, and a lack of formal training significantly reduce farmers’ confidence in adopting climate-resilient practices. Regression analysis reveal that perceived self-efficacy significantly predicts the likelihood of farmers engaging in climate action, with country-specific differences observed in the levels of self-efficacy between Costa Rican and Dominican farmers. These findings provide crucial insights for policymakers aiming to enhance climate resilience through tailored interventions that reduce barriers and foster self-efficacy among small-scale farmers.
Presenters
Mohamed BenhimaLecturer, English Department, Mohammed V University, Morocco Ernesto Velazquez
Executive Director , Humanitarian Energy, Emergency Energy , Pennsylvania, United States
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
Human Impacts and Responsibility
KEYWORDS
Climate Action, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic Self-efficacy, Small-scale Farmers, Quantitative
