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RESEARCH PAPER
Omani School Students’ Knowledge, Attitudes and Behaviors Towards Date palms: Investigating the Role of Gender and Geographical Regions
1
Biology teacher, Ministry of Education, OMAN
2
Humanities Research Centre, Sultan Qaboos University, OMAN
Publication date: 2020-09-27
EURASIA J. Math., Sci Tech. Ed 2020;16(11):em1898
KEYWORDS
ABSTRACT
The date palm occupies a special place in the Arab cultural heritage in general, and the Omani
heritage in particular. The development of the agricultural sector and date palms cultivation
depend mainly on the human factor represented by the farmlands with scientific skills and
knowledge. This study explores Omani school students’ knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors
towards date palms in light of two variables: gender and geographical area. The research follows
a descriptive method, where a questionnaire consisting of 50 phrases about the date palms was
distributed (25 knowledge, 15 attitudes, and 10 behaviors). The sample consisted of 894 students
(447 males and 447 females) randomly selected from different schools in two geographically
different governorates or regions (Muscat and Dakhiliya). The results showed a lack in students’
knowledge of date palms, while they showed positive attitudes and behaviors. Knowledge about
date palms among male and female students is the same, but attitudes and behaviors are more
positive with male students than female students. In addition, students who live in Al-Dakhiliya
(Interior) Governorate have more favorable attitudes and behaviors than those living in Muscat
Governorate. The results also showed statistically significant differences at (α = 0.05) in the
students’ attitudes and behaviors on the date palms due to the existence of date palms in their
homes or a family member working in the agricultural field. This study highlights the importance
of developing a strategic plan to generate interest in date palms among school students across
Oman.
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