2025 NYCU literacy_assessment (student) Analytics report~~
How do students at National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University perform in terms of awareness and engagement with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) based on the 2025 survey?
The analysis below provides an overview.
Respondent Profile
本研究之調查時間為2025年12月02日至12月18日，調查對象為目前就讀國立陽明交通大學年滿18歲至80歲之在學學生；
有效樣本共493人，相較前一年度273人，增加220人。
The survey was conducted from December 2 to December 18, 2025.
The target population consisted of current students at National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University aged between 18 and 80.
A total of 493 valid responses were collected, an increase of 220 compared to 273 in the previous year.
Figure 1. Distribution of Respondents by College (N = 493)
Response Overview
Respondents’ Background Knowledge of the Sustainable Development Goals
Among the 493 respondents, 288 students (58.4%) reported having participated in courses or activities related to sustainable development, while 205 students (41.6%) had not.
Average Number of Correct Answers
The questionnaire included 15 knowledge-based questions covering key topics such as sustainability literacy, climate change, water,
sustainable cities and communities, ecosystems, social equity, energy, and responsible consumption and production.
Respondents answered an average of 12.9 questions correctly, with an overall accuracy rate of 85.9%.
Among all knowledge-based questions, the three with the highest accuracy rates were mainly related to nature conservation and green preservation,
net-zero emissions and climate policy goals, and urban resilience and sustainable cities.
The question with the lowest accuracy rate was related to carbon reduction actions and low-carbon lifestyles.
(For detailed questions, accuracy rates, and number of correct responses, please refer to the full report.)
行動意願Willingness to Take Action
In addition to examining students’ awareness and attitudes toward sustainability literacy, it is also important to explore how sustainability is practiced in daily life.
With the increasing availability of sustainable products and services, along with government policies and incentive programs, more people are able to incorporate sustainability into their everyday routines.
Through five behavior-based questions designed in this study, respondents’ willingness to take action was assessed,
as well as the types of sustainable practices they adopt across different aspects of daily life, including food, clothing, housing, transportation, and leisure.
Which sustainable actions are most commonly practiced by respondents?
Daily Diet
Energy-Saving Measures
More than 60% of respondents reported that when purchasing household appliances, they only choose products with energy-saving labels or the highest energy efficiency rating (62.5%).
Nearly 70% set their air conditioners to 26–28°C or higher during the summer (69.8%), indicating strong awareness of and commitment to energy conservation and carbon reduction.
Additionally, 67.5% unplug appliances that consume standby power when not in use for extended periods.
Only 21.9% reported replacing electric water dispensers with a combination of electric kettles and insulated bottles during the summer.
Daily Commuting
Most respondents reported adopting low-carbon transportation methods, such as cycling or walking (83.2%) and using public transportation (86.2%),
showing strong commitment to reducing transportation-related carbon emissions in their daily commute and travel.
In comparison, 38.7% of respondents have used or are willing to use shared mobility services.
Only 15.0% reported driving electric cars or riding electric scooters.
