Examining sustainability, awareness, and community spirit among Albanian university students


Huszák N., Kruja D., Garai Fodor M.

24th IEEE World Symposium on Applied Machine Intelligence and Informatics, SAMI 2026, Stara Lesna, Slovakia, 29 - 31 January 2026, pp.449-453, (Full Text) identifier

  • Publication Type: Conference Paper / Full Text
  • Doi Number: 10.1109/sami68106.2026.11420810
  • City: Stara Lesna
  • Country: Slovakia
  • Page Numbers: pp.449-453
  • Keywords: Albanian university students, awareness, community, sustainability
  • Azerbaijan State University of Economics (UNEC) Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

The aim of this study was to explore the attitudes, awareness, and community spirit of Albanian university students towards sustainability through primary research. The survey examined students' sustainability-related behaviors and how they interpret the role of environmental and social responsibility in their everyday lives and community relationships. The results show that sustainability, awareness, and community values are strongly present in the thinking and behavior of Albanian university students. At the same time, the research highlights that in order to further strengthen these values, it is necessary to coordinate the use of technological developments and personal communication opportunities. The study recommends promoting a more holistic approach to sustainability awareness that emphasizes the balance between environmental, social, and economic dimensions among younger generations.