• Sunila Kumari S
• Dr. Monalisa Nayak

Water scarcity is a growing global challenge, necessitating urgent actions to promote sustainable practices. Early adolescents, at a formative stage of development, are an ideal target group for fostering environmental awareness and behavior change. This systematic review examines the impact of educational interventions on early adolescents attitudes and behaviors toward water conservation. Adhering to PRISMA guidelines, 25 studies were included after a rigorous selection process from an initial pool of 150 studies sourced from multiple databases. The review identified diverse educational interventions, including classroom based programs, multimedia tools, experiential learning activities, and community driven projects. These interventions significantly improved participants awareness, attitudes, and behaviors toward water conservation, with interactive and participatory methods proving most effective. Gender based differences were observed, with female participants showing greater engagement and attitude shifts. Urban settings, particularly in regions like Bengaluru, demonstrated more pronounced behavioral changes than rural areas, highlighting the influence of infrastructure and accessibility. While the findings emphasise the potential of educational interventions to drive sustainable water practices, several research gaps persist. These include a lack of long-term impact assessments, limited exploration of socioeconomic factors, and variability in intervention designs. Future research should address these gaps and explore the integration of innovative technologies such as gamification. The study highlights the importance of embedding water conservation education in curricula and the need for policymakers to support equitable access to impactful interventions. By empowering early adolescents with knowledge and skills, educational initiatives can be crucial in addressing global water challenges and fostering environmental stewardship.

Water Conservation, Educational Interventions, Early Adolescents, Environmental Education, Behavioral Change, Sustainability

"‘Impact of Educational Interventions on Early Adolescent’s Attitudes and Behaviors Toward Water Conservation: A Systematic Review’", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 12, page no.e597-e607, December-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2412467.pdf

"‘Impact of Educational Interventions on Early Adolescent’s Attitudes and Behaviors Toward Water Conservation: A Systematic Review’", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 12, page no. ppe597-e607, December-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2412467.pdf