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International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences

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ISSN: 2222-6990

Examining Highland Youth Farmers’ Adaptation Ability towards Climate Change Impacts

Mohd. Fauzi B Fadzil, Khairuddin Idris, Bahaman Abu Samah, Asnarulkhadi Abu Samah, Hayrol Azril Mohamed Shaffril

http://dx.doi.org/10.6007/IJARBSS/v7-i4/2826

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This paper examines the highland youth farmers’ ability to adapt to climate change impacts. This research applied a cross sectional survey involving 184 highland youth farmers from Cameron Highland, Lojing, Moyog and Kundasang. Respondents had a high adaptation level in relation to cognitive (M=3.79). Furthermore, the study concluded a high adaptation level in relation to practice among the respondents (M= 3.89). Interestingly, the respondents used creative initiatives in adapting towards climate change. The study stresses on the need for highland youth farmers to be proactive in strengthening their adaptation ability.

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