Household Survey data.

Effective water resource management in developing countries requires a nuanced understanding of the social factors that influence public engagement. This study investigates the relationship between socioeconomic and demographic variables and pro-environmental behaviors (PEBs) in the context of Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) in N’Djamena, Chad. A household survey of 582 participants was conducted using purposive sampling, and data were analyzed through chi-square tests, logistic regression, and univariate analysis. The findings reveal that while wealth status does not significantly influence PEBs, education level and gender are strong predictors. Individuals with at least a high school education were 2.5 times more likely to participate in water management meetings than those with less education. Men were also significantly more likely to attend such meetings than women. These results underscore the importance of incorporating educational initiatives and gender-sensitive strategies into water governance frameworks. The study recommends early environmental education and the involvement of community and religious leaders to foster inclusive and sustainable water management practices in the Lake Chad Basin.

发展中国家推行高效水资源管理，需对影响公众参与的各类社会因素具备精细化认知。本研究以乍得恩贾梅纳的水资源综合管理（Integrated Water Resources Management, IWRM）为研究场景，探讨社会经济与人口统计变量和亲环境行为（pro-environmental behaviors, PEBs）之间的关联。研究采用立意抽样法，面向582名受访者实施家庭入户调查，并通过卡方检验、逻辑回归与单变量分析对数据进行解析。结果显示，尽管财富水平对亲环境行为无显著影响，但受教育程度与性别是强有力的预测因子：至少接受过高中及以上教育的人群，参与水资源管理会议的概率为低教育水平人群的2.5倍；男性参与此类会议的概率亦显著高于女性。上述结果凸显了将教育举措与性别敏感型策略纳入水资源治理框架的重要性。本研究建议开展早期环境教育，推动社区与宗教领袖参与其中，以在乍得湖盆地构建包容性、可持续的水资源管理实践模式。