Mass communication and pro-environmental behaviour: waste recycling in Hong Kong

Chan, Kara K W

doi:10.1006/jema.1998.0189

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“…The practice rate of females is statistically higher than that of males in 33 out of 36 PEBs in Seoul and 37 out of 50 PEBs in Tokyo. The higher practice rates of PEBs in women have been reported in many previous studies [5,30,31]. It is easily understood that higher practice rates for the female respondents were observed in many homemaking PEBs, such as "B14: Ironing," "B21: Laundry," "B22: Used cooking oil," "B23: Little detergent," "B24: Waste (rule)," and "B25: Recycle (newspaper).…”

Section: Effects Of Demographicsmentioning

confidence: 72%

Influential Factors on Pro-Environmental Behaviors—A Case Study in Tokyo and Seoul

Lee¹,

Kurisu²,

Hanaki³

2013

LCE

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To develop the low-carbon society, in addition to the efforts by industrial and commercial sectors, promotion of people's pro-environmental behaviors (PEBs) has become one of the key issues. Some PEBs have been investigated in previous studies, however, the targets were limited to particular behaviors (i.e., recycling, water saving, electricity saving). The holistic view of understanding the characteristics of PEBs has remained insufficient. In this study, we selected 58 daily PEBs from various fields and investigated people's practice rates and attitudes in Seoul and Tokyo. The questionnaire surveys were conducted and 2393 (Seoul) and 2220 (Tokyo) valid responses were analyzed. Most PEBs had significantly different practice rates between Seoul and Tokyo. It can be concluded that the surrounding conditions, such as policy and infrastructure, have some influences on these differences. The positions of the reasons to practice or not to practice PEBs were visualized using multiple correspondence analyses. The results indicated that the monetary reason was the common factor for many PEBs, while some PEBs showed different reasons. The socio-demographic effects were not significantly different between the two regions. Commonly, women and older people showed more activities on PEBs.

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Section: Effects Of Demographicsmentioning

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Influential Factors on Pro-Environmental Behaviors—A Case Study in Tokyo and Seoul

Lee¹,

Kurisu²,

Hanaki³

2013

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“…In contrast, Chan [73], Knussen et al [78], Tonglet et al [53], and Hage et al [26] report that social pressure has no significant correlation to recycling. These studies suggest that social norms may operate at an early stage of a recycling scheme, but when this recycling scheme is wellestablished people have already had time to develop strong attitudes (positive or negative) and they are not influenced by external social pressure.…”

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Recycling Behaviour Among Householders: Synthesizing Determinants Via a Meta-analysis

Miafodzyeva

Brandt

2012

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PostprintThis is the accepted version of a paper published in Waste and Biomass Valorization. This paper has been peer-reviewed but does not include the final publisher proof-corrections or journal pagination. Abstract A meta-analysis was made of results from previous studies on different variables influencing and determining the recycling behaviour of householders. These studies were conducted by researchers working in various fields in a number of different countries and are published in diverse journals. We evaluated trends in research outputs in the period 1990-2010, during which the provision of recycling facilities to householders has greatly expanded and requirements have become more extensive and often more complex. Variables affecting the recycling behaviour of householders were classified into four theoretical groups: socio-psychological, technical-organisational, individual socio-demographic and study-specific. These groups (clusters) were identified in a meta-analysis of 63 empirical studies culled from published research. The strongest predictors of householders' recycling behaviour were identified as being convenience, moral norms, information and environmental concern. The theoretical framework developed can be used to formulate questionnaires and in data analysis.

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“…In another study, Pikturnienė and Bäumle [49] investigated public intentions for recycling in three Lithuanian cities and found only Attitude having statistically significant positive effect on the recycling intentions. In fact, Attitude appeared to be the most significant predictor of recycling intentions in several studies [50][51][52][53][54]. However, in some studies, PBC emerged as the most significant predictor of recycling intention.…”

Section: The Theory Of Planned Behaviour and Recycling Intentionmentioning

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Predictors of Recycling Intentions among the Youth: A Developing Country Perspective

Halder

Singh²

2018

Recycling

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India is currently facing a mounting challenge related to municipal waste management, due to an increasing urban population, and their high consumption lifestyles. India also has the world's highest number of young people in the 10-24 years age group. The study applied the theory of planned behaviour (TPB) model to predict school students' recycling intentions in Delhi, the capital of India and one of the highest producers of municipal solid wastes in the country. Data were collected from a school in New Delhi and the sample size consisted of 272 students from 9th and 10th grades. The TPB model explained 56% of the variance in the students' intentions to recycling. The predictor 'subjective norm' appeared to have the strongest impact on the students' recycling intentions, followed by 'attitude' and 'perceived behavioural control'. It indicated that social factors are driving the Indian youth's recycling intentions. It is important that the policymakers promote recycling as a social trend in India and provide adequate facilities to the public so that they can participate in recycling activities without facing difficulties. Schools also have a role in increasing students' awareness of recycling and motivating them to participate in household waste management practices.

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Mass communication and pro-environmental behaviour: waste recycling in Hong Kong

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Influential Factors on Pro-Environmental Behaviors—A Case Study in Tokyo and Seoul

Influential Factors on Pro-Environmental Behaviors—A Case Study in Tokyo and Seoul

Recycling Behaviour Among Householders: Synthesizing Determinants Via a Meta-analysis

Predictors of Recycling Intentions among the Youth: A Developing Country Perspective

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