Personal protective equipment waste management behavior of undergraduates in Xi'an City based on extended theory of value-identity-personal norm model

Li, Ting; Xu, Ting; Liang, Yan; Luo, Wei; Zhang, Jin

doi:10.1038/s41598-023-36534-1

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“…Improper waste management is worrisomeif adequate resources are not supported [10]. So it is important for stakeholders to create effective waste management policies [11] and an integrated program is needed [12]. The government needs to pay attention to waste utilization in connection with the energy crisis caused by fuel shortages [9].…”

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Dynamic Governance: Utilization of Waste Methane Gas as Renewable Energy (Case Study at Puuwatu Kendari Landfill)

Qomariyah,

Purwati,

Genggong

et al. 2023

Proceedings of the Regional Seminar on Community Issues, SSIK 2023, 20 September 2023, Kendari, Province of Sulawesi Tenggara,

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The use of new renewable energy (EBT) sources to meet the needs of electricity and gas in Indonesia is increasing but has not been optimally realized. Therefore, government support is needed in the use of NRE to help the community in the availability of electricity and gas. This study aims to find out the existing conditions and dynamic governance in the use of methane gas with waste energy sources at the Puuwatu Final Processing Site (TPA) Kendari City. The problem in utilizing methane gas from waste has not been optimal, so researchers want to know the existing conditions at the Puuwatu Kendari Landfill. This research uses Neo and Chen 2007 theory, that there are three capabilities in dynamic governance, namely: thinking ahead, thinking again and thinking across. This study uses post-positivist paradigm and qualitative method with data collection, namely observation, interview, and documentation. The results of this study show that the Kendari City government has been thinking long-term by preparing the Final Processing Site (TPA) land in Puuwatu, Kendari City. In addition, the government has also taken action by providing housing for waste pickers and the use of methane gas for people living in landfill areas. Not only that, the Kendari City Government has thought across borders by adopting ideas from other regions that have succeeded in synergizing with the private sector.

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confidence: 99%

Dynamic Governance: Utilization of Waste Methane Gas as Renewable Energy (Case Study at Puuwatu Kendari Landfill)

Qomariyah,

Purwati,

Genggong

et al. 2023

Proceedings of the Regional Seminar on Community Issues, SSIK 2023, 20 September 2023, Kendari, Province of Sulawesi Tenggara,

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Farmers' adaptation behavior to water scarcity in Western Iran: Application of the values-identity-personal norms model

Azadi,

Yaghoubi,

Gholamrezai

et al. 2024

Agricultural Water Management

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Decoding determinants of pro-environmental behaviors of higher education students: insights for sustainable future

Zhang,

Du,

Huang

et al. 2024

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Purpose The investigation of pro-environmental behaviors (PEB) among college students is essential for future sustainability endeavors. Existing research seldomly concentrated on college students and their PEB. This study aims to address the gap in understanding PEB among college students. Design/methodology/approach This study constructed an integrated model combining the theory of planned behavior (TPB) and the value-belief-norm (VBN) theory, with the novel addition of environmental risk perception. Through an empirical study involving 844 college students, this research analyzed the data with the structural model. Findings The authors identified that environmental values, attitudes, perceived behavioral control, subjective norms and risk perception play crucial roles in shaping PEB. This study also revealed age-related differences, highlighting that older students might be less influenced by attitudes and subjective norms due to more established habits. Findings underscore the importance of fostering PEB through environmental education, promotion of low-carbon lifestyle choices and incentives. This investigation not only enriches the theoretical framework for PEB but also offers practical insights for policymakers and educators to enhance sustainable practices among the youth. Research limitations/implications Though the authors offer valuable findings, this research has two key limitations: the use of observational data for hypothesis testing, which weakens causal inference, and the collection of data through questionnaires, which may be biased by social desirability. Respondents of self-report tend to behave in the socially desired ways. Consequently, they usually exaggerate their pro-environmental intention or PEB. To comprehend the influencing aspects more thoroughly, future research should consider incorporating experimental methods and objective data, such as digitalized data. Practical implications The findings provide valuable evidence for guiding college students’ PEB, including strengthening environmental education, promoting of low-carbon fashion and providing incentives for PEBs. Originality/value First, the authors examine the internal factors influencing PEB among Chinese university students within the “dual-carbon” initiative framework. Second, this research pioneers the use of structural equation modeling to merge TPB and VBN theories, offering a predictive model for university students’ PEB. Third, the authors introduce “environmental risk perception” as a novel variable derived from both TPB and VBN, enhancing the model’s explanatory power.

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Personal protective equipment waste management behavior of undergraduates in Xi'an City based on extended theory of value-identity-personal norm model

Cited by 5 publications

References 36 publications

Dynamic Governance: Utilization of Waste Methane Gas as Renewable Energy (Case Study at Puuwatu Kendari Landfill)

Dynamic Governance: Utilization of Waste Methane Gas as Renewable Energy (Case Study at Puuwatu Kendari Landfill)

Farmers' adaptation behavior to water scarcity in Western Iran: Application of the values-identity-personal norms model

Decoding determinants of pro-environmental behaviors of higher education students: insights for sustainable future

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