Public perceptions, knowledge, responsibilities, and behavior intentions on marine litter: Identifying profiles of small oceanic islands inhabitants

Bettencourt, Sara; Freitas, Diogo; Costa, Sónia; Caeiro, Sandra

doi:10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2022.106406

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“…According to Cristina Roman (2022), organizers of island tourism must guarantee an integrated system between ecosystems and environmental cleanliness, including beaches, so that sustainability can be achieved (Cristina Román, 2022) (Román, Borja, Uyarra, & Pouso, 2022). Surveys conducted in the Netherlands confirm that when choosing beach tourism, tourists will prioritize clean tourist areas (Bettencourt, Freitas, Costa, & Caeiro, 2023). Chanittha Chansuk (2022) emphasized that cleanliness and health are critical factors for tourism development (Chansuk et al, 2022).…”

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Tourism Development of the Siau Tagulandang Biaro Islands Regency Using Ahp and Buckleys Fuzzy-Ahp

Raco¹,

Krejci²,

Raton³

et al. 2022

Proceedings of the International Symposium on the Analytic Hierarchy Process

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The Covid 19 pandemic has significantly impacted the tourism industry, requiring areas such as the Siau Tagulandang Biaro Islands Regency to reevaluate their strategy. Identification of the key strategic initiatives is paramount to a successful tourism plan. Because these initiatives are often defined using vague and uncertain perceptions or gray areas, the Fuzzy-AHP methodology was identified and used to determine the value of each criterion and sub-criteria and establish strategic recommendations. The analysis results show that facilities are the highest criterion (34.4% AHP; 24.7% Fuzzy-AHP). The global weight calculation shows hygiene and health are priority elements (8.6% AHP; 8.2% Fuzzy-AHP). The sensitivity analysis shows that the results are robust, consistent, and stable. These results indicate no significant difference between the AHP and Fuzzy-AHP methods. The tourism development strategy for Siau Tagulandang Biaro regency must prioritize improving the cleanliness and health of tourist destinations.

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Tourism Development of the Siau Tagulandang Biaro Islands Regency Using Ahp and Buckleys Fuzzy-Ahp

Raco¹,

Krejci²,

Raton³

et al. 2022

Proceedings of the International Symposium on the Analytic Hierarchy Process

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“…Though some studies have focused on environment-related behaviour, they do not directly relate to coastal touring destinations (Latif et al , 2022; Wu et al , 2022; Savari et al , 2022). Few studies have discussed marine debris and the importance of recycling behaviour (Bettencourt, 2023; Praet et al , 2023; Lucrezi, 2022).…”

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Understanding environmentally responsible behavior of tourists at coastal tourist destinations

Aziz

Niazi

2023

SRJ

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Purpose Tourists’ irresponsible behaviours (e.g. damaging flowers, writing and painting on the walls and throwing waste material in the water and around the sea site) damage the coastal environment. The irresponsible behaviour of tourists has raised concerns about the sustainability of the coastal tourism environment. The purpose of this study is to identify and explain the behavioural patterns of tourists that can influence the environmentally responsible behaviours (ERBs) of tourists, particularly in the context of coastal tourism. The study aims to provide a theoretical and practical explanation of destination image and perceived destination value (PDV) in shaping ERB with the mediating role of destination social responsibility (DSR) among tourists at the coastal touring destination. Design/methodology/approach The study used a quantitative research design and data were gathered from the five beaches in Karachi. Structured equation model was used to analyse the direct and mediating effect while stepwise regression was used to analyse the moderating effect of DSR. The results of the direct effect showed that cognitive image has a significant effect on the affective image, while the insignificant effect on conative image and ERB. While the affective image has a significant effect on conative and ERB, and finally, results showed a significant effect of conative image on ERB. Results of the study revealed that PDV significantly mediated the relationship between cognitive, affective and conative destination image and ERB. Finally, the study’s results revealed that DSR has significantly moderated the relationship between affective, conative destination image, PDV and ERB. Findings The results are divided into three categories, direct effect, mediating effect and moderating effect. The results of the direct effect showed that cognitive image has a significant effect on the affective image, while the insignificant effect on conative image and ERB. While affective image has a significant effect on conative and ERB, and finally, results showed a significant effect of conative image on ERB. It is found in the results that PDV significantly mediated the relationship between cognitive, affective and conative destination image and ERB. Finally, the study’s results revealed that DSR has significantly moderated the relationship between affective, conative destination image, PDV and ERB. Research limitations/implications First, data has been collected from a single geographic area of Pakistan. Therefore, cross-country data are required to compare the ERB of tourists. Second, only local respondents are considered in the study; future studies may include foreign tourists as well. Finally, data has been collected during one month in summer, which may have measured the experience of only summer. The respondent may have different perceived values and destination images during winter. The future study may split data collection into summer and winter to cover diverse perceptions of tourists. Social implications It is almost impossible for coastal destinations to achieve a competitive advantage without attaining sustainable coastal environments. Clean and green beaches and responsible behaviour towards marine mammals can only be achieved through tourists’ ERB. This study has major contributions towards society by reserving the natural environment of coastal areas. Originality/value This research will significantly contribute to the existing literature by extending the ERB knowledge through the theoretical lens of cognitive-affective-conative models and social expectancy theory. Moreover, PDV as a mediator and DSR as a moderator will enhance the understanding of ERB and extend the existing literature. Further research has provided a strong understanding of how cognitive, effective and conative image helps in influencing the ERB of tourists. Moreover, research will benefit destination managers and policymakers to enhance the image and perceived value of touring destinations. Finally, this study is a unique attempt to present a comprehensive model which could be applicable to diverse situations and areas.

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“…As many as 81% of participants supported the avoidance of plastic utensils and reducing plastic bag use and 87% reported that they separated different types of waste for recycling. A questionnaire study of participants in the Portuguese islands of Madeira and Porto Santo, found similar attitudes towards plastics however younger people (19-25 years), especially young males and students were less likely to report litter-reducing behavioural intentions (Bettencourt et al, 2023). Similarly, a questionnaire study of 947 people (mainly young women) living in 6 cities in Albania (Bajrami et al, 2023) found that most used plastic bags for their market and grocery shopping (70%) while also agreeing that plastic pollution poses a high risk to the environment (94%).…”

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Global perceptions of plastic pollution: The contours and limits of debate

Henderson

2023

Camb. prisms Plast.

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Plastic pollution is central to policy and public debates about anthropogenic damage to the environment. Negotiations for an international binding treaty to end plastic pollution provide a timely opportunity to analyse peer-reviewed papers concerning public perceptions of plastic pollution (n = 39). These focused on the impact of plastic pollution solely on the marine ecosystem, single-use plastics, barriers to recycling and risks of microplastics. Research studies explored public perceptions of ‘plastic pollution’, ‘marine plastic litter’, ‘marine plastic pollution’ and ‘plastic marine debris’. These terms are not interchangeable and frame the problem. Awareness links to media representations and personal ‘choices’ are limited by lack of options (extended producer responsibility schemes). There was limited discussion of reducing the aggregate global volume of plastics produced. Future research could explore perceptions of risk (toxic chemicals, bioplastics) plastics and climate change or plastics and global biodiversity loss (beyond turtles). The social meaning of plastics, the heterogeneity of audiences and the role of media in framing risks can help inform plastics-related policy. Social Sciences and media scholars are well placed to unpack the socio-cultural context in which plastics are intertwined in people’s everyday lives and how social meanings of plastics may change in response to global crises.

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Public perceptions, knowledge, responsibilities, and behavior intentions on marine litter: Identifying profiles of small oceanic islands inhabitants

Cited by 16 publications

References 66 publications

Tourism Development of the Siau Tagulandang Biaro Islands Regency Using Ahp and Buckleys Fuzzy-Ahp

Tourism Development of the Siau Tagulandang Biaro Islands Regency Using Ahp and Buckleys Fuzzy-Ahp

Understanding environmentally responsible behavior of tourists at coastal tourist destinations

Global perceptions of plastic pollution: The contours and limits of debate

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