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Extending the theory of planned behaviour to explore the plastic waste minimisation intention of Hong Kong citizens

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2021

Winnie Wing Mui So Open the ORCID record for Winnie Wing Mui So [Opens in a new window] ,
Irene Nga Yee Cheng ,
Lewis Ting On Cheung ,
Yu Chen ,
Stephen Cheuk Fai Chow ,
Lincoln Fok  and
Sing Kai Lo
Winnie Wing Mui So*
Affiliation:
Department of Science and Environmental Studies, The Education University of Hong Kong, Tai Po, Hong Kong SAR, China
Irene Nga Yee Cheng
Affiliation:
Department of Science and Environmental Studies, The Education University of Hong Kong, Tai Po, Hong Kong SAR, China
Lewis Ting On Cheung
Affiliation:
Department of Social Sciences, The Education University of Hong Kong, Tai Po, Hong Kong SAR, China
Yu Chen
Affiliation:
Department of Science and Environmental Studies, The Education University of Hong Kong, Tai Po, Hong Kong SAR, China
Stephen Cheuk Fai Chow
Affiliation:
Department of Science and Environmental Studies, The Education University of Hong Kong, Tai Po, Hong Kong SAR, China
Lincoln Fok
Affiliation:
Department of Science and Environmental Studies, The Education University of Hong Kong, Tai Po, Hong Kong SAR, China
Sing Kai Lo
Affiliation:
Faculty of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, The Education University of Hong Kong, Tai Po, Hong Kong SAR, China
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*Corresponding author. E-mail: wiso@eduhk.hk
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Abstract

This study aimed to explore the relationships between situational and psychological factors and Hong Kong citizens’ plastic waste management (PWM) intentions based on an extended theory of planned behaviour model with situational factors. A total of 996 Hong Kong permanent residents were surveyed, and data were analysed using structural equation modelling. The results revealed that situational factors had a direct and positive effect on PWM intention, but also affected PWM intention indirectly through their significant effects on attitude and perceived behavioural control regarding PWM. The implications for environmental education and policy are discussed.

Keywords

reducereuse and recycle (3Rs)the theory of planned behaviour (TPB)plastic waste minimisation (PWM)perceived behavioural control (PBC)Hong Kong citizens

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Australian Journal of Environmental Education , Volume 37 , Issue 3 , November 2021 , pp. 266 - 284
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