Factors Influencing Household Waste Reduction Behaviors in Rangsit City Municipality, Pathum Thani Province
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This research article aimed to study the factors affecting household solid waste reduction in Rangsit City Municipality, Pathum Thani Province. This study utilized a quantitative research methodology. The sample group consisted of population members in Rangsit City Municipality aged 20 years and older. The sample size was determined based on the criterion of 20 times the number of variables, yielding a sample of 300 participants obtained through stratified random sampling. The research instrument was a questionnaire, and data were analyzed using structural equation modeling.
The research findings revealed that household solid waste reduction was overall most influenced by expected benefits, followed by public perception, waste management support, and waste administration, respectively. When considering direct effects, household solid waste reduction was directly influenced solely by expected benefits. Regarding indirect effects, household solid waste reduction was indirectly influenced most by public perception, followed by waste management support and waste administration. Additionally, the model showed a good fit with the empirical data.
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