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

Winnie Wing Mui So; Irene Nga Yee Cheng; Lewis Ting On Cheung; Yu Chen; Stephen Cheuk Fai Chow; Lincoln Fok; Sing Kai Lo

doi:10.1017/aee.2021.1

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

Winnie Wing Mui So^*, Irene Nga Yee Cheng, Lewis Ting On Cheung, Yu Chen, Stephen Cheuk Fai Chow, Lincoln Fok, Sing Kai Lo

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The Education University of Hong Kong

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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.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	266-284
Number of pages	19
Journal	Australian Journal of Environmental Education
Volume	37
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1017/aee.2021.1
State	Published - 29 11 2021
Externally published	Yes

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Keywords

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

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

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