Predictors of Waste Separation Behavior and Behavioral Intention in Housewives Publisher



Asadi ZS¹ ; Sharifi AH² ; Naddafi K³ ; Amani G⁴ ; Abdi N⁵
Source: Health Education and Health Promotion Published:2024

Abstract

Aims Waste separation behavior is beneficial for implementing waste management, recycling, and financial savings. The present study aimed to identify the predictors of waste separation behavior and behavioral intention based on the integrated behavioral model among housewives in Tehran. Instrument & Methods This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted on 326 housewives in an institutional district located in the northern part of Tehran in 2023. Data collection was carried out using a developed questionnaire based on the integrated behavioral model. Findings The mean age of the study participants was 38.96 years. Waste separation behavior, environmental factors, and normative beliefs significantly influenced the behavioral intention score for waste separation (p<0.0001). The levels of increase for the aforementioned factors were reported as 0.655, 0.101, and 0.204, respectively (R2=0.569). Additionally, the history of waste separation training (p<0.0001) and the spouses’ educational level (p=0.003) were found to significantly affect the behavioral intention score for waste separation, with levels of increase reported as 0.786 and 0.275, respectively (R2=0.203). Conclusion The housewives’ behavior and their behavioral intention regarding waste separation largely depend on the history of waste separation training at the source and on environmental factors. © 2024, the Authors.