Factors Predicting Household Behaviors on Management of Solid Waste Reduction by PAKHAYO Ethnic Group in Mae Hong Son, Thailand
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Solid waste is a reservoir of germs and causes pollution problems in the community. To successfully reduce household waste, people need to be aware of benefits of reducing waste, barriers to reducing waste as well as potential health risks that may arise if waste is increasingly accumulated. This research uses a descriptive research model which aims to study common factors that predict household behaviors on management of solid waste by the Pakhayo ethnic group (Pakhayo) in Mae Hong Son, Thailand. A sample of 211 people was selected using multistage random sampling method. The research instrument used to collect data in this research was a questionnaire. Descriptive statistics were analyzed for frequency, percentage, mean and standard deviation. For inferential statistics, the relationship between factors was analyzed by Pearson's correlation coefficient and variables that define a stepwise multiple regression analysis. The results of the research show that age, the highest level of education, income, knowledge, attitude, participation, reducing solid waste, sorting of solid waste, and utilization of solid waste has a positive correlation with the household behavior on solid waste management of the community statistically significant (p < .05) (r= .497, .493, .339, .339, .680, .576, .882, .901 and .929) respectively. They were able to predict the household waste management behavior by 85.6%. It was revealed that variables of waste sorting was the essential factor in predicting the household behavior on solid waste management of the community, statistically significant (β = .824, p<.05). It is recommended that future research should employ participatory action research on the reduction of solid waste in the community and create a model of the community participation process for the community's appropriate solid waste management. The results can be applied to formulate a unique policy proposal on community waste management and apply to other similar areas.
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