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Does information intervention influence residential waste-source separation behavior?

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  • Ma, Jing
  • Yin, Zhaoyun
  • McBean, Edward A.

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There is no consensus about the impact of information intervention on residential waste-source separation behavior. As such, in this study, a model is utilized to explore the impact of information intervention on such behavior. The mechanisms of information intervention on waste-source separation behavior were identified through structural equation modeling, and the technical convenience intervention was proven effective. The causal effects of several common information methods were analyzed. The major contribution of this study is to add knowledge indicating how information intervention changes consumer behavior.

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  • Ma, Jing & Yin, Zhaoyun & McBean, Edward A., 2023. "Does information intervention influence residential waste-source separation behavior?," Utilities Policy, Elsevier, vol. 82(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:juipol:v:82:y:2023:i:c:s0957178723000759
    DOI: 10.1016/j.jup.2023.101563
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