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Characterising topophilic behaviour in the wake of river decay and pollution through structural equation modelling

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  • Biplab Sarkar

    (Aliah University)

  • Aznarul Islam

    (Aliah University)

  • Debajit Datta

    (Jadavpur University)

Abstract

The present study examines the dynamics of topophilic behaviour in terms of place attachment, place satisfaction and pro-environmental behaviour in the context of Churni River decay and recurring pollution. The phenomena of river decay have been established by the historical records and empirical findings on declining discharge (~ 50% reduction during 1915–2018). Besides, the severe problem of water pollution has been identified (e.g., dissolved oxygen 1.86, 3.48 and 2.76 mg l−1 for pre-monsoon (February–May), monsoon (June–September), and post-monsoon (October–January), respectively) and cross-loadings of phosphate, nitrate and ammonia (e.g. 0.1, 0.3, and 0.1 mg l−1). The study also intends to figure out the various dimensions of topophilic behaviour in terms of low (feeble) and high (strong) pro-environmental behaviour. Therefore, the study constructed three hypotheses for linking place attachment with place satisfaction and pro-environmental behaviour. Finally, the empirical data on 240 respondents were used for confirmatory factor analysis and a structural equation model to test the hypotheses. The results supported the alternative hypotheses that all the sub-constructs of place attachment positively influence place satisfaction and pro-environmental behaviour except for the influence of place social bonding over place satisfaction. This reflects the keen intention of the local people to protect the river from all exogenous threats.

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  • Biplab Sarkar & Aznarul Islam & Debajit Datta, 2023. "Characterising topophilic behaviour in the wake of river decay and pollution through structural equation modelling," Environment, Development and Sustainability: A Multidisciplinary Approach to the Theory and Practice of Sustainable Development, Springer, vol. 25(12), pages 15043-15074, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:endesu:v:25:y:2023:i:12:d:10.1007_s10668-022-02701-z
    DOI: 10.1007/s10668-022-02701-z
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