Belief and Attitude among University Students towards Solid Waste Management (SWM): Its Implications to Revisiting the Curriculum
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https://doi.org/10.59573/emsj.7(2).2023.11Ключові слова:
solid waste management, belief, attitudeАнотація
Despite the different programs and ordinances implemented, solid waste management (SWM) problem remains to be a menace. For almost two decades after the implementation of R.A. 9003, the Philippines is still facing this problem. The underlying reason is the mind-set of the people – their belief regarding SWM. Ajzen’s Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) explained that belief is the underlying influencer of attitude/behavior. For instance, an individual takes action based on what he/she believed is right/wrong. Academes could imbue their students the right belief towards SWM. Curriculum could be revisited; subjects in SWM and sustainable development could be added. Hence, for policy-making purposes, this descriptive-survey study was conducted with university students to determine their beliefs and attitude towards SWM issues. Though most of them agreed that they have roles to play in SWM, the major findings of the study are the following: many of the respondents believed that SWM is not their concern and trash could be deposited anywhere when there are no SWM facilities available, that SW is a natural product of nature and could be burnt. And, almost all of them, however, believed that education is the best way in fixing SWM problem.
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