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  • Environmental Psychology
  • Waste Management Behavior
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Research on solid waste management (SWM) and psychological models has advanced significantly over three decades.
  • Understanding behavioral aspects is crucial for designing effective SWM systems by informing statutory bodies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review and analyze existing literature on behavioral approaches applied to solid waste studies.
  • To identify research gaps and suggest future research directions in SWM behavior.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic literature review of 80 articles across diverse geographical regions.
  • Analysis of article focus, theoretical frameworks, study designs, and psychological factors.
  • Cluster analysis to identify extensively used psychological variables.

Main Results:

  • High-income countries, particularly the USA, dominate the literature.
  • Recycling behavior is the most studied area, primarily using individual behavior theories like the Theory of Planned Behavior.
  • A significant number of studies involve model testing and empirical research, but evaluation studies are lacking.
  • Psychological factors, with 34 variables, are frequently utilized.

Conclusions:

  • Identified four key research gaps and recommended future research paths.
  • Emphasized the need to investigate social elements for effective solid waste management.
  • Highlighted the potential for interdisciplinary research and the application of pro-environmental models, especially in developing countries.