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Predicting Recycling Behavior in New York State: an integrated model.

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¹School of Media & Communication, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dongchuan Road, Minhang District, Shanghai, 200240, China. zliu05@sjtu.edu.cn.

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Keywords:

Habit Information-motivation-behavioral skills model Norm activation model Recycling Theory of interpersonal behavior

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Environmental Psychology
Behavioral Science
Recycling Behavior

Background:

The U.S. recycling market faces a crisis, necessitating increased public participation in proper recycling.
Understanding the psychological factors influencing recycling intention and behavior is critical for effective interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate recycling intention and behavior by integrating the Norm Activation Model (NAM), the Information-Motivation-Behavioral Skills Model (IMB), and the Theory of Interpersonal Behavior (TIB).
To identify direct and indirect predictors of recycling behavior among New York state residents.

Main Methods:

A longitudinal study was conducted with 520 New York state residents.
An integrated model combining NAM, IMB, and TIB was statistically analyzed to assess its fit with the collected data.

Main Results:

The integrated model demonstrated a good fit with the data.
Personal norm, habit, and recycling intention were identified as direct predictors of recycling behavior.
Recycling intention was directly influenced by personal norm and behavioral skills, and indirectly by personal motivation, social motivation, and ascription of responsibility.

Conclusions:

Normative approaches are vital for environmental campaigns aimed at promoting recycling.
Interventions should focus on strengthening personal norms and behavioral skills to enhance recycling intention and subsequent behavior.