Factors Influencing Students’ Behavior Toward Trash Classification
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Trash classification plays an important role in enhancing people’s awareness of protecting environment. This study aimed to evaluate factors influencing students’ behavior toward trash classification in Vietnam. Six dimensions used in this study were: Knowledge, Attitude, Perceived Effective Behavior, Subjective Standards, Habits and Infrastructure. The research conducted a survey with participation of 274 respondents. The data was analyzed by using descriptive statistics, factor analysis and regression.
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