The Results of Action Research on Knowledge, Attitudes and Behavior on Waste Management in Chong Chom Market, Amphur Kap Choeng, Surin Province

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to examine a level of knowledge, attitudes, and behavior on waste management among people living Chong Chom Market, Amphur Kap Choeng, Surin Province. The subjects participating in this study were trader from 150 shops; The study design was Action research. The study was divided into 3 phases: the preparation, operation, and evaluation, by using quality cycle in the Process. Those were Planning Stage (P), Acting Stage (A), Observe Stage (O) and Reflect Stage (R).The instrument used to collect the data was a questionnaire. The descriptive statistical test and Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient were administered to test the hypotheses. The results of this study revealed that the level of knowledge on waste management among people was found at a high level. Also, the subjects expressed a very good level of attitudes and behavior on waste management. There was a positive and low relationship between knowledge and behavior on waste management at a significant level of 0.05. In addition, a positive and moderate level of relationship was found between attitudes and behavior on waste management at a significant level of .01. Finally, there was no relationship between knowledge and attitude toward waste management.