Household waste management behavior in the Blunyahrejo Village, Yogyakarta: Insights from the theory of planned behavior and social capital

Public Health Postgraduate Program, Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia

^* Corresponding author: zilfanifuadiyahhaq@mail.ugm.ac.id

Abstract

The escalating issue of waste highlights the importance of conducting this research to analyze household waste management behavior in the Blunyahrejo community from the perspectives of the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) and Social Capital. The key aspects analyzed from TPB include attitude toward the behavior, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control, as well as social networks and social trust. This type of research is quantitative and uses convenience sampling for data collection. A total of 102 samples were analyzed using logistic regression analysis for multivariate analysis. The results of the logistic regression analysis indicate that age (p<0.05, OR: 6.29), attitude toward the behavior (p<0.01, OR: 11.09), and perceived behavioral control (p<0.05, OR: 5.91) are significantly related to waste management behavior. Additionally, the variable of social trust has the greatest influence on waste management behavior (p<0.001, OR: 19.47). Social trust is the key factor influencing waste management behavior, as it enhances confidence and environmental awareness. Age also plays a role, with older individuals managing waste better due to greater maturity. Positive attitudes towards waste management and perceived control over waste further impact behavior. Effective waste management thus requires a strategy that fosters social trust, offers environmental education, and provides adequate infrastructure.