Guidelines for the development of activities to raise awareness of waste separation in the household

Abstract

This research aimed to 1) To analyze the basic understanding and awareness of household waste separation. 2) To study the guidelines for the development of activities to raise awareness of waste separation in the household and 3) To practically benefit to raising social awareness from group activities. The sample used for this research was school students with education level lower than bachelor’s degree in Bangkok and vicinity. In-depth Interviews were used to collect data from 35 students. The research found that Attitude – According to comments from students during group activities, they had the attitude towards the household waste separation at the highest level because the waste separation behavior reduces pollution and makes the environment cleaner. Personal Norm to follow all the survey questions was at a moderate level as 1) parents expected them to engage in waste separation behavior, 2) friends expected them to engage in waste separation behavior, and 3) friends placed importance on engaging in waste separation behavior. Perceived behavioral control to put into practice was at a high level due to 1) waste separation is easy and 2) being confident that waste can be separated on a regular basis. Intention – Students had a high level of intention to practice 1) Students were willing to separate the waste if there is an appropriate waste separation spot. 2) Students planned to separate the waste if appropriate waste separation spots are available. 3) Intended to separate their household waste on a regular basis. The results were used as a guideline for the development of activities, activity development, creating interest in activities. All of which were necessary to be environmentally focused and to lead to the storytelling to create continuity of activity. Recommendations – If possible, the development of activities to raise awareness in the household for students and for parents should be integrated because parents have a significant influence in setting an example for target students.