Factors That Affect The Waste Disposal Behavior

of The Residents of Aplaya, Bauan, Batangas

CHAPTER 1

THE PROBLEM

Introduction

1In the residential sector, socio-economic status and housing characteristics

affect not only the amount of municipal waste that individuals generate, but also

how they manage it (Emery et al., 2003). Social pressure may also influence

behavior regarding waste management (Barr, 2003).

We all know that one of the problems that our community’s facing is the

waste disposal behavior of the residents in a barangay. The residents in Aplaya

throw their garbage opposite the school where their children are studying and the

researchers want to know their reasons for that behavior. The stink and the

garbage that scattered near the school and the highway become so disgusting.

The researchers recognized the waste disposal behavior of the residents in

Aplaya was so alarming. Despite the fact that it is not allowed to throw their

garbage there they still do and disregard it. So the purpose of this research is to

determine the factors that affect the waste disposal behavior and intended to be

relevant to the solution of some practical issue.

Statement of the Problem

Based on the problem stated, the researchers attempted to answer the

following questions.

1. What is the demographic profile of the respondents with regards to the

following :

1.1 Age

1.2 Sex

1.3 Occupation

1.4 Socio – Economic Status

1.5 Household Type

2. How their waste socio – economic status affects their waste disposal behavior?

3. What personal attitude about the services like collecting garbage?

4. What are the patterns of behavior of the residents towards disposing their

garbage?

Scope, Delimitation and Limitation of the Study

The study is focused in the present waste disposal behavior of the residents

in Aplaya, Bauan, Batangas.

The study did not include residents who were not yet residing in Barangay

Aplaya. The data used in the study was further delimited to the information that

will be given by the interviewees, files and other information about the waste

disposal behavior.

This study is limited both geographically and in relation to time as it is a

representation of a specific situation. The results of the study are not intended to

be used to draw conclusions about waste management situations in other areas of

Bauan.

Significance of the Study

The outcomes of this study were deemed useful in augmenting the

understanding of the residents of Aplaya regarding appropriate waste disposal

behavior.

To the academe offering Psychology course, the outcome of this study may

help bring up interest in promoting Environmental Psychology.

To the local authorities, the findings of this study may endow awareness on

what are the factors that affect the waste disposal behavior in a rural community.

To the community, especially the young people who are just in early years

of learning and adapting, the outcome of this study may help have the profound

understanding of the intricate relationship between man and his environment.

To the present researchers, the outcome of this study will serve as their

guide in their future profession.

To the future researchers, the findings of this study may be used for further

study.

CHAPTER II

REVIEW OF LITERATURE

Conceptual Literature

Research Literature

Synthesis

Conceptual Framework

Conceptual Paradigm

Hypothesis of the Study

Definition of Terms