Analysis Factors Influencing Community Behaviour in Food Waste Reduction
Keywords:
Attitudes, community behavior, knowledge, food waste, extension programAbstract
Food waste is a significant global issue with environmental, economic, and social implications. So that it should be analyze more to get solution. This study aims to analyze the factors influencing community behavior in food waste reduction, focusing on the knowledge, attitudes, and actions of individuals. Using a quantitative research methodology, data was collected from 69 respondents via a Google Form survey. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) was used to test the hypotheses, revealing significant relationships among the variables. The findings indicate that individual characteristics positively affect knowledge about food waste, which in turn influences attitudes and behaviors towards reducing food waste. The study contributes to increasing the understanding of how personal and psychological factors can be driven to food waste reduction behaviors and support a more extension/campaign programs to reduce food waste at the community level.
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