Correlation of socio-economic status, environmental awareness, knowledge, and perception on solid waste management practices in barangays Talisay and Balibago, Calatagan, Batangas, Philippines
Issue Date
12-2009
Abstract
This study analyzed the correlation of socio-economic status, environmental awareness, knowledge, and perception with solid waste management practices in the coastal barangays of Talisay and Balibago, Calatagan, Batangas. The study employed structured survey and key informant interviews was employed to meet the objectives of the study.
Statistical analysis revealed that total family monthly income and environmental awareness are negatively correlated with solid waste management practices. However, environmental knowledge and perception are positively correlated with solid waste management practices. Environmental attainment and household size are negatively correlated with solid waste management practices in Barangay Talisay while these are positively correlated with solid waste management practices in Barangay Balibago.
Source or Periodical Title
Journal of Environmental Science and Management
ISSN
0119-1144
Volume
12
Issue
2
Page
27-37
Document Type
Article
College
School of Environmental Science and Management (SESAM)
Frequency
semi-annually
Physical Description
chart, tables, map
Language
English
Recommended Citation
Del Mundo, Dann Marie N.; Rebancos, Carmelita M.; and Alaira, Sofia A., "Correlation of socio-economic status, environmental awareness, knowledge, and perception on solid waste management practices in barangays Talisay and Balibago, Calatagan, Batangas, Philippines" (2009). Journal Article. 4231.
https://www.ukdr.uplb.edu.ph/journal-articles/4231
