Abstract:
The purpose of this study was twofold. First, it aimed at examining behavior on waste
management among people living in KhetSuanluang, Bangkok. Also, this study intended to
investigate factors correlating with their behavior on waste management as classified by gender,
age, educational level, occupation, monthly household income, and number of family members.
The subjects participating in this study were people from 380 households. The instrument used to
collect the data was a questionnaire. The descriptive statistical tests, including percentage, means,
and standard deviation were used. Also, the test of Chi-Square was administered at a pre-set
significant level of 0.05.
The results of this study revealed that the level of behavior on waste management among
people living in KhetSuanluang, Bangkok was found at a good level. Specifically, their behavior
in relation to recycling was rated at a good level, followed by the one relating to reducing waste,
and reusing, respectively. In addition, it was shown that there was no statistically significant
relationship between the subjects behavior on waste management and their monthly income and
number of family members.Finally, a statistically significant relationship was found between the
subjects behavior on waste management and their gender, age, educational level, and occupation
at a significant level of 0.05.