Examining Factors Influencing Public Knowledge, Risk Perception, and Policy Support for Waste Classification: A Multigroup Comparison of the Cognitive Mediation Model Based on Gender Differences

IF 3 3区社会学 Q1 COMMUNICATION Environmental Communication-A Journal of Nature and Culture Pub Date : 2023-09-06 DOI:10.1080/17524032.2023.2253499

Liang Chen, Wei Zheng, Lunrui Fu

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ABSTRACT Using the cognitive mediation model, this study aims to examine how media attention affects knowledge of the ways to implement waste classification via different information processing strategies, and ultimately influences risk perception of noncompliance with waste classification and policy support for waste classification. A total of 1,011 Chinese citizens participated in our survey using convenience sampling. The results demonstrated that media attention enhanced individuals’ knowledge via elaboration. The knowledge acquisition subsequently increased risk perception, which, in turn, strengthened policy support for waste classification. Furthermore, the multigroup structural equation modeling was conducted to determine differences in the cognitive meditation model between males and females. Compared with females, males with a high level of risk perception were more likely to support waste classification policies. Theoretical and practical contributions are discussed as well.

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垃圾分类公众知识、风险认知和政策支持的影响因素研究——基于性别差异的认知中介模型的多组比较

摘要本研究运用认知中介模型，探讨媒体关注如何通过不同的信息处理策略影响对垃圾分类实施方式的认知，并最终影响垃圾分类不合规风险感知和垃圾分类政策支持。采用方便抽样的方式，共有1011名中国公民参与了我们的调查。研究结果表明，媒体关注通过细化提高了个体的知识。知识的获取随后增加了风险认知，从而加强了对废物分类的政策支持。此外，采用多组结构方程模型分析认知冥想模型在男性和女性之间的差异。与女性相比，风险认知水平高的男性更有可能支持垃圾分类政策。讨论了本文的理论和实践贡献。

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