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Tap and Bottled Water Consumption in a Higher Education Institution: Applying the Theory of Planned Behaviour

Sousa, Sara , Correia, Elisabete , Larguinho, Manuela , Viseu, Clara

ISLA — Instituto Politécnico de Gestão e Tecnologia

International Journal of Environmental Pollution and Remediation, Volume 12, 01 2024, pp. 1–10

This research study explores tap and bottled water consumption in a Portuguese public Higher Education Institution (HEI).Based on a sample of 413 valid responses, collected in an online survey that took place during the first quarter of 2022, and applying the Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB) framework, the present study achieved relevant results.It is observed a positive and significant influence of individuals` attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioural control in their intention to consume tap water, which has a positive and significant impact on tap water consumption behaviour.Nevertheless, it is identified the existence of an intentionbehaviour gap, revealing that individuals still consume bottled water, despite their willingness to drink more tap water.Increasing the scientific information on the individuals` behaviour regarding tap and bottled water consumption, allowing policy makers and educational institutions to adopt more effective measures and policies to change behaviours and promote more tap water consumption, thus avoiding the adverse environmental effects associated with the consumption of water in single use plastic bottles.

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#tap water consumption #bottled water consumption #Theory of Planned Behavior #Higher education institutions #intention-behavior gap #Attitudes #subjective norms #perceived behavioral control #single-use plastic bottles #environmental behaviour #Bottled water #Tap water #Consumption (sociology) #Institution #Water consumption

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Publication Type Journal article

Publication Year 2024

Journal / Conference / Work International Journal of Environmental Pollution and Remediation

ISSN 1929-2732

Volume / Issue Vol. 12

Pagination pp. 1–10

Publication Status Published

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