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Public perceptions, knowledge, responsibilities, and behavior intentions on marine litter: Identifying profiles of small oceanic islands inhabitants

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dc.contributor.authorBettencourt, Sara
dc.contributor.authorFreitas, Diogo Nuno
dc.contributor.authorCosta, Sónia
dc.contributor.authorCaeiro, Sandra
dc.date.accessioned2023-06-07T11:29:49Z
dc.date.available2023-06-07T11:29:49Z
dc.date.issued2023
dc.description.abstractMarine litter is a global threat, particularly on oceanic islands where the problem is exacerbated. Perceptions, knowledge, awareness, and attitudes towards the theme are crucial in its mitigation and prevention. This study assessed these points through a questionnaire to the inhabitants of a Portuguese archipelago. Data revealed that people associate marine litter with plastic and its impacts and are well informed about its sources and pathways. Yet, the degradation rates of marine items were frequently underestimated and the problem of marine litter was attributed, among others, to littering, single-use products, and excessive packaging. Some individuals did not consider themselves responsible for reducing marine litter, attributing responsibilities to third parties. The youngest group, men, and students were the ones who reported less litter-reducing intentions and behaviors. Distinct profiles were traced using the questionnaire’s answers, highlighting who needs marine litter literacy. Individuals who do not consider marine litter a current threat and live in a community that does not care about marine litter (profiles 1 and 2) were the groups that needed deeper intervention, due to their low perception and understanding of the problem. Marine litter literacy, management, and governance measures are necessary so that the public recognizes marine litter as a current threat, is worried about its impacts, avoids plastic use, and choses re-useable products (profile 4). In the studied oceanic islands, results indicated marine litter is not fully perceived by the public. A global and transformative shift in the way people are educated and behave towards waste and pollution is required, thereby highlighting the importance of increasing public perceptions assessment and marine litter literacy in the society.pt_PT
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dc.identifier.citationBettencourt, S., Freitas, D. N., Costa, S., & Caeiro, S. (2023). Public perceptions, knowledge, responsibilities, and behavior intentions on marine litter: Identifying profiles of small oceanic islands inhabitants. Ocean & Coastal Management, 231, 106406.pt_PT
dc.identifier.doi10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2022.106406pt_PT
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10400.13/5217
dc.language.isoengpt_PT
dc.peerreviewedyespt_PT
dc.publisherElsevierpt_PT
dc.relationEnhancing public awareness and stimulating co-responsibility for marine litter in Madeira island: a case study
dc.relationUser Profiling: An AGM-Based Belief Revision Approach Applied to Dynamic of Profiles
dc.relationCenter for Environmental and Sustainability Research
dc.relationMarine and Environmental Sciences Centre
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/pt_PT
dc.subjectMarine litterpt_PT
dc.subjectOceanic islandspt_PT
dc.subjectQuestionnairept_PT
dc.subjectPerceptionspt_PT
dc.subjectConcernspt_PT
dc.subjectStatistical analysispt_PT
dc.subject.pt_PT
dc.subjectFaculdade de Ciências Exatas e da Engenhariapt_PT
dc.titlePublic perceptions, knowledge, responsibilities, and behavior intentions on marine litter: Identifying profiles of small oceanic islands inhabitantspt_PT
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oaire.awardTitleEnhancing public awareness and stimulating co-responsibility for marine litter in Madeira island: a case study
oaire.awardTitleUser Profiling: An AGM-Based Belief Revision Approach Applied to Dynamic of Profiles
oaire.awardTitleCenter for Environmental and Sustainability Research
oaire.awardTitleMarine and Environmental Sciences Centre
oaire.awardURIinfo:eu-repo/grantAgreement/FCT//SFRH%2FBD%2F147085%2F2019/PT
oaire.awardURIinfo:eu-repo/grantAgreement/FCT//2021.07966.BD/PT
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oaire.citation.startPage106406pt_PT
oaire.citation.titleOcean & Coastal Managementpt_PT
oaire.citation.volume231pt_PT
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person.familyNameTeixeira Freitas
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person.givenNameDiogo Nuno
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