Analysis of Critical Factors Affecting Consumer Participation Intention in Textile Waste Reverse Logistics: A Case Study of Thailand
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This research aims to examine the key factors influencing consumer participation intention in textile waste reverse logistics in Thailand. Specifically, it investigates the effects of recycling awareness, social influence, institutional support, recycling infrastructure, and economic motivation on participation intention. This study adopted a quantitative research design. The research instrument was a structured questionnaire, and data were collected from 422 Thai residents using convenience sampling. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, reliability analysis, exploratory factor analysis, correlation analysis, and multiple regression analysis. The results of the research found that all five factors had significant positive effects on participation intention in textile waste reverse logistics. Recycling awareness had the strongest effect, followed by institutional support, social influence, economic motivation, and recycling infrastructure. These findings indicate that consumer participation in textile waste reverse logistics is influenced by both behavioral and structural factors. Therefore, improving public awareness, strengthening institutional support, expanding convenient recycling infrastructure, and providing appropriate economic incentives can help encourage consumer participation. The study provides practical implications for policymakers, local authorities, recycling organizations, and industry stakeholders in developing more effective textile waste collection, reuse, and recycling systems in Thailand.
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