Understanding the psychology and legal perspective of plastic dependency in Nigeria

Adibe, Cyprian Emeka; Nwafor, Ndubuisi; Ugwu, P.I; Obuka, Uju; Richards, Newman U.

Abstract

Using the theory of planned behaviour, this article aims to understand the psychology of plastic dependency in Nigeria. The plastics pollution has been more prevalent in its impact on the marine and terrestrial environment in Nigeria, this article engages with the mind-set of stakeholders from both governance and policy perspectives with the purpose of investigating and analysing the theory of planned behaviour to form a baseline for policy making and further research on how to combat plastics pollution in Nigeria.

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Feb 21, 2023
• Online Publication Date: Mar 16, 2023
• Publication Date: Jan 31, 2024
• Deposit Date: Nov 29, 2023
• Publicly Available Date: Mar 17, 2024
• Journal: Current Psychology
• Print ISSN: 1046-1310
• Electronic ISSN: 1936-4733
• Publisher: Springer (part of Springer Nature)
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 43
• Pages: 2630–2640
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12144-023-04452-0
• Keywords: Plastic pollution Plastic dependency Plastic bag prohibition Marine environment pollution Theory of planned behaviour Nigeria
• Public URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/11468907