Optimal Consumption of Fuel in Iran: Behavior Analysis of Greenhouse Cucumber Growers Using Logical Approach

Document Type : Original Research

Authors
M. Adeli Sardooei 1
S. Behroozeh 1
L. Haji 2
1 Department of Agricultural Extension and Education, School of Agriculture, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Islamic Republic of Iran.
2 Department of Agricultural Extension and Education, School of Agriculture, Jiroft University, Jiroft, Islamic Republic of Iran.
10.22034/JAST.27.4.735
Abstract
The present study aimed to psychologically analyze greenhouse keepers' environmental behavior using the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB). This study is descriptive-correlational. The statistical population of the research consisted of greenhouse cucumber growers in Kerman Province, Iran (4,946 people), of whom 356 were selected as a sample, using the cluster sampling method. The sample size was estimated using the Karjesi and Morgan table. Data were collected using a structured and researcher-made questionnaire, and its validity and reliability (α= 0.91-0.94) were confirmed using various indices. Smart-PLS3 software was utilized to test the research hypotheses. The research findings indicated that the effects of three variables attitude, subjective norm, and perceived behavioral control on intention were statistically significant. Additionally, intention significantly mediated the relationship between dependent and independent variables. Furthermore, the independent variables were able to account for 32% and 51% of the variance in behavioral intention and environmental behavior of greenhouse keepers in optimal fuel consumption, respectively. It is recommended that policies and programs focusing on promoting fuel consumption behaviors be broadly centered on strengthening the intentions of greenhouse keepers. The findings of this study provide valuable insights in devising strategies to reduce fossil fuel consumption.

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