Investigating the acceptance of the reopening Bataan nuclear power plant: Integrating protection motivation theory and extended theory of planned behavior

Nuclear Engineering and Technology

Arving A. Abella¹  Jose Ma Luis D. Salazar²  Yogi Tri Prasetyo³  Reny Nadlifatin³  Anak Agung Ngurah Perwira Redi⁴  Justine Jacob C. Erfe⁴  Thanatorn Chuenyindee⁴  Ardvin Kester S. Ong⁴  Michael Nayat Young⁵ 

[1] Corresponding author.;Department of Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Santo Tomas, Philippines. España Blvd, 1015, Manila, Philippines;School of Graduate Studies, Mapúa University, Manila, Philippines. 658 Muralla St., Intramuros, Manila, 1002, Philippines;School of Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, Mapúa University, Manila, Philippines. 658 Muralla St., Intramuros, Manila, 1002, Philippines;Young Innovators Research Center, Mapúa University, Manila, Philippines. 658 Muralla St., Intramuros, Manila, 1002, Philippines;

关键词: Nuclear power plant;    Protection motivation theory;    Theory of planned behavior;    Structural equation modeling;   

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来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Nuclear power plant (NPP) is currently considered as one of the most reliable power sources. However, 182 of them are considered decommissioned and inactive including the one in Bataan, Philippines. The aim of this study was to investigate the acceptance of the reopening of Bataan Nuclear Power Plant (BNPP) by integrating the Theory of Planned Behavior and Protection Motivation Theory. A total of 815 Filipinos answered an online questionnaire which consisted of 37 questions. The Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) indicated that knowledge towards nuclear power plants was the key factor in determining people's acceptance towards NPP reopening. In addition, knowing the benefits would lead to positive perceived behavioral control (PBC) and attitude towards intention. Results showed that PBC and attitude are mediators towards the acceptance of people regarding the reopening of BNPP. If an individual's knowledge gravitates towards the perceived risk, then this can lead to the negative acceptance of the NPP reopening. On the other hand, if an individual's knowledge gravitates towards the perceived benefits, then this will lead to positive acceptance. This study is the first study that explored the acceptance of the reopening BNPP. Finally, the study's model construct would also be very beneficial for researchers, government, and even private sectors worldwide.

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