Exploring the effects of spatial distance on public perception of waste-to-energy incineration projects.

Zhou, Q; Xu, M; Liu, Y; Cui, C; Xia, B; Ke, Y; Skitmore, M

Exploring the effects of spatial distance on public perception of waste-to-energy incineration projects.

Zhou, Q Xu, M Liu, Y Cui, C Xia, B Ke, Y

Skitmore, M

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Publisher:: PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD
Publication Type:: Journal Article
Citation:: Waste Manag, 2022, 143, pp. 168-176
Issue Date:: 2022-04-15

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dc.contributor.author	Zhou, Q
dc.contributor.author	Xu, M
dc.contributor.author	Liu, Y
dc.contributor.author	Cui, C
dc.contributor.author	Xia, B
dc.contributor.author	Ke, Y https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3426-703X
dc.contributor.author	Skitmore, M
dc.date.accessioned	2023-01-17T02:21:25Z
dc.date.available	2022-02-26
dc.date.available	2023-01-17T02:21:25Z
dc.date.issued	2022-04-15
dc.identifier.citation	Waste Manag, 2022, 143, pp. 168-176
dc.identifier.issn	0956-053X
dc.identifier.issn	1879-2456
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/165057
dc.description.abstract	The spatial distance of residents from potentially harmful facilities plays a vital role in shaping their perceptions of the facilities. Based on environmental psychology theories, such as the ripple effect, psychological typhoon eye effect, and marginal zone effect, two waste-to-energy (WTE) incineration plants in China's Zhejiang province are used as case studies to understand peoples' perceptions. Following a questionnaire survey of local residents, the results of a one-way ANOVA indicate a low acceptance of incinerators and a high level of perceived risk; the impact of spatial distance on the local residents' level of perceived risk correspond to the marginal zone effect; and the perception of economic benefits, trust, fairness, and acceptance of WTE incinerators have a ripple effect. Furthermore, the impact of spatial distance is effectively eliminated or alleviated by a range of community engagement approvals and various forms of economic compensation. These findings enrich the knowledge system related to environmental psychology research on NIMBY infrastructure projects and contribute toward better understanding of public psychology in order to provide a future reference for more efficient decision-making models.
dc.format	Print-Electronic
dc.language	eng
dc.publisher	PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD
dc.relation.ispartof	Waste Manag
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1016/j.wasman.2022.02.033
dc.rights	info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess
dc.subject	0907 Environmental Engineering
dc.subject.classification	Environmental Sciences
dc.subject.mesh	Incineration
dc.subject.mesh	Public Opinion
dc.subject.mesh	Surveys and Questionnaires
dc.subject.mesh	Incineration
dc.subject.mesh	Public Opinion
dc.subject.mesh	Surveys and Questionnaires
dc.title	Exploring the effects of spatial distance on public perception of waste-to-energy incineration projects.
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	143
utslib.location.activity	United States
utslib.for	0907 Environmental Engineering
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building/School of Built Environment
utslib.copyright.status	closed_access	*
dc.date.updated	2023-01-17T02:21:23Z
pubs.publication-status	Published
pubs.volume	143

Abstract:

The spatial distance of residents from potentially harmful facilities plays a vital role in shaping their perceptions of the facilities. Based on environmental psychology theories, such as the ripple effect, psychological typhoon eye effect, and marginal zone effect, two waste-to-energy (WTE) incineration plants in China's Zhejiang province are used as case studies to understand peoples' perceptions. Following a questionnaire survey of local residents, the results of a one-way ANOVA indicate a low acceptance of incinerators and a high level of perceived risk; the impact of spatial distance on the local residents' level of perceived risk correspond to the marginal zone effect; and the perception of economic benefits, trust, fairness, and acceptance of WTE incinerators have a ripple effect. Furthermore, the impact of spatial distance is effectively eliminated or alleviated by a range of community engagement approvals and various forms of economic compensation. These findings enrich the knowledge system related to environmental psychology research on NIMBY infrastructure projects and contribute toward better understanding of public psychology in order to provide a future reference for more efficient decision-making models.

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