Analysis of intentions to use the deposit system in Poland pilot studies

• Autorzy: Zdonek Iwona , Zdonek Dariusz , Hysa Beata

Identyfikatory

DOI

10.29119/1641-3466.2025.216.37

• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Purpose: The purpose of the article was to develop and validate scales that measure factors influencing intentions to use the deposit system, and then examine the determinants of these intentions. The scales were developed based on the Theory of Planned Behavior. Design/methodology/approach: Scale items were developed based on the literature analysis, and then each scale was validated based on questionnaire surveys. Validation was carried out based on Confirmatory Factor Analysis. In addition, based on structural equation modelling, a pilot analysis was conducted to validate the hypotheses regarding the influence of factors derived from the Theory of Planned Behavior on intentions to use the deposit system in Poland. Findings: Due to the complexity of factors resulting from the theory of rational behavior, it was necessary to develop eight measurement scales. Based on the research, six multi-item scales and two single-item scales were established that meet the criteria of convergent and discriminant validity. Pilot verification of the hypotheses allowed us to state that: 1) attitudes and social norms are significant factors determining the intention to use the deposit system, 2) ecological awareness is a significant factor determining attitudes towards the deposit system and social pressure to use this system, 3) convenience significantly affects the perceived control associated with using the deposit system. Research limitations/implications: The research presented in the article should not be generalized to the entire population due to its pilot nature. The sample of respondents participating in the research is not representative of the Polish population. Practical implications: The questionnaire and measurement scales proposed in the article can be used to study the factors determining the use of the deposit system in targeted studies on a larger and representative sample. Social implications: The article is relevant to research on factors influencing the use of plastic packaging in the food and beverage industry consistent with the circular economy. Originality/value: The article's novelty is the presentation of scales measuring the factors determining the use of the deposit system in Poland.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

sustainability; sustainable development; deposit system; plastic packaging; PLS-SEM

PL

zrównoważenie; zrównoważony rozwój; system kaucyjny; opakowanie plastikowe; PLS-SEM

• Wydawca: Wydawnictwo Politechniki Śląskiej
• Czasopismo: Zeszyty Naukowe. Organizacja i Zarządzanie / Politechnika Śląska
• Rocznik: 2025
• Tom: z. 216
• Strony: 631--645
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 26 poz.

Twórcy

autor

Zdonek Iwona

• Silesian University of Technology

• https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3377-0904

autor

Zdonek Dariusz

• Silesian University of Technology

• https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6190-9643

autor

Hysa Beata

• Silesian University of Technology

• https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1192-9395

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