Risk perception, beliefs and subjective norms of pro-environmental behavior in the residents of the brick sector of the San Jerónimo district, Cusco, 2019

Abstract

Abstract

 The research aims to study the relationship between risk perception, beliefs and pro-environmental subjective norms in the brick sectors of the district of San Jerónimo, Cusco. Three previously validated instruments were applied to 205 inhabitants of the brickyards. A quantitative, descriptive-correlational and cross-sectional methodology was used. The results showed the relationship between risk perception and pro-environmental beliefs, indicating a direct positive correlation of r = .43 and a value of p <0.000; the relationship between risk perception and subjective norms indicate a weak positive correlation (r = .33) and a p value <0.001 and the relationship between pro-environmental beliefs and subjective norms indicate a significant positive correlation r = .44 and a p value <0.001. The descriptive result shows a high level of perception of risk (63.4%), pro-environmental beliefs (66.3%); however, the subjective standards (56.1%) have a medium level. Conclusion: the inhabitants of the brickyards have pro-environmental perceptions, beliefs and subjective norms with the intention of reducing behaviors that deteriorate the environment, but this result is not reflected in their behavior.Key Words: Risk perception, pro-environmental beliefs, subjective norms, pro-environmental behavior.