On the Factors that Affect People's Involvement in Reducing Marine Waste

This study analyzed the impact of participation in marine conservation activities, environmental awareness, and ethical considerations as solutions to the increasing problem of marine waste in South Korea. Firstly, it is essential to address the rapidly escalating issue of marine waste in South Korea. The research findings strongly indicate that higher participation in marine conservation activities positively correlates with active involvement in reducing marine waste. In this study, the methodology involved assessing questionnaire reliability and validity using Cronbach&quots alpha, conducting factor analysis to identify significant items and understand relationships with latent variables, and performing binomial logistic regression to examine the effects of testing the effect of participation in marine debris reduction. Additionally, it was observed that a `heightened focus on environmental pollution and ethical thinking plays a crucial role. According to the study, individuals with a strong environmental consciousness and high ethical values tend to be more actively engaged in efforts to reduce marine litter. Such participants willingly contribute to reducing marine waste voluntarily. Based on these analytical results, it can be concluded that the development of private-sector marine conservation programs and continuous efforts to enhance public awareness are vital for addressing the problem of marine waste. Consequently, there is a pressing need to strengthen environmental and ethical education, which is expected to contribute to changing individuals&quot perceptions and behaviors.