Community Participation in Marine Debris Management: A Case Study of A Coastal Community in Chonburi Province

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to study marine debris management community participation (MDMCP) through a case study of the Chonburi Province community by examining coastal MDMCP levels and comparing the coastal MDMCP levels as classified by basic variables. The goal was to create a database and offer guidelines for Chonburi Province MDMCP. 212 samples were coastal community residents in Chonburi Province. Data was collected by questionnaire and statistically analyzed by percentage, mean, standard deviation, t-test and one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) F-distribution test at a significance level of 0.05. Demographic considerations were also taken into account.

          Results revealed high coastal MDMCP levels in Chonburi Province. In terms of each aspect, participation in benefits was at the highest level, followed by cooperation, decision-making, and evaluation, all rated at high levels. These findings based on hypothesis testing suggest that no statistically significant difference was found in MDMCP levels. Demographically, statistically significant differences existed in MDMCP levels among samples according to differences in age, educational level, occupation, average monthly income, and length of residency at a significance level of 0.05.