Investigating the acceptance of the reopening Bataan nuclear power plant: Integrating protection motivation theory and extended theory of planned behavior

Ardvin Kester S. Ong; Yogi Tri Prasetyo; Jose Ma Luis D. Salazar; Justine Jacob C. Erfe; Arving A. Abella; Michael Nayat Young; Thanatorn Chuenyindee; Reny Nadlifatin; Anak Agung Ngurah Perwira Redi

Nuclear Engineering and Technology (Mar 2022)

Investigating the acceptance of the reopening Bataan nuclear power plant: Integrating protection motivation theory and extended theory of planned behavior

Ardvin Kester S. Ong,
Yogi Tri Prasetyo,
Jose Ma Luis D. Salazar,
Justine Jacob C. Erfe,
Arving A. Abella,
Michael Nayat Young,
Thanatorn Chuenyindee,
Reny Nadlifatin,
Anak Agung Ngurah Perwira Redi

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Ardvin Kester S. Ong: School of Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, Mapúa University, Manila, Philippines. 658 Muralla St., Intramuros, Manila, 1002, Philippines; School of Graduate Studies, Mapúa University, Manila, Philippines. 658 Muralla St., Intramuros, Manila, 1002, Philippines; Department of Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Santo Tomas, Philippines. España Blvd, 1015, Manila, Philippines
Yogi Tri Prasetyo: School of Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, Mapúa University, Manila, Philippines. 658 Muralla St., Intramuros, Manila, 1002, Philippines; Corresponding author.
Jose Ma Luis D. Salazar: Young Innovators Research Center, Mapúa University, Manila, Philippines. 658 Muralla St., Intramuros, Manila, 1002, Philippines
Justine Jacob C. Erfe: School of Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, Mapúa University, Manila, Philippines. 658 Muralla St., Intramuros, Manila, 1002, Philippines; School of Graduate Studies, Mapúa University, Manila, Philippines. 658 Muralla St., Intramuros, Manila, 1002, Philippines
Arving A. Abella: School of Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, Mapúa University, Manila, Philippines. 658 Muralla St., Intramuros, Manila, 1002, Philippines; School of Graduate Studies, Mapúa University, Manila, Philippines. 658 Muralla St., Intramuros, Manila, 1002, Philippines; Department of Engineering and Technical Services, Pearl Energy Philippines Operating Inc Barangay Cagsiay 1, Mauban, Quezon Province, 4330, Philippines
Michael Nayat Young: School of Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, Mapúa University, Manila, Philippines. 658 Muralla St., Intramuros, Manila, 1002, Philippines
Thanatorn Chuenyindee: School of Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, Mapúa University, Manila, Philippines. 658 Muralla St., Intramuros, Manila, 1002, Philippines; School of Graduate Studies, Mapúa University, Manila, Philippines. 658 Muralla St., Intramuros, Manila, 1002, Philippines; Navaminda Kasatriyadhiraj Royal Air Force Academy, Bangkok, 10220, Thailand
Reny Nadlifatin: Department of Information Systems, Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember, Kampus ITS Sukolilo, Surabaya, 60111, Indonesia
Anak Agung Ngurah Perwira Redi: Industrial Engineering Department, BINUS Graduate Program - Master of Industrial Engineering, Bina Nusantara University, Jakarta, 11480, Indonesia

Journal volume & issue: Vol. 54, no. 3
pp. 1115 – 1125

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Nuclear power plant (NPP) is currently considered as one of the most reliable power sources. However, 182 of them are considered decommissioned and inactive including the one in Bataan, Philippines. The aim of this study was to investigate the acceptance of the reopening of Bataan Nuclear Power Plant (BNPP) by integrating the Theory of Planned Behavior and Protection Motivation Theory. A total of 815 Filipinos answered an online questionnaire which consisted of 37 questions. The Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) indicated that knowledge towards nuclear power plants was the key factor in determining people's acceptance towards NPP reopening. In addition, knowing the benefits would lead to positive perceived behavioral control (PBC) and attitude towards intention. Results showed that PBC and attitude are mediators towards the acceptance of people regarding the reopening of BNPP. If an individual's knowledge gravitates towards the perceived risk, then this can lead to the negative acceptance of the NPP reopening. On the other hand, if an individual's knowledge gravitates towards the perceived benefits, then this will lead to positive acceptance. This study is the first study that explored the acceptance of the reopening BNPP. Finally, the study's model construct would also be very beneficial for researchers, government, and even private sectors worldwide.

Published in Nuclear Engineering and Technology

ISSN: 1738-5733 (Print)
Publisher: Elsevier
Country of publisher: Korea, Republic of
LCC subjects: Technology: Electrical engineering. Electronics. Nuclear engineering: Nuclear engineering. Atomic power
Website: http://www.journals.elsevier.com/nuclear-engineering-and-technology

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