The Relationship between Personal Factors and Psychological Factors on Leftover Food Consumption Behavior of Working-age People in Village No. 10, Don Tako Sub-district, Mueang District, Ratchaburi Province

Abstract

This study aims to investigate the relationship between these factors and leftover food consumption behavior. The sample consisted of 424 working adults residing in the Don Tako Sub-district, Mueang District, Ratchaburi Province. The research tool was a questionnaire, and the data were analyzed using frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, and correlation analysis with ANOVA and Pearson’s correlation. The results showed that the participants were almost evenly distributed between males and females, with the majority being working adults aged 45-59 years. Most of them had completed high school or vocational education, were employed in general labor jobs, and had irregular working hours. Most were either single or married, followed Buddhism, and had a monthly income ranging from 9,001 to 15,000 Baht. The psychological factors affecting leftover food consumption behavior were assessed across five dimensions: motivation, perception, learning, attitude, and personality. The results revealed that the average motivation level was low, the average attitude level was moderate, while perception, learning, and personality were rated high. The relationship between personal factors and leftover food consumption indicated that age and marital status had a positive relationship with leftover food consumption at a statistically significant level (p value < 0.01). Meanwhile, the occupation has a negative relationship with leftover food consumption behavior at a statistically significant level (p value < 0.01). Regarding the psychological factors, personality, learning, and perception were positively related to leftover food consumption behavior at a statistically significant level (p value < 0.01). Meanwhile, motivation and attitude were negatively related to leftover food consumption behavior at a statistically significant level (p value < 0.01).