Table 4.
Results of regression analysis of the impact of risk perception sub-indicators on the pro-environmental behaviour of herding households in the Sanjiangyuan region.
| Variable type | Variable name | Variable definitions | B-value | Standardised regression coefficient | Sig |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Explanatory Variables | Perceived Environmental Risk | Ecological impacts of faeces and wastes | 0.423** | 0.072 | 0.010 |
| Degree of pasture degradation | 0.378** | 0.075 | 0.019 | ||
| Severity of natural disasters (e.g., snowstorms) | 0.225* | 0.072 | 0.096 | ||
|
Economy Risk perception |
Costs of pasture management | 0.118 | 0.077 | 0.456 | |
| Economic losses due to natural disasters (e.g. snowstorms) | 0.246* | 0.076 | 0.086 | ||
| Reduction in the number of stocked animals | 0.099 | 0.072 | 0.551 | ||
|
Disease Risk perception |
Immediate harmless treatment of sick and dead livestock | 0.391*** | 0.075 | 0.008 | |
| Regular disinfection and sterilisation of feed, water and manure channels | 0.412*** | 0.080 | 0.009 | ||
| Familiarity with disease prevention measures | 0.160 | 0.076 | 0.335 | ||
| Control Variables | Age | 0.515** | 0.088 | 0.010 | |
| Gender | 0.003 | 0.075 | 0.992 | ||
| Educational level | − 0.069 | 0.082 | 0.497 | ||
| The presence of village cadres among family members | 0.595* | 0.075 | 0.053 | ||
***Significant value at 1%, **significant value at 5%, *significant value at 10%.