Table 6.
Summary of variables included in the SEM model.
| Construct | Statements included in the survey |
|---|---|
| Beliefs |
I agree that wild pigs are a nuisance and a threat (BF1). I agree that wild pigs harm the natural environment (BF2). I agree that crops and livestock damage caused by wild pigs will harm the economy (BF3). I agree that wild pigs should be eliminated wherever possible (BF4). |
| Attitudes toward management methods |
I support targeted sharpshooting on the ground over bait sites (AT1). I support the use of legal toxicants (e.g., warfarin, sodium nitrite) (AT2). I support capture and kill (AT3). I support aerial control using helicopters (AT4). I support providing technical assistance for landowners/farmers to control wild pigs (AT5). |
| Perceived behavioral control | I feel confident implementing control methods myself (PBC). |
| Subjective norms |
My neighbors are willing to help each other with wild pig management (SN1). My neighbors trust each other (SN2). |
| Behavioral intentions |
I am willing to cooperate with my neighbors to manage/control wild pigs together (BI1). I feel obligated and am willing to manage wild pigs on my property (BI2). I am willing to learn more about how to manage/control wild pigs (BI3). |