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Abstract:
Nuclear power plants are
worldwide operated. While some countries consider phasing out nuclear power,
others are considering building new power plants. Controversial debates have
always arisen over the sustainability of nuclear energy, and radioactive waste
has been the main topic.
The possibility of long term
management of radioactive waste considering the population behavioural and
demographic characteristics is of particular importance in this study.
The aim of the study was to examine
if demographic factors and behavioural factors influence the sustainable
management of radioactive waste, more precisely their final disposal. In
particular, we analysed the relationship between each variable and the
acceptance of the final disposal of radioactive waste and the location of the
disposal facility.
To find the answer of the
present research study, we set the acceptance of the final disposal of
radioactive waste and the location of the disposal facility as dependent
variable and two demographic variables and two behavioural variables as
independent variables. Statistical correlations were performed between the
selected variables by using SPSS Statistics to establish the relationship
between the factors at the individual level and the acceptance of the final disposal
of radioactive waste in the context of sustainable development. Questionnaires
were used as research tool.
Based on this investigation, it
was found that there is no correlation between perceived risks and the
acceptance of the final disposal of radioactive waste and the location of the
disposal facility.
Likewise, this study shows that
individuals’ acceptance of radioactive waste is based on individual behaviour,
but it is also influenced by the demographic characteristics.
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