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<p>Long-term behavior changes are essential for mitigating the increasing risks of landslide disasters in mountainous regions. However, existing research predominantly emphasizes direct response to specific events, often neglecting the potential for behavioral spillover that contributes to long-term outcomes. This study aims to explore the mechanisms by which a single protective behavior can evolve into sustained practices that enhance resilience and sustainability over time. Integrating protection motivation theory and behavioral spillover frameworks, we analyzed survey data from 360 households using partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM). The results reveal: (1) Self-protective behaviors (e.g., preparing emergency supplies, participating in drills) significantly enhance sustainable land use intentions (path coefficient = 0.232, <i>p</i> &lt; 0.001); (2) Self-efficacy strongly mediates this effect (Variance Accounted For [VAF] = 55.86%); (3) Sense of control shows a negligible spillover effect (VAF = 4.58%). These findings underscore the potential of individual-level protective actions to drive broader sustainability goals, with self-efficacy playing a pivotal role in linking short-term preparedness with long-term behavioral engagement. The study offers valuable insights for policymakers to design interventions that harness individual preparedness to advance broader environmental and disaster resilience goals.</p>

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Examining the spillover effect of self-protective behaviors on sustainable land use intentions: behavioral insights from landslide-prone areas in China

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    2025年7月25日

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  • Xuan Hu,
  • Jing Tan,
  • Kefei Han

摘要

Long-term behavior changes are essential for mitigating the increasing risks of landslide disasters in mountainous regions. However, existing research predominantly emphasizes direct response to specific events, often neglecting the potential for behavioral spillover that contributes to long-term outcomes. This study aims to explore the mechanisms by which a single protective behavior can evolve into sustained practices that enhance resilience and sustainability over time. Integrating protection motivation theory and behavioral spillover frameworks, we analyzed survey data from 360 households using partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM). The results reveal: (1) Self-protective behaviors (e.g., preparing emergency supplies, participating in drills) significantly enhance sustainable land use intentions (path coefficient = 0.232, p < 0.001); (2) Self-efficacy strongly mediates this effect (Variance Accounted For [VAF] = 55.86%); (3) Sense of control shows a negligible spillover effect (VAF = 4.58%). These findings underscore the potential of individual-level protective actions to drive broader sustainability goals, with self-efficacy playing a pivotal role in linking short-term preparedness with long-term behavioral engagement. The study offers valuable insights for policymakers to design interventions that harness individual preparedness to advance broader environmental and disaster resilience goals.