Evaluating Consumer Preferences and Perceptions of Packaged Drinking Water
The global consumption of bottled water is increasing, particularly in developing countries. This study aims to evaluate the quality of packaged water and examine the level of awareness regarding its consumption among residents of Sulaimani City in the Kurdistan region of Iraq, using a structured qu...
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| description | The global consumption of bottled water is increasing, particularly in developing countries. This study aims to evaluate the quality of packaged water and examine the level of awareness regarding its consumption among residents of Sulaimani City in the Kurdistan region of Iraq, using a structured questionnaire that covers demographics, water quality perceptions, reasons for preference, and satisfaction or grievances. The results reveal that demographic factors such as age, gender, education, and family size significantly affect perceptions. Younger and older individuals view packaged water as more convenient, while middle-aged respondents are less favorable. Higher education correlates with greater environmental awareness, and larger families find packaged water less practical. Shops, social media, and word of mouth are the primary information sources, with males generally expressing more favorable views. The study emphasizes the need to address demographic-specific concerns and raise awareness about environmental impacts. Policymakers and businesses should develop tailored strategies to enhance consumer satisfaction and promote sustainable consumption. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-3ca8b1bc1b704439b1ba4b0b509e169c2025-08-20T02:48:35ZengEngiscience PublisherJournal of Studies in Civil Engineering3007-86792024-12-0112344910.53898/jsce2024123572Evaluating Consumer Preferences and Perceptions of Packaged Drinking WaterAhsan Abdalkhaliq Taha0https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0407-546XHindreen Abdullah Taher1https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8405-8570Mohsen Isari2https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7158-0538Tayeb Sadeghifar3https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3897-7565Department of Statistics and Informatics, College of Administration and Economics, University of Sulaimani, Sulaymaniyah, 46001, IraqDepartment of Information Technology, College of Commerce, University of Sulaimani, Sulaymaniyah, 46001, IraqDepartment of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Kurdistan, Sanandaj, 6617715175, IranDepartment Physical Oceanography, Faculty of Marine Sciences, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, 14115, IranThe global consumption of bottled water is increasing, particularly in developing countries. This study aims to evaluate the quality of packaged water and examine the level of awareness regarding its consumption among residents of Sulaimani City in the Kurdistan region of Iraq, using a structured questionnaire that covers demographics, water quality perceptions, reasons for preference, and satisfaction or grievances. The results reveal that demographic factors such as age, gender, education, and family size significantly affect perceptions. Younger and older individuals view packaged water as more convenient, while middle-aged respondents are less favorable. Higher education correlates with greater environmental awareness, and larger families find packaged water less practical. Shops, social media, and word of mouth are the primary information sources, with males generally expressing more favorable views. The study emphasizes the need to address demographic-specific concerns and raise awareness about environmental impacts. Policymakers and businesses should develop tailored strategies to enhance consumer satisfaction and promote sustainable consumption.https://engiscience.com/index.php/JSCE/article/view/572packaged water consumptionconsumer preferencesenvironmental awarenesssustainable consumption |
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| title | Evaluating Consumer Preferences and Perceptions of Packaged Drinking Water |
| title_full | Evaluating Consumer Preferences and Perceptions of Packaged Drinking Water |
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| title_short | Evaluating Consumer Preferences and Perceptions of Packaged Drinking Water |
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| topic | packaged water consumption consumer preferences environmental awareness sustainable consumption |
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