Based on the micro-survey data of 434 vegetable growers in Liaoning province,the structural equation model is used to factor the variables of social trust,risk perception,and pesticide use behavior.The relationship between social trust and risk perception on farm households'pesticide use behavior was verified by mediating test and moderating test.The results shows that social trust has a direct effect on pesticide use behavior through different action paths and effects,and an indirect effect on pesticide use behavior through risk perception mediating variables,but the moderating effect of training experience on this effect relationship is not significant.Based on the results of the study,targeted measures to improve farm households'social trust have been proposed in terms of strengthening the credit system of the pesticide industry,improving the degree of risk prediction for vegetable peasant households,and building an effective information platform,including improving the credit file of pesticide production and management entities,piloting the certificate of conformity system for edible agricultural products,and utilizing the new media to strengthen the social trust of peasant households by strengthening the exchange of information and technical training,among other things.
farm householdpesticide use behaviorsocial trustrisk perceptionbehavioral research