An Analysis on the Effect of Perceived Vulnerability and Benefit on E-Waste Management Practices

Mustapha Shehu; Mohammed Jibrin; Saleh Abdullahi Toro

doi:10.36948/ijfmr.2023.v05i04.4324

An Analysis on the Effect of Perceived Vulnerability and Benefit on E-Waste Management Practices

Author(s)	Mustapha Shehu, Mohammed Jibrin, Saleh Abdullahi Toro
Country	Nigeria
Abstract	The issue of electronic waste is becoming increasingly problematic in both advanced and emerging nations due to the presence of harmful substances in nearly all electronic waste items, which can have negative effects on human health and the environment. The objective of the study was to examine the influence of perceived vulnerability and benefit on e-waste management practices among electronic technicians. In this study, we utilized the Health Believe Model to determine how perceived vulnerability and benefits influence the e-waste management practices of electronic technicians. The study was carried out using a cross-sectional survey approach and the sample was obtained by employing proportionate stratified random sampling methodology. Out of the 265 questionnaire that were administered, 248 were completed and returned. Statistical procedures were employed to address the issues associated with missing data, outliers, and normality. Consequently, unidimensionality was established by conducting principal component analysis with varimax rotation. Partial Least Square Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) version 3.2.6 was used to evaluate the research model. The results of hypothesis testing indicated a significant impact of Perceived Benefit on e-waste management practice. The study successfully introduced a novel approach that combines various potential factors influencing e-waste management practices. Consequently, enhancing the understanding and perception of the benefits associated with e-waste can lead to improvements in e-waste management practices among electronic technicians. The findings of this study will provide valuable support to decision-makers in formulating policies that promote effective e-waste management practices, not only among electronic technicians but also among all users of information technology.
Keywords	E-waste, E-waste Management Practice, Perceived Vulnerability, Perceived Benefit.
Field	Computer
Published In	Volume 5, Issue 4, July-August 2023
Published On	2023-07-13
Cite This	An Analysis on the Effect of Perceived Vulnerability and Benefit on E-Waste Management Practices - Mustapha Shehu, Mohammed Jibrin, Saleh Abdullahi Toro - IJFMR Volume 5, Issue 4, July-August 2023. DOI 10.36948/ijfmr.2023.v05i04.4324
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2023.v05i04.4324
Short DOI	https://doi.org/gsgnsx

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