Factors Affecting the Import and Management of Electronic Waste Khong Chai District, Kalasin Province
Keywords:
Electronic waste management, Khok Sa-at, AttitudeAbstract
This research sought to examine the determinants influencing e-waste management in Khon Chai District, Kalasin Province. Data was gathered from a sample of 500 individuals using a four-point Likert scale questionnaire. The dependent variable was electronic waste management behavior, encompassing the segregation, collection, transportation, and appropriate disposal of electronic trash. Quantitative data was obtained via surveys and statistical analysis. results indicated that the majority of the sample consisted of females (57.6%), individuals over 60 years of age (35.8%), those with primary education (68.6%), farmers (68.6%), and residents of the Khok Sa-at area (90.6%). The examination of the four elements influencing e-waste management revealed that attitude had the highest mean (2.25±0.77), signifying that it was the most significant factor. The public prioritized management practices that do not pollute the environment, as shown by a score of (1.97±0.85), suggesting a growing emphasis on responsible management. The subsequent factor was perception (1.87±0.84), indicating that the population possessed a moderate awareness of the effects of e-waste. The knowledge component exhibited the lowest mean value (1.82±0.85), signifying that public awareness regarding e-waste remains inadequate. The analysis of the association between demographic characteristics and attitudes revealed no significant difference in gender (Sig.=0.900). The views of males and females towards e-waste management were generally similar. The residential area exhibited a notable difference (F=3.775, Sig.=0.024). The Games-Howell analysis revealed substantial differences in mean attitudes between the Khok Sa-at and Non Sila Ling areas, as well as between the Non Sila Ling and Khong Chai areas. The Khok Sa-at and Khong Chai Phatthana areas exhibited no substantial differences.
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