International Journal of Waste Resources

Gender and Age Study of Mobile Phone Recycling and Stockpiling Behaviour in the UAE

World Congress on Sustainable Waste Management

June 21, 2023 | Webinar

Taher Ben Yahya

Universiti Teknologi, Malaysia

Scientific Tracks Abstracts: Int J Waste Resour

Abstract:

This study examines the factors that influence the overall intention of mobile phone users to recycle their devices, focusing on exploring potential demographic differences -mainly age and gender- in attitudes towards mobile phone recycling and stockpiling among men and women living in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Using a framework extending the theory of planned behaviour (TPB), including new factors like data security and perceived benefits and additional factors from the integrated business model (IBM). This study analysed 601 self-administered online survey responses from UAE residents. Results showed that women were less concerned about data privacy (21% vs 27%) and stored more devices than men 29.2%, mainly when the number of devices saved was two. Nevertheless, when the number of devices stored was three or four, men outnumbered women by 15.6% and 13.4% vs 10.4% and 6.8%. The results of this study provide valuable insights for stakeholders in the mobile phone industry, including the need to consider demographic differences in attitudes towards recycling and stockpiling when designing reverse supply chain management (RSCM) systems.

Biography :

Dr Taher Ben Yahya is a highly accomplished professional with over 15 years of experience in the telecommunications industry. He holds a PhD in management, specializing in supply chain management, and an MBA and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated expertise in various areas, including supply chain management, project management, and technology innovation in telecommunication. In addition to his academic achievements and professional experience, he has been recognized for his leadership and contributions to the telecommunications industry. He has published numerous articles and research papers on reverse supply chain management (RSCM), and customer behaviour on recycling. Overall, he is a dynamic and accomplished professional who has made significant contributions to the telecommunications industry and supply chain management.