| Title |
Evolving a conceptual framework for sustainable e-waste management: a consumer typology based on environmental behavior |
| ID_Doc |
22942 |
| Authors |
Vighnesh, NV; Patil, B; Chandrashekar, D |
| Title |
Evolving a conceptual framework for sustainable e-waste management: a consumer typology based on environmental behavior |
| Year |
2024 |
| Published |
Journal Of Indian Business Research, 16.0, 1 |
| DOI |
10.1108/JIBR-03-2023-0073 |
| Abstract |
PurposeThere is widespread consensus that unchecked growth of e-waste is a major challenge to global sustainability transition. Current research has failed to connect e-waste with principles of circularity and sustainability from the consumption perspective. This paper aims to answer the following questions: What kind of environmental behaviors (EBs) exist among consumers in relation to e-waste?; In what ways are these consumers different from and similar to each other based on their EBs in relation to e-waste?; How do consumers and their EBs contribute to sustainable waste management?Design/methodology/approachBased on primary data from an Indian sample of information and communication technology consumers, EBs relevant to e-waste management are identified. In the next stage, a behavior-based segmentation and profiling of consumers is performed.FindingsThe first phase of analysis produced eight distinct EBs which were then used in the next phase to obtain a consumer typology of three segments. The three consumer segments differed significantly with each other on general environmental behavior and awareness about e-waste.Research limitations/implicationsThe paper develops a comprehensive conceptual framework for studying the demand-side circularity transition for sustainable e-waste management.Practical implicationsFor business stakeholders, findings of the study and the proposed framework can inform behavior change interventions to customize offerings for different right consumer segments.Originality/valueThe paper adds new knowledge to the intersectional area of e-waste, consumer behavior and sustainability through the development of consumer typology and a conceptual framework. |
| Author Keywords |
E-waste management; Sustainable consumption; Environmental behavior; Circular economy |
| Index Keywords |
Index Keywords |
| Document Type |
Other |
| Open Access |
Open Access |
| Source |
Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI) |
| EID |
WOS:001157627100001 |
| WoS Category |
Business |
| Research Area |
Business & Economics |
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