Factors associated with willingness to engage in responsible smartphone disposal behaviors: Towards user-centric policies for sustainable smartphone management

IF 5.3 Q2 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

Cleaner and Responsible Consumption Pub Date : 2025-06-27 DOI:10.1016/j.clrc.2025.100301

Donghun Kang , Moon Choi

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Abstract

The short replacement cycle of smartphones generates substantial electronic waste, with many disused devices stored rather than disposed of responsibly. This study explores factors associated with the willingness to engage in responsible disposal. An online survey of South Korean adults (N = 943) assessed preferences for four disposal methods: (a) manufacturer trade-ins, (b) transfers to family/friends, (c) C2C sales, and (d) C2B sales. Non-disposal was prevalent, with 85.8 % storing an average of 2.0 smartphones. Trade-ins (31.9 %) were the most preferred method, followed by transfers (22.3 %), C2C sales (16.4 %), and C2B sales (15.5 %). Ordered logistic regression showed subjective norms, response efficacy, and disposal knowledge positively influenced willingness to dispose, while emotional attachment hindered disposal except for transfers. Findings suggest raising awareness and addressing emotional attachment can promote responsible recycling, reducing smartphone hoarding and enhancing sustainability.

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与参与负责任的智能手机处置行为的意愿相关的因素：朝着以用户为中心的可持续智能手机管理政策

智能手机的更换周期很短，产生了大量的电子垃圾，许多废弃的设备被储存起来，而不是被负责任地处理掉。本研究探讨了与负责任处置意愿相关的因素。一项针对韩国成年人（N = 943）的在线调查评估了四种处置方式的偏好：(a)制造商以旧换新，(b)转让给家人/朋友，(c) C2C销售，(d) C2B销售。不处理的情况很普遍，85.8%的人平均储存2.0部智能手机。以旧换新（31.9%）是最受欢迎的方式，其次是转让（22.3%），C2C销售（16.4%）和C2B销售（15.5%）。有序逻辑回归显示，主观规范、反应效能、处置知识正向影响处置意愿，而情感依恋除迁移外，对处置意愿有阻碍作用。研究结果表明，提高意识和解决情感依恋可以促进负责任的回收，减少智能手机囤积，提高可持续性。

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