Internal Stakeholders’ Awareness, Practices, and Attitudes towards Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Management at One State University in the Philippines

Abstract

This study examined internal stakeholders’ awareness, practices, and attitudes toward Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) management at one state university in the Philippines. A descriptive cross-sectional design was employed at Laguna State Polytechnic University’s Siniloan (Host) Campus. An online survey was administered via simple random sampling, yielding responses from 267 participants. The survey instruments demonstrated excellent reliability. Descriptive statistics revealed moderate levels of WEEE awareness and practices, with respondents exhibiting generally positive attitudes toward WEEE management. Multivariate analysis of covariance (MANCOVA), controlling for gender, age, and educational attainment, indicated that the respondents’ role significantly influenced the combined dependent variables, with notable effects on practices and attitudes. Neither monthly income nor length of affiliation showed significant effects. Despite a significant deviation from multivariate normality, the large sample size supported the robustness of the analysis. These findings underscore the importance of role-specific factors in shaping WEEE management behaviors, suggesting a need for targeted institutional interventions.