Waste Separation Behavior Among UAE Students: An Exploratory Study

A Master of Business Administration (MBA) thesis by Aaliya Ahammed entitled, “Waste Separation Behavior Among UAE Students: An Exploratory Study”, submitted in November 2024. Thesis advisor is Dr. Marie- France Waxin. Soft copy is available (Thesis, Approval Signatures, Completion Certificate, and A...

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المؤلف الرئيسي: Ahammed, Aaliya (author)
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منشور في: 2024
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spelling Waste Separation Behavior Among UAE Students: An Exploratory StudyAhammed, AaliyaWaste Separation BehaviorTheory of Planned BehaviorWaste Separation IntentionUniversity StudentsUnited Arab EmiratesA Master of Business Administration (MBA) thesis by Aaliya Ahammed entitled, “Waste Separation Behavior Among UAE Students: An Exploratory Study”, submitted in November 2024. Thesis advisor is Dr. Marie- France Waxin. Soft copy is available (Thesis, Approval Signatures, Completion Certificate, and AUS Archives Consent Form).The rapid increase in waste generation has become a significant challenge for many countries, including the UAE, driven by urbanization, economic growth, and changing consumption patterns. Waste Separation Behavior, a key component of effective waste management, involves the sorting of discarded materials for recycling and composting. Despite the growing importance of sustainable waste practices, there remains a substantial gap in understanding the determinants of Waste Separation Behavior, particularly among university students in the UAE. This study aims to bridge this gap by quantitatively exploring the factors influencing Waste Separation Behavior through the lens of the Theory of Planned Behavior. The research examines the role of psychological constructs—attitude, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control—alongside personal and factors that shape students’ intentions and behaviors related to waste separation. We used a quantitative, self-administered questionnaire to collect data from 66 students at the American University of Sharjah, in the United Arab Emirates, and we analysed the data using descriptive statistics. The descriptive findings reveal positive attitudes toward Waste Separation Behavior among students but highlight a gap between their intentions and actual behaviors. This discrepancy underscores the presence of psychological barriers that hinder consistent engagement in waste separation.The study contributes to the existing literature by offering a quantitative exploratory description of Waste Separation Intention, Waste Separation Behavior, and their key antecedents within the unique cultural context of the UAE. Practical implications include actionable recommendations for policymakers and educational institutions aimed at enhancing sustainable waste practices through targeted interventions. Ultimately, this research provides valuable insights into the psychological and contextual factors influencing Waste Separation Behavior among university students, laying the foundation for future studies and effective policy initiatives in the UAE.School of Business AdministrationDepartment of Management, Strategy and EntrepreneurshipMaster of Business Administration (MBA)Waxin, Marie- France2025-02-20T10:02:29Z2025-02-20T10:02:29Z2024-11info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/doctoralThesisapplication/pdf33.232-2024.11https://hdl.handle.net/11073/25902en_USoai:repository.aus.edu:11073/259022025-11-11T07:05:36Z
spellingShingle Waste Separation Behavior Among UAE Students: An Exploratory Study
Ahammed, Aaliya
Waste Separation Behavior
Theory of Planned Behavior
Waste Separation Intention
University Students
United Arab Emirates
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title Waste Separation Behavior Among UAE Students: An Exploratory Study
title_full Waste Separation Behavior Among UAE Students: An Exploratory Study
title_fullStr Waste Separation Behavior Among UAE Students: An Exploratory Study
title_full_unstemmed Waste Separation Behavior Among UAE Students: An Exploratory Study
title_short Waste Separation Behavior Among UAE Students: An Exploratory Study
title_sort Waste Separation Behavior Among UAE Students: An Exploratory Study
topic Waste Separation Behavior
Theory of Planned Behavior
Waste Separation Intention
University Students
United Arab Emirates
url https://hdl.handle.net/11073/25902