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Instrument validation of e-waste management awareness among secondary school students: Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA)

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This study was conducted to validate the measurement model of the awareness of e-waste management among secondary school students. The study’s respondents consisted of 1,000 students from Malaysian secondary schools, who were selected using a simple random sampling technique based on their school level. The constructs studied were knowledge, attitude, and the practice of e-waste management. The data were analysed descriptively to determine the reliability value of Cronbach’s alpha, whilst confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was used to obtain a three-factor solution using SPSS 22 and AMOS 20. The analysis revealed that the Cronbach’s alpha value was above 0.70, indicating a high classification level. The CFA analysis of the measurement model showed that the three-factor solution was compatible and acceptable based on the recommended indicators. Thus, the 29-item measurement model developed was appropriate to measure the awareness of e-waste management among secondary school students.

Source: Knowledge Management & E-Learning An International Journal

DOI: 10.34105/j.kmel.2025.17.030

Authors: Hanifah Mahat, Muhammad Nadzir Ibrahim, Nasir Nayan, Yazid Saleh, Nur Yuhainis Ab. Wahab, Saiyidatina Balkhis Norkhaidi

Institutions: Sultan Idris Education University, Universiti Utara Malaysia

Language: English

Topic: Recycling and Waste Management Techniques

Subfield: Waste Management and Disposal

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: diamond

Funder: Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris