Environmental Attitudes Research Articles

Social norms moderating the attitude-intention relationship in adopting sustainable products

Rapid economic growth, global consumption patterns, and prevailing human practices are primary contributors to environmental degradation. This study aims to understand the moderating role played by social norms in shaping consumer attitudes and their intention to buy sustainable personal care products. Psychosocial factors related to the environment, including environmental orientation, environmental knowledge, and perceived environmental responsibility, were taken as independent variables. The research population includes urban educated consumers in the region of Delhi, the capital of India. The survey instrument was shared among 390 participants via e-mail, Google Groups, and other social networking sites. The data from 238 respondents using the convenience sampling technique were collected, and AMOS structural equation modeling (Version 23.0) was used for analysis. The results validate the role of social norms as a moderator in the association between attitude (β = 0.186, p < 0.05) and intentions (β = 0.215 at p < 0.05) to acquire sustainable personal care products. The results also indicated a positive relationship between consumer attitude and purchase intention (β = 0.301, p < 0.01). The findings suggest a positive correlation between an individual’s environmental orientation, knowledge and responsibility, and inclination toward sustainable personal care products. The study shows a significant positive impact of environmental orientation on attitude toward sustainable personal care products (β = 0.332, p < 0.01). Also, a positive association between environmental knowledge and attitude (β = 0.291, p < 0.01) and perceived environmental responsibility (β = 0.227, p < 0.05) was observed.

Cultural attitudes and behavioural change: A conceptual examination of the wolf and the publisher

Abstract Cultural transformation is required to support positive attitudinal change towards the natural environment. Cultural intermediaries are influential in the dissemination of environmental knowledge since they support and promote cultural activities through their role as gatekeepers and tastemakers of culture. They are, therefore, influential in knowledge transfer, through their work as publishers, arts managers, producers, and curators. Consequently, they play a pivotal role in the creation of an individual’s attitudes. This conceptual article, is specifically, concerned with publishers and how they can influence a person’s attitudes towards the Eurasian wolf ( Canis lupus lupus ) and its cousins, the North American grey wolf ( Canis lupus ) and red wolf ( Canis rufus ). Furthermore, a change of attitude can impact on an individual’s beliefs, feelings, and behaviour. Especially since any attitudes an individual holds are often a result of social learning, rather than direct contact or knowledge of the wolf. Consequently, to achieve behavioural change, it is necessary to challenge existing knowledge and attitudes, here the work of cultural intermediaries can be critical. For example, publishers can help to create cognitive dissonance within individuals which may support positive behavioural change towards the natural environment. Given the significant role intermediaries have within European and North American societies and their ability to change individual behaviour, it is crucial that their impact on environmental knowledge and attitudes be considered.

Evaluating Consumer’s Behaviour Towards Investing in Sustainable Luxury Real Estate

This study aimed to explore consumer's investment intentions toward sustainable luxury real estate by examining the impact of their environmental concerns, attitude, subjective norms, perceived behaviour control, and perception of buying/investing in sustainable luxury real estate. The study also looked at how customer gender and age affected the difference between purchase intentions for luxury real estate that is sustainable and luxury real estate that is not sustainable. This study employs a conceptual framework that expands the Theory of Planned Behavior by adding a new dimension (environmental concern), which previous research has shown to be extremely important in influencing customer purchase intentions for sustainable goods. 282 respondents were surveyed online and provided with a questionnaire, which was utilized to gather data. People in the age range of 18 to 40 who live in various parts of the world were the survey's target respondents since environmental concerns are not exclusive to any one nation or geographic area. The Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet was used to code and enter the data, and IBM SPSS version 26 was used for the analysis. The results of the overall modelling testing show a high influence of environmental concern, subjective norm, attitude and consumer perception on consumers’ purchase intention for environmentally sustainable luxury real estate. A considerable disparity between women and men customers as well as between various age groups was found in the research on gender variations in consumer's perceptions of sustainable luxury real estate.

Exploring the Interplay of Pro-Environmental Attitudes, Dietary Choices, and Packaging Preferences: A Virtual Reality Restaurant Scenario Study

This research paper delves into the complex relationship between pro-environmental attitudes, dietary preferences, and packaging choices using a Virtual Reality (VR) restaurant scenario. The imperative is to address environmental concerns, particularly plastic waste and greenhouse gas emissions, as they pertain to sectors of the food service sector. This study seeks to understand the factors influencing environmental attitudes and behaviors, with a focus on dietary preferences and packaging choices using a VR restaurant scenario. This study explores connections between gender, education, interventions, and pro-environmental attitudes, as well as the correlation between vegetarian diets and sustainable behaviors. While the results suggest significant correlations between gender and pro-environmental attitudes and a potential connection between adopting vegetarian diets and pro-environmental attitudes, our study emphasizes the nuanced nature of these relationships. The findings underline the importance of interdisciplinary research and strategic interventions for fostering sustainable behaviors and reducing environmental impact. The use of VR simulation adds a novel dimension to understanding individuals’ choices in controlled environments, shedding light on the intricate dynamics of pro-environmental decision making. This paper contributes to the ongoing discourse on sustainable behavior by offering insights into the interplay between personal preferences, environmental awareness, and choices with significant environmental implications.

Ritual and environmental ineffectiveness: How psychological ownership of community drives environmental behavior

AbstractPsychological ownership has been linked to various environmental behaviors, but extant research has typically examined a specific environmental element (i.e., a lake or national park) instead of abstract entities as the target of this ownership. The current research investigates how psychological ownership of an abstract entity, namely one's community, impacts environmental attitudes and behaviors. Intrigued by previous research showing that consumer concern for the environment does not necessarily translate into pro‐environmental action, we examine the connection between psychological ownership, environmental concern, and environmental behaviors. We propose and find that the perception of environmental ineffectiveness moderates how these variables relate to one another. Counterintuitively, higher levels of perceived environmental ineffectiveness (rather than effectiveness) strengthen the relationships between these variables. We draw on the theory of ritualistic behaviors to explain this phenomenon. Results from three studies using diverse respondents and data gathering approaches reveal a consistent pattern of relationships. Our research makes several important contributions. First, it identifies a quasi‐endowment effect that extends from psychological ownership of community to environmental concern, which subsequently results in the protection of the environment through engagement in environmental behaviors. Second, this research extends the burgeoning psychological literature on rituals to the domain of environmental behaviors. Finally, using the conceptualization of environmental behavior as a ritual, this is the first study to illustrate how perceived consumer ineffectiveness moderates the effect of psychological ownership on environmental behaviors through environmental concern.

FAKTOR YANG MEMPENGARUHI MINAT PEMBELIAN PRODUK RAMAH LINGKUNGAN (STUDI KASUS PADA GEN Z DI JABODETABEK)

Environmental problems have generated a trend to preserve the environment and have brought changes in consumer attitudes and behavior by buying environmentally friendly products. This study seeks to test interest in purchasing environmentally friendly products. This research was conducted in 2020, with the variables of environmental consciousness, environmental knowledge, environmental attitude, and purchase intention towards green products. This research uses a descriptive research design approach with empirical data collected through an online survey the sample in this study is the Z generation in Jabodetabek. The empirical data is then processed using the Structural Equation Modeling approach to test a number of proposed hypotheses. The results of this study are as follows: 1) Environmental Consciousness has a significant positive effect on Purchase Intention towards Green Products, 2) Environmental Consciousness does not have a significant effect on Environmental Attitude, 3) Environmental Knowledge is proven to have a significant positive effect on Environmental Attitude, 4) ) Environmental Knowledge has no significant effect on Purchase Intention towards Green Product, 5) Environmental Attitude is proven to have a significant positive effect on Purchase Intention towards Green Product.

Development of Problem-Based Learning LKPD Based Local Potential of Baros Mangroves in Biology Subjects Environmental Pollution Material

This research aims to Producing learning media the PBL modeled LKPD based on the local potential of Mangrove Baros on environmental pollution material is suitable, practical and effective in enhancing the problem-solving abilities and environmental care attitudes of students in class X at SMAN 1 Kretek, Bantul, Yogyakarta. This research follows a research and development approach using the Four-D (4D) model, which consists of four stages: Define, Design, Develop, and Disseminate. Field trials of the LKPD PBL based on the local mangrove potential in Baros for environmental pollution materials were conducted through quasi-experimental research with a pretest-posttest control group design. The subjects of the field trial were 60 students from two classes. Data collection involved problem-solving ability test questions and questionnaires on environmental care attitudes. Data analysis was performed using the MANOVA test to analyze differences in students' problem-solving abilities and environmental care attitudes. The results of the MANOVA test indicated differences in the use of PBL modeled LKPD based on the local mangrove potential in Baros for environmental pollution materials concerning problem-solving abilities and environmental care attitudes.

Personal values in relation to environmental attitudes and behavior in handicraft enterprises in Oaxaca and Guanajuato, Mexico

<p>This article explores the role of personal values and environmental attitudes as antecedents of environmental behavior in handicraft enterprises in Oaxaca and Guanajuato, Mexico. Elaborating on the value-belief norm theory (VBN), the theory of reasoned action (TRA), and the theory of planned behavior (TPB), we analyze survey data obtained from 72 handicraft enterprises using structural equation modeling. Our results show that self-transcendent and openness personal values positively and significantly impact the environmental attitudes of handicraft owners/managers as expected according to the (VBN). However, the TRA and the TPB do not explain environmental behavior in these enterprises.</p>

Intention to use green energy among Chinese adults: an extended value-attitude-intention model

PurposeSwitching to green energy is a crucial step in achieving carbon neutrality. This study aims to explore what motivates people to use green energy and how much more people are willing to pay for green energy.Design/methodology/approachGrounded on the value–attitude–intention hierarchy, this study proposes that environmental consciousness as a human value influences attitudes including attitude toward environmental issues and attitude toward ecosocial benefits while attitudes, information and knowledge about green energy and quality and price of green energy influence people’s intention to use green energy. Data were collected from 342 Chinese adults.FindingsResults showed that environmental consciousness significantly and positively influenced attitudes while attitude toward environmental issues had the greatest effect on people’s intention to use green energy, followed by quality and price of green energy. About 44% respondents were willing to pay 2.5% to <5% more money for green energy.Originality/valueThis study extended the use of value–attitude–intention hierarchy to investigate what motivates people to use green energy. Specifically, this study demonstrated that quality and price, and knowledge and information also significantly shaped people’s intention to use green energy significantly.

Addressing Environmental Concerns: Strategies of Islamic Boarding School Teachers in Promoting Environmental Ethics

The imperative of instilling environmental ethics in educational institutions has never been more pressing in the face of global environmental challenges. Nurul Iman Islamic Boarding School presents a unique case study in the successful integration of environmental love ethics within its pedagogical framework. This research employed a qualitative approach, utilizing observation, interviews, and document analysis to explore the strategies used by teachers at Nurul Iman Islamic Boarding School. The focus was on understanding how environmental ethics are taught and practiced within the Pesantren setting. The study examined the methods of modeling, habituation, punishment, and lecturing, analyzing how each contributes to the overall objective of fostering environmental consciousness among students. The findings reveal that modeling by teachers plays a critical role in setting a behavioral standard for students. Habituation methods, such as daily duty rosters and community service activities, effectively inculcate routine environmental practices. The punishment method, while used sparingly, effectively reinforces the importance of adhering to environmental standards. Lectures, particularly those grounded in religious texts, provide a theoretical and moral basis for environmental ethics. The integration of these methods has led to a comprehensive approach to environmental education, with students demonstrating a deeper understanding and commitment to environmental stewardship. The study underscores the potential of religious and ethical teachings in shaping environmental attitudes and behaviors, highlighting the importance of a holistic approach to environmental education.

The investigation of green purchasing behavior in China: A conceptual model based on the theory of planned behavior and self-determination theory

Consumers have become more and more concerned with environmental deterioration's adverse impact on human beings and their purchasing preferences have gradually shifted from normal products to green products featuring resource conservation, low pollution and high safety. As an attempt to boost consumers' green purchasing behavior, this study establishes a conceptual model to examine the antecedents of green purchasing behavior through incorporating the extended theory of planned behavior (TPB) and the self-determination theory (SDT) founded on prior studies on consumer psychology and green marketing. By virtue of an offline survey, 426 valid questionnaires were collected in total. Grounded on partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM), this study reveals that green purchasing intention, which is positively affected by intrinsic motivation and environmental attitude, positively affects green purchasing behavior. Meanwhile, the fulfillment of consumers' three basic psychological needs, i.e. autonomy, competence and relatedness, positively affects their environmental attitude and intrinsic motivation, while subjective norms moderate the conversion of environmental attitude into green purchasing intention. Academic and managerial implications of our study are drawn to bolster green purchasing behavior from the viewpoints of consumers and companies.

UNDERSTANDING GREEN MARKETING STRATEGIES IN SOCIAL ENTERPRISES AND RESPONSIBLE PURCHASE BEHAVIOUR: A LITERATURE REVIEW

This study seeks to provide literature on the different green marketing strategies that social enterprises use to attract responsible purchase behaviour based on a Literature Review. The method of this study involves extracting data (articles) from three prominent databases (Scopus, Web of Science and Google Scholar) subscribed by UiTM. Then, research is carried out qualitatively by reading and analysing 21 journal articles to understand concepts, opinions and experiences from previous studies. All articles are summarized in a table, namely journal articles and authors and they are put under their own heading based on article categorization such as social enterprises, green marketing strategy, and responsible consumer purchase behaviour. A few determinants of green marketing strategies are identified and analysed, namely, creating eco-conscious brand image, fostering positive customer environmental attitudes, innovating eco-friendly packaging, networking with other green enterprises and a general category of other influential factors. The results indicate that green marketing strategies in social enterprises are proven effective to attract responsible purchase behaviour. The findings contribute to social entrepreneurship and green marketing literature in terms of effectiveness to attract responsible purchase behaviour. Future research suggestions are provided based on the findings.

The Role of Environmental Attitudes and Risk for Adoption with Respect to Farmers’ Participation in the Agri-Environmental Practices

This research represents an attempt to systematically introduce the concepts of sustainable agriculture that shall address environmental attitudes and the risks for adoption related to agri-environmental practices. The substantial risks posed by climate change, loss of biodiversity, and other forms of pollution within the 21st century regarding global eco-systems, food production, and human health have emphasized the need to investigate this phenomenon. The agri-environmental practices are aimed at mitigating the environmental impacts of intensive agriculture; however, the adoption of these practices calls for a change in the farmers’ behaviors. As farmers are indispensable stakeholders in rural ecological systems, the factors that determine the adoption of agri-environmental practices have been taken into analysis. The research has been carried out on a sample of 246 farmers in the rural areas of the Republic of Serbia. The data has been elaborated on by the SPSS statistical package and PLS SMART software. The findings, in the framework of a farm as a business, point out that the farmers believe that environmental protection is an important segment of production and that good agriculture is a prerequisite for producers’ survival, maximum yields, and profits. The farmers, in the framework of stewardship, agree that good agriculture implies responsible management of the farms’ agricultural and natural areas, as part of the country’s heritage, for the benefit of future generations. The findings also show that the environmental attitudes of farmers in the stewardship frame and factors of risk adoption influence attitudes toward agri-environmental practices. The findings of this paper reveal up-to-date attitudes toward the adoption of further agri-environmental measures, directly contributing to raising awareness of the introduction of new AEM among practitioners in the agricultural sector, decision-makers, and policymakers. The proposed research is significant in the process of transposition of the CAP acquis communautaire in agriculture policy and the implementation of measures under IPARD III.

Talasínup: Exploring the Environmental Consciousness and Christian Environmentalism of Youth Ministers in Mabalacat City in Light of Laudato Si' for Post-COVID-19 Environmental Stewardship

This research investigates the influence of Pope Francis' encyclical Laudato Si on the attitudes and behaviors of Catholics regarding environmental stewardship in a post-COVID-19 context. The study employs a combination of quantitative and qualitative methods to comprehensively understand the impact of the encyclical and identify potential areas for future action and research in this critical field. The primary data collection involved a survey administered to 144 Catholic Youth Ministers in Mabalacat City, Pampanga. The survey included the Environmental Consciousness Scale and Christian Environmental Scale. Preliminary results indicate that Laudato Si has had a significant impact on Catholic perspectives and behaviors related to climate change and sustainability. The analysis of open-ended responses in the study provided valuable insights into the concerns and aspirations of the youth ministers. While personal aspects of life were the primary concerns for the youth, the youth ministers expressed deep concern about local pollution and the urban expansion on natural landscapes. They emphasized the importance of taking practical action to address these environmental issues and recognized the role of individual behaviors and societal structures in tackling these challenges. This research highlights the influential role of the Catholic Church in promoting environmental stewardship and the transformative power of religious teachings in elevating climate change concerns. The findings contribute to a better understanding of the influence of religious teachings on environmental attitudes and behaviors among Catholics. Furthermore, the insights generated in this study can inform policymakers, educators, and organizations seeking to promote environmental awareness and action among Catholic youth.

Impact of Environmental Leadership on Environmental Behavior: The Mediating Effects of Green Culture, Environmental Management, and Strategic Corporate Social Responsibility

With rising global environmental concerns, businesses are prioritizing environmental preservation alongside economic growth. This research investigates the influence of environmental leadership on corporate green culture, environmental management, strategic corporate social responsibility (CSR), and environmental behavior. Surveying high-tech industry professionals in southern Taiwan, the study obtained 479 out of 600 questionnaires that were valid, yielding an 80% response rate. Key findings include the following. (1) Environmental leadership positively impacts green culture, environmental management, strategic CSR, and environmental behavior. (2) Green culture and environmental management mediate the relationship between environmental leadership and environmental behavior. (3) Strategic CSR mediates the influence of environmental leadership on environmental behavior. Through environmental leadership, knowledge dissemination, and attitude shaping, the paper proposes that high-tech industries can alter their worldview and daily practices, thus addressing environmental degradation at its core.

Consumer behavior and tourists’ green purchase intention of Gen Z consumers: Moderating role of environmental knowledge

The study aims to analyze how factors such as environmental attitude, subjective norms, perceived behavioral control, and environmental knowledge impact the willingness of Generation Z tourists in Indonesia to make green or environmentally friendly purchases. It also explores the moderating role of environmental knowledge in the relationship between environmental attitude and green purchase intentions. The analysis focuses on Generation Z respondents, totaling 543 individuals. The paper employs the structural equation modeling (SEM) method. The results show that when considered individually, consumer behavior, encompassing environmental attitude, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control, exerts a significantly positive impact on green purchase intentions. These results suggest that tourists’ attitudes toward the environment, influence from family or friends, and the ability to control their actions are pivotal in fostering green purchase intentions while traveling. Furthermore, the study demonstrates a substantial positive correlation between environmental knowledge and tourists’ green purchase intentions. Additionally, environmental knowledge moderates environmental attitude, amplifying its positive effect on tourists’ green purchase intentions. This highlights the vital role of environmental knowledge, which not only stimulates green purchase intentions but also motivates tourists to adopt pro-environmental behavior by opting for eco-friendly products.

The Effect of Environmental Concern, Attitude, Green Brand Knowledge, Green Perceived Value on Green Purchase Behavior with Green Purchase Intention As A Mediating Variable on Green Beauty Products

As time goes by, the beauty industry continues to develop, such as the idea of sustainable beauty. Therefore, it is important for brands to increase consumer purchases in order to compete. The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of environmental concern, attitude, green brand knowledge, green perceived value on green purchase behavior with green purchase intention as a mediating variable on green beauty products. The sample in this study amounted to 236 respondents who were collected with purposive sampling technique to consumers of “TBS” products in Jakarta. Testing the research hypothesis was carried out using the PLS-SEM method. The results of this study indicate that environmental concern, attitude, green brand knowledge, green perceived value have a positive and significant influence on green purchase intention. Green purchase intention was found to have a positive and significant influence on green purchase behavior. In addition, green purchase intention can also positively and significantly mediate the influence between environmental concern and attitude towards green purchase behavior on green beauty products.

GREEN PRODUCT PURCHASE DECISION: THE ROLE OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSCIOUSNESS AND WILLINGNESS TO PAY

This study aims to identify environmental consciousness and willingness to pay on the purchase decision of green products. Consumer's concern about environmental issues may not be easily translated into pro-environment behavior. Individuals with a strong belief that their environmental awareness behavior will result in something positive are more likely to engage in that behavior to support their concern for the environment. Through a survey of 263 respondents, this quantitative study finds that environmental awareness and environmental knowledge positively and significantly influence willingness to pay, and environmental attitude does not significantly influence willingness to pay. This study also finds that environmental awareness, environmental attitude, and willingness to pay positively and significantly influence green-product purchases, but environmental knowledge does not significantly influence green purchases. The study's practical contribution is that Indonesian organizations that are currently using or intend to use green product campaigns for commercial purposes can use the study's findings to better understand the ecosystem and create strategies that will increase the number of people using their green products. The study offers a new model with theoretical implications that take into account other factors that may affect consumers' decisions to make environmentally friendly purchases. Social influence, recycling participation, exposure to environmental messages through the media, and the value perceived by customers are some of the dimensions that can be added.

Homeowners’ Prioritization of Landscape Features Regarding Aesthetic, Environmental, Financial, and Psychological Benefits

Maintaining and caring for residential landscapes is a crucial aspect of homeownership in the United States. For homeowners in the United States, residential lawns represent a significant economic investment, signal their social commitments, and reflect their personal characters. To investigate the differences in Florida homeowners’ priorities regarding residential landscape features, an online survey of 1220 homeowners was conducted. Four different groups of homeowners were identified based on their perceived importance of the four landscape features, namely, environmental, financial, aesthetic, and psychological benefits. Factors such as environmental and financial attitudes and social norms influencing homeowners’ decision-making were examined. The findings revealed that homeowners’ knowledge of landscaping practices and environmental attitudes impact their prioritization regarding landscape features.

Assessment of Environmental Knowledge and Attitudes of Undergraduate Students at Malla Reddy University: A Study on Environmental Ethics

Educating University students at the initial levels can improve their knowledge of environmental issues. A relevant study was conducted at the School of Allied Healthcare Sciences, Malla Reddy University, Hyderabad, India, based on a cross-sectional design. A self-administered questionnaire focused on the socio-demographics, knowledge, and attitudes of 380 students toward environmental ethics was used to collect the data and analyzed by SPSS. The findings include about 50% (N=200) of the students were found to have low knowledge scores; on the other hand, 49.2% (N = 187) of students showed a pro attitude towards environmental issues. Chi2 analysis showed that place of birth and courses undergoing (clinical/nonclinical) resulted in a notable relationship with knowledge scores. Pearson's correlation analysis showed that the place of birth (POB) (r=0.143; p=0.05) and clinical/nonclinical courses (r=0.206; p=0.05) had weak relation to knowledge score; a negative, weak correlation was found between attitude score and education levels (r= -0.105; p=0.01) of the students. The present study showed that University students had a moderate level of knowledge of the environment, and about 20% showed a negative attitude toward environmental practices. The present study suggests the need to include environmental awareness programs in corresponding curricula to improve awareness of the environment.