Highlights • This paper integrates psychological benefits into the theory of planned behavior. • This study is based on a cross-sectional online survey of 942 Chinese households conducted in 2016. • Behavioral intention positively affects the choice to purchase energy-saving appliances. • Environmental attitude and concern positively influence the intention to buy energy-saving appliances. • First to reveal that perceived psychological benefits positively affect behavioral intention in China.
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