Cultivating sustainable consumption: The role of harmonious cultural values and pro‐environmental self‐identity

Zhao, Anita Lifen; Dermody, Janine; Koenig‐Lewis, Nicole; Hanmer‐Lloyd, Stuart

doi:10.1002/cb.2261

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“…Some authors argue that the fundamental common good of culture is linked to adopting more environmentally responsible behaviours. They believe that a strong sense of self-hood helps individuals feel connected to both nature and others, leading to a greater awareness of environmental issues (Zhao et al, 2023). Similarly, Alejandro García (2022) concluded that the traditional knowledge of indigenous cultures promotes a more harmonious relationship between the community and resources, derived from the love and respect they feel for nature.…”

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Sustainable Consumption Behaviour and Common Goods: Education, Culture, Rule of Law, Work, and Solidarity

2024

Futurity Economics&Law

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It is increasingly imperative to foster consumption behaviours that are more environmentally responsible. In order to design impact and sustainable actions that promote a transition to a more sustainable society, it is crucial to understand the underlying motivators that drive this change. Within this framework, this study sought to demonstrate how the comprehensive experience of common goods (solidarity, work, rule of law, culture, and education) is linked to such consumption behaviours. In order to test this hypothesis, a hypothetical-deductive quantitative approach was utilised, employing the second-generation statistical technique of partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) for data analysis. The results revealed that only the common good of Solidarity exhibits a significant relationship with Sustainable Consumption Behaviour. Additionally, Work and Education as common goods demonstrate a relationship of relative importance with this behaviour. Additionally, relationships were found between the common good, showcasing the interconnectedness rooted in cultural norms that strengthen individuals' experiences and, thus, cultivate a sense of community - an essential component for promoting consciousness and modifying behaviours. The novelty of this work is that it was not only focused on governing the commons, but also on how they are distributed and maintained for the long term. The theoretical basis was that natural resources are finite goods to which everyone should have access; however, not everyone enjoys them. That is why a limitation in agency impedes the experience of common goods and, therefore, in sustainable consumption. This study demonstrated that prioritising the welfare of others in addition to oneself, known as altruism, enhances the satisfaction derived from selfless consumption. The implications of this research include the development of instructional interventions incorporating motivational aspects to encourage sustainable consumption practices, ultimately supporting the shift necessary for the well-being of future generations.

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Sustainable Consumption Behaviour and Common Goods: Education, Culture, Rule of Law, Work, and Solidarity

2024

Futurity Economics&Law

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“…More studies are needed on the association between ecological awareness and SC practices. Furthermore, they should examine the psychological, emotional and cognitive factors, social drivers and norms of SC (Hueppe & Zander, 2024;Jeong & Kim, 2024;Kaplan et al, 2024;Lim, 2024;Onel, 2024;Kang et al, 2024;Zhao et al, 2024).…”

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“…The special issue also calls for future researchers to utilise diverse methodologies, including longitudinal studies and advanced analytical techniques in the field of study, to collect more robust findings (Jeong & Kim, 2024;Shukla et al, 2024;Zhao et al, 2024) that could suggest direct implications for policymaking and industry practices (Hueppe & Zander, 2024;Lim, 2024;Shukla et al, 2024;Kang et al, 2024;Thaichon et al, 2024). 3) diverse psychological perspectives on SC, especially those from diverse consumers (Indian, Turkish, Americans, Taiwanese, Chinese, German).…”

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Environmental values and sustainable consumption

Perera,

Kalantari,

Johnson

2024

J of Consumer Behaviour

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This special issue of the Journal of Consumer Behaviour engages in a scholarly debate on the association between environmental values and sustainable consumption using 16 studies that examine a range of exciting phenomena relevant to the debate. The special issue provides insights into three key areas of scholarly conversations in the field of study. First, it provides recent accounts of the literature on the role of environmental values in sustainable consumption. Given that the association between the two areas has been widely debated for decades, adding novel insights into the phenomenon in the context of recent environmental issues significantly contributes to the field of study. It should be noted that the novel insights cover several mediating and moderating factors of the association, which add new research directions to the field of study. Second, the special issue examines the recent discourse on environmental values considering the more specific behaviours (collaborative consumption, disposal behaviour, consumer engagement in circular economy) that are related to sustainable consumption. This discourse provides insight into environmentally conscious marketing practitioners. Third, the special issue highlights diverse consumer perspectives on sustainable consumption, especially those from diverse consumer generations, both local and international consumers. They inform global initiatives such as the UN sustainable development goals. Overall, engaging in a collective dialogue to understand recent developments in the field of study, the special issue informs environmental policies and fosters sustainable consumption and marketing practices that tackle climate change‐related environmental and social issues.

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Collectivism-based organizational culture, green empowerment, environmental self-identity and workplace green behavior: the stimulus-organism-response perspective

Xing,

Mohamed Zainal

2024

Discov Sustain

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Drawing on the stimulus-organism-response theory, the present study aims to investigate the mediating role of environmental self-identity on the relationship of collectivism-organizational culture and green empowerment with employee's workplace green behavior. By adopting procedural remedy and purposive sampling approach, data was collected from 207 administrative employees in higher education institutions of China. Response rate in this study is 41.40%. The authors employed partial least square -structural equation modelling to validate the proposed hypotheses. The current empirical findings confirmed the direct effect of collectivism-organizational culture and green empowerment on employee's environmental self-identity. It is also proven that environmental self-identity significantly and positively influence employee's workplace green behavior. This study concludes with significant positive indirect impact of collectivism-organizational culture and green empowerment on the employees WGB through environmental self-identity. This study enriches the literature on sustainable development by examining the integrated relationship of collectivism-organizational culture, green empowerment, self-identity and green behavior. The limitations and implications have been elaborated at the end of research.

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Cultivating sustainable consumption: The role of harmonious cultural values and pro‐environmental self‐identity

Cited by 7 publications

References 82 publications

Sustainable Consumption Behaviour and Common Goods: Education, Culture, Rule of Law, Work, and Solidarity

Sustainable Consumption Behaviour and Common Goods: Education, Culture, Rule of Law, Work, and Solidarity

Environmental values and sustainable consumption

Collectivism-based organizational culture, green empowerment, environmental self-identity and workplace green behavior: the stimulus-organism-response perspective

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