Abstract:This research has been conducted to determine the effect of tourists’ beliefs of climate change on the NEP and ecotourism attitudes. In addition to this purpose, the moderator role of green self-identity in the effect of the NEP on ecological attitudes has also been examined. The research data were obtained from the tourists visiting the Alanya destination, which is one of the centers that attract the most tourists in Turkey. When the results of the research were examined, it could be determined that the belie… Show more
“…The role of society in mitigating climate change is particularly important. Belief about climate change describes a person's attitude toward climate change and predicts pro-environmental behavior (Shadiqi et al, 2022;Tarinc et al, 2023).…”
The bioeconomy seeks to efficiently transform biomaterials into value-added products to achieve circularity. A circular bioeconomy is a circular carbon economy based on bio-based resources. There is a dearth of information in the literature about how psychological factors affect public acceptance of the bioeconomy, especially in Africa, where the adoption of bioeconomy is scant. Addressing this gap, this study characterized bioeconomy as a low-carbon bio-based technological innovation to combat climate change and developed the Bioeconomy Technology Acceptance Model (BTAM) to explain the effects of individual-level factors on public acceptance of bioeconomy and investigated it in a survey (N = 465) using questionnaires that were carried out in Lagos, Nigeria, in 2022. The respondents were chosen by proportional stratified random sampling, and descriptive statistics, Pearson’s correlation coefficient, and structural equation modeling were used to analyze the data obtained. The strong influence of perceived usefulness from bioeconomy and intention to accept bioeconomy in BTAM suggests that the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) is suitable for predicting public acceptance of bioeconomy. Considering the strong influence of belief about climate change on the perceived usefulness of bioeconomy and intention to accept it in this study, it is imperative to promote climate change education among Africans to accelerate acceptance of bioeconomy on the continent. The identified psychological factors provide a reference for scholars, policymakers, and manufacturers to effectively develop individual-oriented intervention strategies and promotion schemes to enhance acceptance of bioeconomy in Africa in particular and other climes where there is not yet widespread acceptance of circular bioeconomy.
“…The role of society in mitigating climate change is particularly important. Belief about climate change describes a person's attitude toward climate change and predicts pro-environmental behavior (Shadiqi et al, 2022;Tarinc et al, 2023).…”
The bioeconomy seeks to efficiently transform biomaterials into value-added products to achieve circularity. A circular bioeconomy is a circular carbon economy based on bio-based resources. There is a dearth of information in the literature about how psychological factors affect public acceptance of the bioeconomy, especially in Africa, where the adoption of bioeconomy is scant. Addressing this gap, this study characterized bioeconomy as a low-carbon bio-based technological innovation to combat climate change and developed the Bioeconomy Technology Acceptance Model (BTAM) to explain the effects of individual-level factors on public acceptance of bioeconomy and investigated it in a survey (N = 465) using questionnaires that were carried out in Lagos, Nigeria, in 2022. The respondents were chosen by proportional stratified random sampling, and descriptive statistics, Pearson’s correlation coefficient, and structural equation modeling were used to analyze the data obtained. The strong influence of perceived usefulness from bioeconomy and intention to accept bioeconomy in BTAM suggests that the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) is suitable for predicting public acceptance of bioeconomy. Considering the strong influence of belief about climate change on the perceived usefulness of bioeconomy and intention to accept it in this study, it is imperative to promote climate change education among Africans to accelerate acceptance of bioeconomy on the continent. The identified psychological factors provide a reference for scholars, policymakers, and manufacturers to effectively develop individual-oriented intervention strategies and promotion schemes to enhance acceptance of bioeconomy in Africa in particular and other climes where there is not yet widespread acceptance of circular bioeconomy.
“…Ethical self-identity is often positively correlated with green purchase intention. When individuals strongly identify with ethical values, they are more inclined to express intentions to engage in environmentally friendly or socially responsible purchasing behaviors (Kayani et al, 2023b;Tarinc et al, 2023b). Their ethical self-identity motivates them to prioritize products or services that align with their values, such as those that are eco-friendly, sustainably sourced, or produced by socially responsible companies.…”
Section: Literature Review and Hypothesis Developmentmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…It means individuals with a strong ethical selfidentity have a heightened awareness of their personal values related to environmental sustainability, social responsibility, and ethical consumption. This ethical self-identity influences their perceptions and decisions regarding what they consider as morally acceptable or aligned with their ethical beliefs (Masukujjaman et al, 2023;Tarinc et al, 2023b).…”
Section: Literature Review and Hypothesis Developmentmentioning
This research aims to examine the influence of ethical self-identity on green purchasing, mediated by green purchase intention. The study elucidates pro-environmental behavior concerning the purchase of environmentally friendly products that support issues related to the circular economy in the digital era. The research methodology employs a quantitative deductive approach to test hypotheses. A survey research design was used to investigate green purchasing behavior, with a sample size of 205 respondents from the Surakarta city area. Non-probability sampling was utilized employing the purposive sampling method. Instrument tests included assessments for convergent validity, discriminant validity, as well as reliability tests using Cronbach's alpha and composite reliability, confirming valid and reliable results. These instrument tests and hypothesis testing were conducted using Smart PLS 3.2.9 software, generating output for the outer model and inner model. Data analysis involved a two-step algorithm process and bootstrapping. The analysis results indicate that ethical self-identity and green purchase intention significantly influence green product purchasing behavior. It was evidenced that the intention to purchase green products mediates the influence of ethical self-identity on green product purchasing behavior.
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