The Relationship between Environmental Awareness, Habitat Quality, and Community Residents’ Pro-Environmental Behavior—Mediated Effects Model Analysis Based on Social Capital

Si, Wentao; Jiang, Chen; Lin, Meng

doi:10.3390/ijerph192013253

Cited by 30 publications

(20 citation statements)

References 53 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Unclassified

Order By: Relevance

“…Environmentally responsible behavior can facilitate improving the environment and advancing a sustainable society [ 17 , 18 , 19 ]. In this context, emergent research findings have linked the effects of COVID-19 on consumers’ perceptions, environmental awareness, or/and purchase intention [ 20 , 21 , 22 , 23 ].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

COVID-19 Effects on Environmentally Responsible Behavior: A Social Impact Perspective from Latin American Countries

Valenzuela-Fernández

Escobar-Farfán

Guerra-Velázquez

et al. 2023

IJERPH

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

The aim of the research is to examine the relationships between the following variables (a) Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB), composed of Attitudes (ATT), Subjective Norms (SN), and Perceived Behavioral Control (PBC); and (b) Consciousness (EC) on the dependent variable Environmentally Responsible Purchase Intention (ERPI) from the perspective of the Latin American consumer in a pandemic. Currently, the literature on the relationships proposed in the explanatory model is still scarce at a theoretical and practical level, without empirical evidence in Latin America. The data collection is from 1624 voluntary responses from consumers in Chile (n = 400), Colombia (n = 421), Mexico (n = 401), and Peru (n = 402) collected through online surveys. Using structural equation modeling (SEM) and multi-group to test invariance analysis and the moderating effects, we can determine the relationship between the variables in the proposed model, generating evidence from Latin American countries. The empirical analysis verified that Attitude (ATT), Perceived Behavioral Control (PBC), and Environmental Consciousness (CE) have a positive and significant effect on Environmentally Responsible Purchase Intention (ERPI). The results also show that the generation variable presents invariance. Therefore, the groups are not different at the model level for the generation variable, becoming relevant to the difference at the path level. Therefore, the results of this study become a relevant contribution, indicating a moderating effect on the generation variable. This research provides insights for understanding Latin American consumers, and managerial implications are also provided for developing strategies to promote sustainable consumption.

show abstract

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

COVID-19 Effects on Environmentally Responsible Behavior: A Social Impact Perspective from Latin American Countries

Valenzuela-Fernández

Escobar-Farfán

Guerra-Velázquez

et al. 2023

IJERPH

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…The scale table of pro-environmental behavior was designed from the angle of ecological management, consumption behavior, persuasive behavior, and citizenship behavior according to Sia A.P., et al (1986) [ 77 ], Smith-Sebasto, N.J., et al (1995) [ 78 ], and Kaiser F.G., et al (2003) [ 79 , 80 ] ( Table 3 ). Farmers’ living conditions and habitual differences between China and western countries were also considered.…”

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Pro-Environmental Behavior: Examining the Role of Ecological Value Cognition, Environmental Attitude, and Place Attachment among Rural Farmers in China

Lin

2022

IJERPH

Self Cite

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Studies on the factors that influence farmers’ pro-environmental behavior could promote environmental management in rural areas. Jinan of China was selected as the case study area in this study. A structural equation model and multiple hierarchical regression analysis were applied to analyze the influence mechanism of ecological value cognition on pro-environmental behavior. Environmental attitudes were set as the mediating variable and place attachment was selected as the moderating variable. The results showed that (1) ecological value cognition exhibited a positive influence on pro-environmental behavior in both direct and indirect ways. The indirect influence was mediated by environmental attitude. (2) Place identity and place dependence showed a positive direct influence on pro-environmental behavior. (3) It is suggested that in order to improve pro-environmental behavior, enhancing ecological value cognition, cultivating farmers’ positive environmental attitude, increasing farmers’ place attachment, and releasing reward and punishment measures are good strategies. The findings in this study are important to the improvement of the rural ecological environment and the quality of life of farmers. Meanwhile, the findings shed light on the construction process of ecological civilization and the improvement of public welfare.

show abstract

“…Concern among villagers to build ecotourism is one of the implied values of social capital (27). When residents and internal village organizations are involved in ecotourism management and planning, of course, there are deliberation or mutual assistance activities (28). The value of mutual cooperation encourages participation as a sign of altruism as a form of social capital (29).…”

Section: Hypothesis Analysismentioning

confidence: 99%

The Influence of Local Business Behaviour on Community Participation, Social Capital, Economic Costs, and Environmental Costs in Controlling the Environment Towards Sustainable Ecotourism

Suwanan,

Sayono,

Nuraini

et al. 2024

IOP Conf. Ser.: Earth Environ. Sci.

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Local business actors play an important role in realizing sustainable ecotourism through good business governance. Various strengthening actions are needed, one of which is in terms of environmental costs in business development. This research aims to analyze how business behavior can influence community participation, social capital, economic costs and environmental costs in sustainable ecotourism management efforts in Padusan Village, Pacet District, Mojokerto Regency. Local business behavior through community participation can shape the social capital that occurs in Padusan Village. This research on business behavior uses quantitative descriptive methods with SEM-PLS analysis. A total of 178 questionnaires were distributed to the community and ecotourism business owners in Padusan Village. The research results show that business behavior has a significant effect on community participation, social capital, environmental costs, and economic costs both directly and indirectly. Ecotourism business behavior has an indirect negative influence on environmental costs through the mediating variable of economic costs. Apart from that, business behavior also has a significant influence on social capital, both directly and indirectly. The indirect positive influence of ecotourism business behavior on social capital occurs through the participation and involvement of local communities in business activities. Based on the research results, it shows that ecotourism business behavior has an impact on the environmental costs that must be incurred as well as social capital in local community participation. So business people need to implement good environmental control strategies by adopting Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) measures to achieve sustainable ecotourism goals.

show abstract

The Relationship between Environmental Awareness, Habitat Quality, and Community Residents’ Pro-Environmental Behavior—Mediated Effects Model Analysis Based on Social Capital

Cited by 30 publications

References 53 publications

COVID-19 Effects on Environmentally Responsible Behavior: A Social Impact Perspective from Latin American Countries

COVID-19 Effects on Environmentally Responsible Behavior: A Social Impact Perspective from Latin American Countries

Pro-Environmental Behavior: Examining the Role of Ecological Value Cognition, Environmental Attitude, and Place Attachment among Rural Farmers in China

The Influence of Local Business Behaviour on Community Participation, Social Capital, Economic Costs, and Environmental Costs in Controlling the Environment Towards Sustainable Ecotourism

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About