Examining the relationship between pro-environmental consumption behaviour and hedonic and eudaimonic motivation

Polisetty, Aruna; Chakraborty, Debarun; Babu Singu, Hari; Behl, Abhishek

Abstract

The present study examines the factors that influence the adoption of environmentally friendly products and environmentally conscious consumption by individuals. The conceptual framework incorporates environmental knowledge, perceived behavioral control, environmental concern, and perceived consumer efficacy in order to highlight the factors that contribute to environmental consciousness. Incorporating the theories of reasoned action and planned behavior, 479 participants completed structured questionnaires as part of this study. The study examined the mediating effects of hedonic and eudaimonic perspectives, in addition to the moderating effects of age and consumer attributes. Structural Equation Modeling Artificial Neural Networks (SEM ANN) were utilized for validation. Findings confirm the substantial influence of predictors from the Theory of Planned Behavior on hedonic motivation, amplifying cognitive rational processes and ultimately resulting in satisfaction and repeat product purchases. Individuals are driven by eudaimonic motivations to take part in sustainable actions, even if they have limited environmental knowledge. This reflects their deeper values of fulfillment and social responsibility. Generation Z and millennials have unique motivations that influence their decision to purchase green products. Regular buyers' hedonic motivations have a significant impact on their purchase intentions, whereas eudaimonic motivations consistently influence purchase decisions regardless of the type of buyer. The findings of the study offer significant insights for marketers of environmentally friendly products, enabling them to comprehend the aspects that impact pro-environmental considerations and successfully establish their green products as a brand.

Citation

Polisetty, A., Chakraborty, D., Babu Singu, H., & Behl, A. (2024). Examining the relationship between pro-environmental consumption behaviour and hedonic and eudaimonic motivation. Journal of Environmental Management, 359, Article 121095. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.121095

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: May 4, 2024
• Online Publication Date: May 9, 2024
• Publication Date: 2024-05
• Deposit Date: Jul 3, 2024
• Publicly Available Date: May 10, 2026
• Journal: Journal of Environmental Management
• Print ISSN: 0301-4797
• Publisher: Elsevier
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 359
• Article Number: 121095
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.121095
• Public URL: https://keele-repository.worktribe.com/output/855762