International Journal of Energy Sector Management,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 15, 2024
Purpose
This
study
aims
to
investigate
the
impact
of
several
constructs
on
young
customers’
consumption
solar
energy
appliances
in
an
emerging
market
by
extending
theory
planned
behavior
(TPB).
Design/methodology/approach
collected
primary
data
from
885
customers
market,
that
is,
Vietnam.
Subsequently,
this
used
partial
least
squares
structural
equation
modeling
relationships
between
examined
variables.
Findings
The
results
indicated
personal
innovativeness,
environmental
knowledge
and
renewable
significantly
improved
attitudes
toward
appliances.
In
addition,
purchasing
intention
is
promoted
subjective
norms
perceived
behavioral
control.
Contradictorily,
functional
risk
a
significant
barrier
intention.
It
also
negatively
moderates
two
associations:
attitude
intention,
positive
word-of-mouth.
Despite
being
proven
influence
word-of-mouth
positively,
has
no
Originality/value
These
findings
suggested
implications
for
enterprises,
technology
providers
policymakers
develop
appliance
consumption.
International Review on Public and Nonprofit Marketing,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 19, 2024
Abstract
The
mitigation
and
adaptation
strategies
to
deal
with
climate
change
have
not
been
effective
so
far
we
still
observe
the
effects
derived
from
this
problem.
This
paper
aims
explore
determinants
of
individual
pro-environmental
behaviour
Generation
Z,
given
relevance
generational
cohort
in
society.
Quantitative
research
is
conducted
based
on
1050
valid
questionnaires
Z
Colombian,
Mexican
Brazilian
citizens.
hypothesised
relationships
were
tested
through
a
structural
equation
model
estimated
using
partial
least
squares
(PLS)
regression
technique.
In
addition,
multi-group
analysis
was
carried
out
examine
potential
differences
among
groups
different
nationalities.
results
support
that
Theory
Planned
Behaviour
(TPB)
adequately
models
human
beliefs
generate
attitude
subsequently
behaviour.
However,
when
it
comes
environmental
issues,
other
factors
such
as
disaffection,
intrinsic
motivations
participation
are
also
relevant.
From
theoretical
point
view,
study
proposes
an
innovative
supported
by
literature.
Besides,
practical
provides
orientation
guide
organisational
representatives
or
leaders
behavioural
prediction.
Finally,
contribution
lies
proposing
combined
TPB
explain
trend
generation
evaluating
perspectives
members
three
Energy Sustainable Development/Energy for sustainable development,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
81, P. 101505 - 101505
Published: July 6, 2024
Our
study
investigates
the
relatively
unexplored
relationships
between
socio-economic
factors
and
perceptions
of
climate
change
their
influence
on
household
energy
preferences
in
developing
contexts,
taking
case
Nepal.
We
aim
to
achieve
two
objectives:
create
a
robust
model
identifying
key
perception
variables
affecting
behaviour;
compare
respective
impacts
these
factors.
Applying
mixed-method
approach,
we
surveyed
323
households
across
49
districts
three
physiographic
regions
(high
hills,
mid
hills
Terai
plains)
fixed
explanatory
response
through
literature
review
evaluated
ordinal
logistic
regression
models:
one
focused
solely
factors,
second
only
third
composite
integrating
both.
Data
statistics
showed
that
47
%
respondents
preferred
no
existing
status,
23
opted
rely
completely
grid-electricity,
14
favoured
switching
renewables,
while
16
an
optimal
combination
grid-electricity
renewables
for
use.
The
Composite-model
was
found
be
best
fit
our
dataset.
identified
include
urbanization,
education
levels,
availability
alternatives
indicating
wide
disparity
access
use
different
categories
Likewise,
magnitude
timing
summer
winter
rainfall,
changes
demands
community
level
subsidies
were
significant
variables.
Hence,
findings
highlight
need
better
modern
financial
incentives,
mostly
rural
remote
areas,
community-awareness
initiatives
throughout
country
supported
by
comprehensive
policies
sustainable
renewable
transition
at
as
well
mitigation
change.
By
enhancing
this
policy-science-society
interface,
research
contributes
valuable
insights
effective
strategies
promote
adoption
similar
contexts.
Buildings,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(2), P. 169 - 169
Published: Jan. 9, 2025
Promoting
pro-environmental
behaviors
among
individuals
in
the
community
is
crucial
to
increase
resilience
and
address
environmental
challenges.
However,
a
persistent
intention–behavior
gap
often
exists,
particularly
separate
private
or
public
spheres.
Historically,
addressing
this
has
involved
focusing
on
single
moderating
variables
such
as
knowledge
risk
perception.
Yet,
few
studies
have
examined
it
both
spheres
under
combined
influence
of
two
variables.
Our
research
plans
bridge
by
exploring
using
conditional
process
models
joint
effects
EK
findings
reveal
larger
sphere
compared
sphere,
which
highlights
greater
challenges
translating
intentions
into
collective
actions
within
community.
In
behaviors,
we
observe
most
significant
positive
effect
alignment
when
possess
high
coupled
with
low
This
combination
facilitates
bridging
gap,
fostering
individual
that
can
contribute
resilience.
Conversely,
optimal
occurs
perception
are
high,
facilitating
translation
actions.
These
insights
offer
targeted
policy
recommendations
for
governments
policymakers,
contributing
deeper
understanding
increasing
