Application of social cognitive theory to determine shaping factors of environmental intention and behaviors of ecotourist in forest areas

Frontiers in Forests and Global Change, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 7

Опубликована: Окт. 21, 2024

Background Ecotourism as a responsible travel to natural areas is proposed strategy for forest conservation by enhancing the livelihoods of local communities. However, engaging in environmentally friendly behaviors during visit crucial factor achieving this conservation. This study aimed examine determinants intention and actual environmental behavior among ecotourists their visits forests. Methods Utilizing social cognitive theory theoretical framework, data from 409 visitors recreational were analyzed. After confirming validity reliability data, structural equation modeling was employed analysis. Results The results indicated that model could explain 59% behavioral 27% visits. Additionally, influence other identified two significant individuals’ intention. Self-efficacy also emerged factors which shape tourists, positively. Discussion findings suggest expectations, learning fellow abilities while addressing barriers exhibiting should be prioritized promotional planning ecotourism.

Язык: Английский

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Developing a specific model to exploring the determinant of individuals’ attitude toward forest conservation

Frontiers in Psychology, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 15

Опубликована: Окт. 18, 2024

Introduction In the context of forest conservation, individuals’ attitude can significantly influence their intentions and subsequent behaviors towards conserving forests. However, there is a research gap when it comes to understanding determinants forests conservation. To address this gap, present study aimed investigate variables associated with values from value-belief-norm theory, awareness consequences, ascription responsibility norm activation model on attitudes as main determinant behavior intention. Methods The Data was collected sample 200 students Behbahan University, Iran. through questionnaire designed specifically for purpose. validity reliability were confirmed. Structural equation modeling employed analyze data. Results findings revealed that examined able describe 88.6% variance in Specifically, found biospheric (ƛ= 0.097) altruistic 0.385) values, 0.150), consequences 0.380) had significant positive effects On other hand, egoistic exhibited negative impact –0.071) attitude. Discussion These hold implications planners policymakers involved conservation efforts. By factors shape attitudes, decision-makers develop targeted strategies interventions strengthen Given developing awareness-raising programs enhance environmental knowledge outcomes actions be considered strategy public’s improvement participation projects.

Язык: Английский

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Does climate change stimulate citizens' responses to conserving urban forest? Insights from stimulus-organism-response theory

Ecological Modelling, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 501, С. 111000 - 111000

Опубликована: Дек. 18, 2024

Язык: Английский

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Climate change and urban forests: generational differences in women’s perceptions and willingness to participate in conservation efforts

Frontiers in Forests and Global Change, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 7

Опубликована: Янв. 17, 2025

Introduction Climate change represents one of the most pressing challenges confronting contemporary societies. Despite occupying a relatively small proportion Earth’s surface, cities contribute disproportionately to greenhouse gas emissions. Urban forests, as vital form natural infrastructure, play critical role in mitigating adverse impacts climate change. Effective management and conservation these resources necessitate active engagement from diverse stakeholder groups, with women being particularly important demographic. However, generational differences women’s perceptions their willingness participate urban forest have received limited investigation. This study seeks address this gap by comparing participation intentions two groups women: those belonging Generation Z earlier generations. Methods The sample comprised 401 395 other Data for were collected using questionnaire administered through multi-stage cluster sampling method. data encompassed participants’ awareness change, its causes, dual engage management, demographic characteristics such age, educational level, family size, income, highest education family, levels fathers mothers. analysis was conducted both descriptive inferential statistical methods. Results results revealed significant understanding recognizing forests effects, demonstrating conservation. Across all measures, exhibited higher compared older Furthermore, increased issues positively associated greater management. Socio-economic factors also influenced differently between highlighting nuanced effects variables on intentions. Discussion showed althought observed consistently led heightened among These findings underscore importance adopting intergenerational perspectives emphasizing that promotional programs must be tailored account effectively maximize foster widespread efforts.

Язык: Английский

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Urban forests and public health: Analyzing the role of citizen perceptions in their conservation intentions

City and Environment Interactions, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown, С. 100189 - 100189

Опубликована: Фев. 1, 2025

Язык: Английский

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Roots of urban forest conservation behaviors: discovering determinants of citizens’ attitudes

Environmental and Sustainability Indicators, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown, С. 100671 - 100671

Опубликована: Март 1, 2025

Язык: Английский

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Green minds lead to green actions? Studying media literacy’s role in fostering visitors’ environmental behavior in urban forests in Tehran

City and Environment Interactions, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown, С. 100199 - 100199

Опубликована: Апрель 1, 2025

Язык: Английский

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The Role of Digital Food Marketing in Shaping Consumer Behavior and Sustainability in Emerging Economies

Advances in marketing, customer relationship management, and e-services book series, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown, С. 57 - 70

Опубликована: Янв. 17, 2025

In the digital age, food marketing strategies are rapidly evolving, particularly in emerging economies where access to technology and online platforms is expanding. This chapter explores how reshaping consumer behavior promoting sustainability these markets. The rise of has created new opportunities for businesses engage with consumers, influencing their purchasing decisions encouraging adoption health-conscious sustainable consumption patterns. However, cultural, social, economic factors significantly impact received implemented. aims investigate effects on preferences examine sustainability-focused campaigns can drive behavioral change. It will explore interplay between innovation decision-making, focusing role tools practices. Drawing surveys, interviews, case studies, provide insights into be optimized encourage healthier more environmentally responsible choices. research contribute understanding potential influence habits promote sustainability, offering actionable marketers, policymakers, academics industry. By addressing unique challenges within economies, this offer a roadmap leveraging achieve long-term goals global sector.

Язык: Английский

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How Perception of Environmental and Social Justice Drive Citizen’s Satisfaction and Intention to Engage with Urban Forests Management?

Heliyon, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 11(1), С. e41274 - e41274

Опубликована: Дек. 18, 2024

Язык: Английский

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Generation Z and Climate Mitigation Initiatives: Understanding Intention to Join National Tree-Planting projects

Trees Forests and People, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown, С. 100754 - 100754

Опубликована: Дек. 1, 2024

Язык: Английский

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