British Food Journal,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
124(13), С. 599 - 618
Опубликована: Сен. 2, 2022
Purpose
With
the
crescent
globalisation
together
with
economic
and
food
crisis,
consumers
are
increasingly
confronted
products
from
different
origins
appeals
to
consume
“national”.
If
many
can
be
related
a
specific
region
or
country,
sold
as
commodities
Portuguese
origin
indication.
One
factor
influencing
purchase
behaviour
of
domestic
is
consumer
ethnocentrism
(CE)
characteristic.
The
aim
this
paper
study
consumers'
intention
towards
“produce
in
Portugal”
fruits
vegetables
applying
CE
extended
model
theory
planned
(TPB).
Design/methodology/approach
A
questionnaire
was
presented
random
sample
700
individuals
older
than
18
responsible
for
household
by
computer-assisted
telephone
interview
(CAT)
system.
Structural
equation
modelling
(SEM)
conducted
examine
direct
indirect
effects
attitude
(ATT),
subjective
norms
(SuBNs),
perceived
behavioural
controls
(PBCNTRLs),
self-congruity
on
fresh
purchases.
Findings
suggest
that
TPB
applicable
determining
buy
Portugal.
has
been
shown
successfully
influence
intention.
Research
limitations/implications
This
provides
industry
retail
informative
basis
about
which
mechanisms
underlie
food.
Also,
useful
insight
into
how
categories
label
affect
intentions,
serve
communication
strategies
order
increase
vegetables.
New
should
studied.
Originality/value
gives
new
approach
ethnocentric
tendencies
opens
discussion
low
value
products.
first
behaviour.
PLOS Climate,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
1(10), С. e0000082 - e0000082
Опубликована: Окт. 10, 2022
Climate-Smart
Agricultural
(CSA)
practices
are
crucial
in
managing
climatic
shocks
faced
by
smallholder
farmers
sub-Saharan
Africa.
However,
evidence
on
the
socio-psychological
drivers
of
farmers’
adoption
CSA
remains
limited.
This
study
employed
Theory
Planned
Behavior
framework
to
analyze
intention
and
behavior
toward
rural
Ghana.
The
sampled
350
from
Upper
East
North-East
Regions
Ghana
Structural
Equation
Model
understand
practices.
Results
showed
that
attitudes
(notably
their
beneficial
evaluation
practices)
had
a
significant
impact
(0.25)
adopt
Social
pressure
exerted
use
(Subjective
norm)
also
(0.52)
behavior.
Perceived
control
which
measures
controllability
both
(0.43)
(0.20)
farmers.
Findings
highlight
role
factors
play
explaining
We
recommend
need
create
awareness
sharing
relevant
information
more
widely
through
community
leaders,
chief
farmers,
assembly
members,
clan
heads
order
exert
influence
farmer’s
Journal of Agricultural Economics,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
75(1), С. 84 - 107
Опубликована: Июнь 12, 2023
Abstract
Understanding
the
factors
associated
with
adoption
of
ecological
farming
practices
is
a
well‐established
topic
interest
to
agricultural
economists.
As
transition
more
sustainable
agriculture
has
become
policy
priority
for
European
Union,
broad
and
balanced
reviews
this
literature
are
important.
We
develop
systematic
map
quantitative
observational
studies
which
describes
practice(s)
adopted,
frequency
inclusion
significance
range
independent
variables,
how
dependent
variable
measured.
also
conduct
quality
assessment.
find
that
while
socio‐demographic
variables
farm
structural
frequently
included,
they
were
insignificant
often
than
significant.
For
behavioural
we
stronger
evidence
importance
cognitive
or
attitudinal
compared
dispositional
variables.
growing
in
social
will
be
valuable
researchers
explore
further
reflect
on
implications
our
findings.
Agricultural Water Management,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
281, С. 108248 - 108248
Опубликована: Март 9, 2023
Due
to
high-intensity
agricultural
production
activities
and
the
excessive
use
of
chemical
substances
such
as
fertilizers
pesticides,
nonpoint
source
pollution
has
surpassed
industrial
urban
residential
become
number
one
contributor
in
China.
Promoting
farmers'
participation
management
is
a
key
link
achieve
goal
sustainable
development.
Based
on
an
expanded
theory
planned
behavior,
we
identified
influencing
factors
management.
According
microsurvey
data
from
600
farmers
Huai'an,
China,
used
structural
equation
model
analyze
depth
influence
internal
cognition
their
perceptions
external
environment
explore
formation
mechanism
behavior.
The
study
shows
that,
first,
government
regulations
promote
green
development
market
social
organizations
that
strengthen
but
are
not
fully
significant.
Second,
can
enhance
willingness
participate,
attitudes
strongest.
Finally,
there
positive
relationship
between
level
response
control
behavior
perceived
behavioral
control.
above
analysis,
propose
policy
recommendations
terms
regulation,
organization
construction,
multisubject
collaboration
mobilize
enthusiasm
various
subjects
improve
efficiency
Climate Risk Management,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
39, С. 100484 - 100484
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2023
Water-saving
agriculture
(WSA)
is
often
introduced
as
an
effective
strategy
to
reduce
water
infiltration
and
mitigate
irrigation-induced
landslide
risks.
The
effects
highly
rely
on
smallholder
farmers,
who
would
rather
suffer
from
landslides
than
adapt.
This
study
focused
farmers’
adoption
intention
of
WSA
in
general
drip
irrigation
drought-tolerant
crop
specific,
representing
changes
technology
farming
systems.
An
integrative
theoretical
model
was
developed
based
the
extended
theory
planned
behavior
(TPB)
with
elements
norm
activation
acceptance
model.
Hypotheses
were
tested
using
data
a
questionnaire
survey
363
farmers
Loess
Plateau,
Northwest
China.
results
structural
equation
modeling
showed
that
most
crucial
factor
bolstering
subjective
norm,
regardless
different
measures.
Attitude
more
influential
perceived
control
vice
versa
adoption,
indicating
attitude
important
change
capacity
played
role
system
shift.
In
addition,
awareness
environmental
consequences
contributed
positively
attitude,
ease-of-use
improved
control.
Most
notably,
TPB
has
explanatory
power
classical
one.
By
considering
moral
technical
aspects,
enhanced
comprehensiveness
explaining
drivers
under
findings
shed
light
future
disaster
risk
management
for
China
other
countries
risk.
Journal of Rural Studies,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
107, С. 103255 - 103255
Опубликована: Март 12, 2024
Understanding
the
behavioural
factors
that
influence
farmers'
intentions
to
participate
in
agri-environmental
schemes
is
crucial
for
delivering
sustainability
agricultural
landscapes.
Drawing
on
a
qualitative
synthesis
approach,
we
seek
understand
underlying
motivations
behind
decisions
engage
with
individual
as
well
collective
schemes.
We
systematically
map
evidence
decision-making
using
an
expanded
Theory
of
Planned
Behaviour
framework,
incorporating
trust
and
legitimacy
elements.
Our
analysis
highlights
role
farmer
attitudes
Subjective
norms
influenced
by
farming
community,
policy-making
processes,
were
determining
participation
Normative
legitimacy,
contract
complexity
inflexibility,
financial
non-financial
outcome
beliefs,
key
barriers
both
types
Based
our
findings,
recommend
prioritizing
interventions
foster
institutional
relational
trust.
Low
levels
are
linked
caused
subjective
Creating
opportunities
social
interactions
learning
can
be
essential
capital
Policy
development
should
acknowledge
potential
relevance
broader
community
context
shaping
farmer's
attitudes,
particularly
its
overcoming
cognitive
improve
Frontiers in Veterinary Science,
Год журнала:
2021,
Номер
8
Опубликована: Дек. 2, 2021
Understanding
farmers'
behavior
regarding
disease
control
is
essential
to
successfully
implement
change
interventions
that
improve
uptake
of
best
practices.
A
literature
review
was
conducted
identify
theoretical
underpinnings,
analytical
methodologies,
and
key
behavioral
determinants
have
been
described
understand
in
prevention
on
cattle
farms.
Overall,
166
peer-reviewed
manuscripts
from
studies
27
countries
were
identified.
In
the
past
decade,
there
increasing
reports
motivators
barriers,
but
no
indication
application
appropriate
social
science
methods.
Furthermore,
majority
(58%)
reviewed
lacked
a
framework
their
study
design.
However,
when
underpinning
applied,
Theory
Planned
Behavior
most
commonly
used
(14%
total).
The
complexity
factors
impacting
illustrated
mapping
all
constructs
papers
frameworks,
such
as
socioecological
Capability,
Opportunity
Motivation
(COM-B)
model.
Constructs
related
personal
influences
relationships
between
farmers
veterinarians
overrepresented,
whereas
other
interpersonal
contextual
environments
not
extensively
studied.
There
general
lack
use
validated
scales
measure
empirically
frameworks
predict
behavior.
mainly
focused
measurements
intention
stakeholder
rather
than
actual
behavior,
although
former
poor
predictor
latter.
Finally,
still
robust
evidence
or
techniques
result
successful
We
concluded
for
sustainable
change,
should
include
wider
at
individual,
interpersonal,
levels.
encouraged.
By
using
coherent
researchers
could
link
design
interventions,
thereby
take
first
step
toward
theory-driven,
evidence-based
influence
control.
Sustainability Science,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
17(6), С. 2203 - 2219
Опубликована: Май 19, 2022
Abstract
Transitions
towards
more
sustainable
agricultural
systems
are
often
characterised
by
‘lock-ins’,
understood
as
self-reinforcing
mechanisms
that
reproduce
the
status
quo
and
impede
change.
While
socioeconomic,
technological
institutional
lock-ins
have
been
widely
used
to
understand
processes
of
transitions
in
agri-food
systems,
role
so-called
cognitive
is
still
under-investigated.
In
this
study,
we
focus
on
how
settings
create
farmers’
decision-making
related
adoption
practices.
We
apply
goal
framing
for
environmental
behaviour
transition
theory
explaining
socio-technical
conditions
may
shape
farmer’s
decision-making.
Empirically,
example
diversifying
crop
rotations
with
legumes
an
established
strategy
increase
biodiversity
soil
health,
reduce
agrochemical
use,
emissions
pollution,
which
remains
rare
European
agriculture.
use
two
cases
Atlantic
pedo-climatic
region,
Cornwall,
UK,
Gelderland,
Netherlands.
Using
in-depth
interview
data
farmers
extensive
supplementary
secondary
data,
explore
context-specific
interact
normative,
gain-oriented
hedonic
frames
(un-)desirability
diversification
legumes.
This
creates
recognisable
lock-ins:
context
drastically
perceived
viability
alternative
Our
findings
case
suggest
framework
developed
study
help
identify
regionally
specific,
well
common,
barriers
solutions
comparable
practices
relevant
sustainability
systems.