How to increase students' motivation to engage in university initiatives towards environmental sustainability

Juma‐Michilena, Israel‐Javier; Ruiz‐Molina, María‐Eugenia; Saura, Irene Gil; Belda‐Miquel, Sergio

doi:10.1111/joca.12527

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“…This analysis is expected to provide heterogeneous segments that differ significantly in terms of independent and dependent variables, as well as other variables. CHAID methodology has been extensively validated in the literature in different fields of study (Pessach et al , 2020; Surucu-Balci et al , 2020; Patalas-Maliszewska et al , 2022; Kumar and Kaur, 2023) and more specifically, in previous studies analysing perceptions, attitudes and behaviour towards sustainability and climate change (Shinkevich et al , 2021; De Luca et al , 2022; Ferreira et al , 2022; Juma‐Michilena et al , 2023).…”

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Main motivations and barriers to pro-environmental behaviour: a study from the employee’s perspective

Juma Michilena,

Ruiz Molina,

Gil-Saura

2024

SAMPJ

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Purpose The purpose of this study is to identify groups of employees based on their motivations, detecting the main barriers that may influence their willingness to participate in the pro-environmental initiatives proposed by their employer. Design/methodology/approach To identify the different groups of employees, an online survey was conducted, and the Chi-square automatic interaction detection algorithm segmentation technique was used with a sample of 483 employees from 9 Latin American universities. Findings The results allowed us to identify various segments, in which the main obstacle linked to intrinsic motivation is the university culture and, to a lesser extent, the lack of equipment, while for extrinsic motivation, the lack of infrastructure is the most determining factor. Likewise, the results reflect that, compared to the less motivated employees, those who show greater motivation (both intrinsic and extrinsic) are the ones who encounter the greatest barriers, so that the perceptions of the most motivated, as expert observers, help to identify the main obstacles that organisations must remove to promote pro-environmental behaviours among staff members. Practical implications The results obtained help to guide the representatives or organisational leaders on the actions that generate the greatest impact in the mitigation of climate change from a motivational approach of behavioural prediction. Social implications This study contributes to a more sustainable society by developing an understanding of how employees react to issues related to climate change. Knowing the perceptions of employees can be a turning point so that other members of society can get involved in pro-environmental behaviours. Originality/value Many studies have analysed the intrinsic and extrinsic motivations of employees to engage in pro-environmental behaviours; however, as far as the authors are aware, this has not been analysed from the perspective of barriers to motivation.

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confidence: 99%

Main motivations and barriers to pro-environmental behaviour: a study from the employee’s perspective

Juma Michilena,

Ruiz Molina,

Gil-Saura

2024

SAMPJ

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Uncovering the Impact of Developing a Sustainability Mindset on Business and Economics Students’ Motivation to Learn About the Sustainable Development Goals

Gálvez-Rodríguez,

García-de-Frutos,

Ramírez-Franco

et al. 2024

Teaching Innovations in Economics

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Social traps and the wicked problem of single‐use plastics: A marketing, policy, and consumer‐citizen perspective

Shultz,

Mason,

Fehl

et al. 2024

Journal of Consumer Affairs

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Wicked problems pose both immediate and existential threats. Within this article we explore the underlying nature of wicked problems, including the social traps embedded in them. We deconstruct the ecosystem surrounding single‐use plastics to make key points regarding controversies and conflicting interests surrounding wicked problems. We propose that wicked problems may be reframed by unpacking the relationships between individuals and collectives and how social traps are understood in terms of time horizon, ownership, responsibility, and involvement. We argue that resolutions to social traps are paramount to resolving wicked problems in the case of single‐use plastics and to wicked problems more generally. We draw from marketing, psychology, public policy, and consumer research literature to suggest specific ways marketing can mitigate or perhaps eliminate the insidious dynamic of social traps and wicked problems, and in turn affect positive outcomes to enhance the short‐term and long‐term well‐being for many consumers and stakeholders.

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How to increase students' motivation to engage in university initiatives towards environmental sustainability

Cited by 3 publications

References 57 publications

Main motivations and barriers to pro-environmental behaviour: a study from the employee’s perspective

Main motivations and barriers to pro-environmental behaviour: a study from the employee’s perspective

Uncovering the Impact of Developing a Sustainability Mindset on Business and Economics Students’ Motivation to Learn About the Sustainable Development Goals

Social traps and the wicked problem of single‐use plastics: A marketing, policy, and consumer‐citizen perspective

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