Social networking smartphone applications and emotional health among college students: The moderating role of social support

Liu, Yan; Yi, Hongfa

doi:10.1177/00368504221144439

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“…Attitudes refer to an individual's positive or negative evaluation of a specific behaviour , whereas subjective norms refer to an individual's perception of social pressure or influence from significant others to perform a particular behaviour (Ajzen, 1991;Ling et al, 2023;. PBC refers to an individual's belief in their ability to successfully perform a behaviour (Ajzen, 1991;Ling et al, 2023;. As mentioned earlier, several studies have used TPB to examine consumers' this as behaviour in different contexts, and green consumption is no exception.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…While this remains limited in Ghana, understanding the use of TPB in understanding GCB remain elusive. The results of attitude as key concept in TPB model has been inconclusive, with some studies (Casal o and Escario, 2018;Sharma and Foropon, 2019;Sreen et al, 2018;Yadav and Pathak, 2016;Zheng et al, 2020;Zhuang et al, 2021) finding a significant positive effect of attitude on GCB, whereas others (Ling et al, 2023;Moser, 2015;Naz et al, 2020;Temizkan, 2022) found a weak relationship. We posit that the inconclusive outcomes of prior research on consumer attitudes towards green consumption can be attributed to the manner in which attitudes are conceptualised.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…GCB is not only a substitute for traditional consumption patterns but also minimises the detrimental effects of individual consumption practices on terrestrial and marine environments (Wang et al, 2021). Previous studies have emphasized that GCB promote sustainable behaviours that protect the environment, reduce pollution and promote sustainability (Li, 2020;Ling et al, 2023;Paco et al, 2019;Paul et al, 2016). This is particularly significant, given that a recent study by Bian (2020) highlighted the critical role of GCB in addressing plastic pollution in society.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…They (i.e., students) are characterised as young consumers with flexible thinking, extensive knowledge holders with and innovative ideas and environmental awareness, making them an ideal stakeholders who can serve as a significant driving force for green consumption practices towards addressing the current environmental challenges faced by the world (Ali et al, 2023;Ouyang, 2019;Varah et al, 2021). Therefore, understanding the antecedents of students' GCB is of particular importance, as previous research has recognised that the younger generation is a crucial stakeholder with the potential to take on future responsibilities as a steward of environmental issues and sustainability (Ali et al, 2023;Li, 2020;Ling et al, 2023;Pan et al, 2018;Verma and Chandra, 2018).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…In an attempt to understand antecedents of GCB, studies have established that theory of planned behaviour (TPB) framework devised by Ajzen (1991) presents concepts such as attitude, perceived behavioural control (PBC) and social norm that play crucial role in predicting individuals' intentions and actual behaviour regarding responsible environmental behaviour, including GCB (Dilotsotlhe, 2021;Ling et al, 2023;Nguyen et al, 2020;Traor e et al, 2023;Vu et al, 2022). However, the use of the TPB framework to investigate the influential factors that shape GCB from the perspective of Ghanaian HE students represents a critical research gap in Ghana.…”

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Green consumption behaviour among higher education students as an approach to achieving sustainable source reduction of marine plastic pollution

Salifu,

Arthur,

Nortey

2024

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Purpose Marine plastic pollution (MPP) is increasing in recent times because of the high usage of plastic products. Green consumption behaviour (GCB) gaining attention as effective approach to achieving sustainable source reduction of plastic pollution, which negatively affects both human pollution and marine biodiversity and ecosystem. Although, Higher Education (HE) students are key stakeholders in addressing environmental issues, including MPP, there is limited empirical research in Ghana on factors influencing HE students’ GCB. This study, in an endeavour to bridge the gap, used the revised theory of planned behaviour (TPB) framework to investigate the factors influencing higher-education students’ green consumption behaviour in the Ghanaian context. Specifically, the purpose of the study is to examine the interplay of consumer novelty seeking (CNS), environmental concern (EC), perceived behavioural control and social influence on green consumption behaviour among higher-education students in Ghana. The study also explored the moderating role of gender in the relationship between CNS and green consumption behaviour. Design/methodology/approach This study used quantitative approach to obtain data from a sample of 233 students at the University of Cape Coast and used the partial least squares structural equation modelling approach for the data analysis. Findings The findings provide valuable insights, highlighting the important role of CNS and ECs in driving higher education students’ green consumption behaviour in Ghana. This study also found a revealing role for gender as a moderator in the relationship between CNS and green consumption behaviour, with females exhibiting a more pronounced response to CNS in influencing green consumption behaviour. On the contrary, the authors found a non-significant impact of perceived behavioural control and social influence. Research limitations/implications Although this study presents results that provide valuable insights for policy and practical implications, it has some limitations worth mentioning for future research directions. Firstly, the participants sampled for this study comprised only higher education students from the University of Cape Coast in Ghana, which may limit the applicability of the findings to other student populations at various universities in Ghana and beyond. Moreover, the exclusion of non-students who are considered as “Generation Z” (i.e. born within 1995–2010) may narrow the scope of generalisability in the context of young consumers’ green consumption behaviour in Ghana. To enhance the generalisability of future studies, it is recommended that the scope of this study be extended. Furthermore, it should be noted that this study primarily measured higher education students’ green consumption behaviour based on self-reported data. Therefore, future research could adopt alternative approaches, such as non-self-reported measures or experimental data so to reduce the complexities and the gap that may exist between attitudes and behaviour. Practical implications These results provide valuable insights for policymakers, educators and environmental advocates to develop targeted initiatives that resonate with Ghanaian higher education students to foster green consumption practices and contribute to global efforts against marine plastic pollution. Originality/value The novelty of this study lies in the decision to propose a TPB model by including variables like CNS and EC that are believed to positively shape attitudes towards green consumption behaviour. The rationale for examining these variables is grounded in the belief that they are appropriate factors that may predict students’ green consumer behaviour, which may serve as a potential solution to marine plastic pollution.

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