The impact of knowledge, attitude, consumption values and destination image on tourists’ responsible environmental behaviour intention

Abstract

The tourism sector has developed over the years as one of the main contributors to the nation's socio-economy. However, tourism has also said to be the cause of the depletion of the natural environment especially the marine ecosystem due to the irresponsible behavior of tourists. There is a growing interest in understanding the impact of tourism towards the sustainability of a particular ecotourism destination, thus this study aims to examine the drivers of tourists' intention to behave in an environmentally responsible manner specifically in marine parks. This study utilizes the responsible environmental behavior model with the addition of consumption values theory and destination image in hope to provide a more comprehensive explanation. A researcher-administered face-to-face survey was conducted among 103 tourists and analysed using partial least squares technique. The results empirically revealed that environmental knowledge and destination image significantly influenced the tourists' intention to behave in an environmentally responsible manner. Thus, in fostering a more responsible behavior among tourists, more emphasis can be placed on enhancing their knowledge while capitalizing on the destination's image.

The Differences across Future Teachers Regarding Attitudes on Social Responsibility for Sustainable Development

“…In general, as it is proposed in the SDG referred to as production and responsible consumption (SDG 12) [7], students agree that excessive consumption exists in society, with responsible consumption (RC) being an environmental problem that could be tackled with better education. To this end, they consider it to be fundamental that they act in an individual way as those responsible for the aforementioned actions, and thus, they would take care of their environment through small daily actions [7,[9][10][11][12][13]. This being said, the responsibility of social groups cannot be diminished, as it is crucial that all parties work together collaboratively towards the same goal [14,15].…”

“…Thus, people at an individual level can be responsible agents of SD through the lifestyle they choose to adopt. As a way of example, choosing certain types of tourism and food consumption, purchasing items with the cheapest prices or fashion trends (such as new technologies or clothing items), taking care of objects already possessed to increase their longevity, selecting products that generate less waste, and recycling or implementing energy consumption habits are actions that can be targeted in daily life to take care of the environment individually and be socially responsible for it [7,[9][10][11][12][13][14] From an economic development perspective, a consumer with Individual Social Responsibility for Sustainable Development (ISRSD) may be able to condition the economic model of companies, since the production and sale of products vary according to the social demand [15][16][17][18]. Likewise, an individual may also act to promote Corporate Social Responsibility for Sustainable Development (CSRSD) as a member of a company, which could contribute to the well-being of society [19].…”

“…Thus, people at an individual level can be responsible agents of SD through the lifestyle they choose to adopt. As a way of example, choosing certain types of tourism and food consumption, purchasing items with the cheapest prices or fashion trends (such as new technologies or clothing items), taking care of objects already possessed to increase their longevity, selecting products that generate less waste, and recycling or implementing energy consumption habits are actions that can be targeted in daily life to take care of the environment individually and be socially responsible for it [ 7 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 ]…”

“…In the case of Higher Education (HE), it can be said that it is a source of learning about more pro-environmental private and professional lifestyles for students. For that reason, this level of education can act as a driving force in the acquisition of knowledge, attitudes, habits, and ultimately, competencies that help develop sustainability in our daily lives as a tool to improve and preserve the environment [ 10 , 18 , 45 , 46 , 52 , 53 , 54 ]. Planning and implementation, empathy, compassion, and solidarity, among others, are highlighted as key competences favouring SRSD [ 55 ].…”

Travelers’ Responsible Environmental Behavior towards Sustainable Coastal Tourism: An Empirical Investigation on Social Media User-Generated Content

“…Moreover, many coastal destinations have not developed any effective strategies and awareness-building activities to influence tourists' psychological well-being. In this situation, social media user-generated content may play a significant role in reshaping tourists' environmental consciousness towards coastal destinations [14,21,22]. In recent years, social media has become a documented and significant source of tourist information [23][24][25].…”