The role of types of motivation, life goals, and beliefs in pro-environmental behavior: The Self-Determination Theory perspective

Barszcz, Sabina J.; Oleszkowicz, Anna; Bąk, Olga; Słowińska, Aleksandra

doi:10.1007/s12144-022-02995-2

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“…The two types of motivations have been identified, i.e. intrinsic and extrinsic (Barszcz et al, 2022). Extrinsic motivation is linked to external reinforcement or social acceptance such as receiving advantages, while intrinsic motivation is linked to internal desires such as values or attitudes.…”

Section: H3a Environmental Knowledge Influences Environmental Attachmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

Understanding the influence of environmental triggers on tourists' pro-environmental behaviors in the Pakistan’s tourism industry

Raza,

Khan,

Qamar

2024

JTF

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PurposeThe research analyzes the influence of three environmental triggers, i.e. awareness, concern and knowledge on environmental attachment and green motivation that affect tourists' pro-environmental behavior in the Pakistan’s tourism industry. Furthermore, this study has analyzed the moderating role of moral obligation concerning environmental attachment and green motivation on tourists' pro-environmental behavior.Design/methodology/approachData were gathered via a structured questionnaire by 237 local (domestic) tourists of Pakistan. Furthermore, the data were examined by employing SmartPLS.FindingsFindings demonstrate that all three environmental triggers have a positive and significant relationship with environmental attachment and green motivation. Accordingly, environmental attachment and green motivation promote tourists' pro-environmental behavior. Furthermore, the moderating role of moral obligations has also been incorporated in the study. The finding reveals a strong and positive relationship among environmental attachment and tourists' pro-environmental behaviors during high moral obligations. In contrast, moral obligations do not moderate association between green motivation and tourists' pro-environmental behavior. Therefore, competent authorities should facilitate tourists to adopt environmentally friendly practices; which will ultimately promote pro-environmental behavior.Originality/valueThis study provides useful insights regarding the role of tourism in fostering environmental attachment and green motivation that sequentially influence tourist pro-environmental behavior. Secondly, this research has employed moral obligations as a moderator to identify the changes in tourists’ pro-environmental behavior based on individuals' ethical considerations. Hence, the study provides an in-depth insight into tourists' behavior. Lastly, the present research offers effective strategies for the tourism sector and other competent authorities to increase green activities that can embed the importance of the environment among individuals.

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Section: H3a Environmental Knowledge Influences Environmental Attachmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

Understanding the influence of environmental triggers on tourists' pro-environmental behaviors in the Pakistan’s tourism industry

Raza,

Khan,

Qamar

2024

JTF

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“…Previous studies have consistently demonstrated that human motivation to avoid losses and seek gains can facilitate pro-environmental behaviour (Bae, 2021; Kaiser et al, 1999). However, some studies have suggested that EM may not be as effective or sustainable as intrinsic motivation, which is driven by the inherent interest or enjoyment of the behaviour itself (Barszcz et al, 2022; Maki et al, 2019). Intrinsic motivation may foster a deeper sense of environmental values and commitment, while EM may undermine intrinsic motivation or lead to moral licensing (Gholamzadehmir et al, 2019; Lee & Jeong, 2018).…”

Section: Literature Review and Hypotheses Developmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

Firms for Sustainable Manufacturing: Understanding the Key Determinants of Pro-environmental Behaviour

Pyo,

Chung,

et al. 2024

Science, Technology and Society

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This study examines the factors that influence pro-environmental behaviour intention (PEBI) in manufacturing small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The data were collected from 517 executives and chief technology officers of Korean SMEs and analysed using a comprehensive research model. The model includes variables such as awareness of consequences (ACs), ascription of responsibility (AR), personal norms (PNs), extrinsic motivation (EM), subjective norms (SNs) and realistic values (RVs). The results show significant relationships between these factors and PEBI. In particular, ACs and AR have positive effects on PNs, with AR having a stronger effect. PNs are the most important predictor of PEBI. EM has a positive impact on behaviour intention, while SNs do not have a significant impact. Interestingly, RVs have a negative impact. These findings have practical implications for encouraging pro-environmental behaviour in manufacturing SMEs. Policymakers and business planners should focus on increasing awareness of environmental consequences and individual responsibility to reinforce PNs. Moreover, offering extrinsic rewards and benefits can motivate pro-environmental behaviour in these firms. Understanding these factors can help design targeted strategies for promoting sustainability practices within manufacturing SMEs. By addressing these aspects, businesses can contribute to environmental innovation and sustainable development.

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“…Pro-environmental behavior is crucial for environmental sustainability and for preservation of future generations of human beings (Barszcz et al, 2022;Osuntuyi & Lean, 2023;Shin et al, 2022). The higher the individual's group identification, the more actively he or she will engage in pro-environmental behavior (Masson et al, 2016;Schmitt et al, 2019).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…High group identification promotes a shift in behavioral motivation from individual‐level to collective‐level, thus increasing the likelihood that individuals will cooperate with in‐group members, and takes group interests as their motivation for action (Chen et al, 2007). Pro‐environmental behavior is crucial for environmental sustainability and for preservation of future generations of human beings (Barszcz et al, 2022; Osuntuyi & Lean, 2023; Shin et al, 2022). The higher the individual's group identification, the more actively he or she will engage in pro‐environmental behavior (Masson et al, 2016; Masson & Fritsche, 2021; Schmitt et al, 2019).…”

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Public‐sphere behavior, on the other hand, connotes behaviors that require cooperation or collective coordinated action. Most prior studies considered pro‐environmental behavior as a holistic concept (Barszcz et al, 2022; Kalamas et al, 2014; Zafar et al, 2022), and this partly accounts for the inconclusive conclusions in the literature. Pro‐environmental behavior encompasses a range of specific behaviors that are often influenced by different factors and therefore need to be studied separately (Casaló et al, 2019).…”

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Green climate and pro‐environmental behavior: Addressing attitude‐behavior gaps towards promoting sustainable development

Zhang

Boamah

2023

Sustainable Development

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Based on the Stimulus-Organism-Response theory, this paper extends knowledge by examining both the direct and indirect effect of green climate on pro-environmental behavior whilst incorporating the following two multidimensional measures: group identification and social norm measure as mediator and moderator, respectively. The study extends current knowledge by addressing the attitude-behavior gaps eminent in most papers. Consequently, this study provides in depth knowledge on the mechanisms underpinning the role of individuals and also their role as influenced by the group they belong to. Further, this study proffer knowledge from the perspective of both private and public sphere pro-environmental behavior. The present study employed structural equation modeling using a survey from a dataset of 836 respondents. The findings revealed that green climate positively influence public-sphere behavior. Further, green climate indirectly affects private-sphere behavior through group identification. Again, our study found that group identification partially mediates the relationship between green climate and public-sphere behavior. The theoretical and practical implications of these findings are further discussed.

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The role of types of motivation, life goals, and beliefs in pro-environmental behavior: The Self-Determination Theory perspective

Cited by 17 publications

References 55 publications

Understanding the influence of environmental triggers on tourists' pro-environmental behaviors in the Pakistan’s tourism industry

Understanding the influence of environmental triggers on tourists' pro-environmental behaviors in the Pakistan’s tourism industry

Firms for Sustainable Manufacturing: Understanding the Key Determinants of Pro-environmental Behaviour

Green climate and pro‐environmental behavior: Addressing attitude‐behavior gaps towards promoting sustainable development

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