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The Role of Beliefs in Purchase Decisions: A Look at Green Purchase Behavior and Altruism

Posted on:2015-03-20Degree:Ph.DType:Dissertation
University:University of MinnesotaCandidate:Ryan, Tanya AFull Text:PDF
GTID:1479390020452863Subject:Mass Communications
Abstract/Summary:
This research study is focused on understanding consumer behavior in relation to the purchase of environmentally friendly products. Using the Theory of Planned Behavior as a guide, it seeks to uncover the salient beliefs regarding purchasing environmentally friendly products as well as explore the role that altruism plays in green product purchases. Findings of this multi-stage study uncover multiple beliefs about environmentally friendly products, support the Theory of Planned Behavior in regards to green purchase behavioral intent, and show a statistically significant indirect link between altruism and green purchase behavior.
Keywords/Search Tags:Purchase, Behavior, Environmentally friendly products, Altruism, Beliefs
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