How materialism affects environmental beliefs, concern, and environmentally responsible behavior

被引:515
作者
Kilbourne, William [1 ]
Pickett, Gregory [1 ]
机构
[1] Clemson Univ, Clemson, SC 29634 USA
关键词
materialism; environment; environmentally responsible behavior; environmental concern;
D O I
10.1016/j.jbusres.2007.09.016
中图分类号
F [经济];
学科分类号
02 ;
摘要
This article examines the relationship between materialism, environmental beliefs, environmental concern, and environmental behaviors. The study used a random telephone survey of 337 US adults. Using a causal modeling approach, the study demonstrates that materialism has a negative effect on environmental beliefs, and these beliefs positively affect environmental concern and environmentally responsible behaviors. The article then provides implications of the results for consumer and environmental policy. (C) 2007 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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页码:885 / 893
页数:9
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