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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. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Abstract Climate change is a serious environmental issue appearing in China. As a public service institution operating around the clock, the negative impact of hospitals on the environment is evident, promoting their workers’ pro-environmental behavior (PEB) through increasing climate change health risk perception (CHRP) is an effective method to protect the environment and achieve sustainable development. This study investigates how CHRP shapes pro-environmental attitude (PEA), pro-environmental intention (PEI), and pro-environmental behavior (PEB) among hospital workers. Using structural equation modeling (SEM) to determine the chain of causation from CHRP to PEB among hospital workers. The result shows that CHRP positively affects PEA and PEI, and PEI positively affects their PEB. In addition, although CHRP has no significant direct effect on PEB, it can play a crucial indirect effect through the mediating role of PEI. Moreover, the result of multiple regression shows that there are significant differences regarding PEA, PEI, and PEB.

Climate change is a serious environmental issue appearing in China. As a public service institution operating around the clock, the negative impact of hospitals on the environment is evident, promoting their workers' pro-environmental behavior (PEB) through increasing climate change health risk perception (CHRP) is an effective method to protect the environment and achieve sustainable development. This study investigates how CHRP shapes pro-environmental attitude (PEA), pro-environmental intention (PEI), and pro-environmental behavior (PEB) among hospital workers. Using structural equation modeling (SEM) to determine the chain of causation from CHRP to PEB among hospital workers. The result shows that CHRP positively affects PEA and PEI, and PEI positively affects their PEB. In addition, although CHRP has no significant direct effect on PEB, it can play a crucial indirect effect through the mediating role of PEI. Moreover, the result of multiple regression shows that there are significant differences regarding PEA, PEI, and PEB. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper examined the level of Environmental Civic Actions (ECA) using a modified version of the Environmental Action Scale (EAS) and Place Attachment Theory (PAT). The Environmental Action Scale measured the level of participation that would have a collective impact on environmental issues. The data was obtained via online questionnaire from 230 young and middle-aged citizens living in Nigeria. 152(66%) males and 75(33%) females indicated their gender, and most participants identified as under-graduate students (n = 179). SPSS statistical software package was used for factor analysis to ascertain if measure items were suitable for the study context using principal component analysis (extraction method) and Kaiser Normalization rotation method. Some findings revealed that the majority of participants have a high level of pro-environmental intention and low levels of actual environmental civic behav-iors. In addition, most participants never participated, organized a protest, or boycotted a company engaging in negative environ-mental behaviors. Furthermore, place attachment, and fear of punishment in form of fines, and levies influenced the intention to engage in positive environmental behavior. The study contrib-utes to the dearth of knowledge on environmental civic actions in a developing country and provides specific insights that are beneficial to policymakers, researchers, and stakeholders. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Environmental communication interventions are employed in nature-based tourism settings to achieve environmental protection. However, much still needs to be studied to understand what interventions work, how and why. This review summarises the research design and outcomes of 54 empirical studies, published in English-language peer-reviewed journals where communications were used to foster visitors' pro-environmental intentions or actual behaviours. Our analysis suggests that environmental communication can be a useful tool although mixed results were often observed. Personal interpretation interventions were slightly more common than non-personal communications, and produced a higher portion of positive changes in pro-environmental behaviors and intentions. The use of Theory of Planned Behaviour was most commonly observed. Research on the efficacy of environmental communications is increasing; we suggest priorities to guide this accelerating research activity. Under-researched communications approaches include visual communications and digital tools. Increased comparison of content and delivery modes within the same study and in different nature-tourism contexts is needed, especially with diverse populations (e.g. cultural) and distinct sub-groups (e.g. pro- vs. non-environmental market segments). We advocate for increased diversity of research methods (e.g. qualitative) and robust design (e.g. longitudinal) to better understand visitors' behaviours, with reduced use of attitudes, knowledge and intentions as dependent variables. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The effects of climate change lead to increasing social injustice and hence justice is intrinsically linked to a socio-ecological transformation. In this study, we investigate whether justice sensitivity motivates pro-environmental intention (PEI) and behavior (PEB) and, if so, to what extent emotions and moral disengagement determine this process. For this purpose, we conducted two quota-sampling surveys (Study 1: N = 174, Study 2: N = 880). Multiple regression analyses in both studies suggest that a higher perception of injustice from a perpetrator’s, beneficiary’s, and observer’s perspective is associated with an increased PEI. However, moral disengagement best predicted PEB and PEI. Guilt and authentic pride were found to be emotional predictors of PEI. Additionally, mediation analyses demonstrated that guilt mediates the connection between both perpetrator and beneficiary sensitivity and PEI. These results suggest that when the predominant originators of climate change (i.e., individuals from industrialized countries) perceive global climate injustice from the perspective of a beneficiary or a perpetrator, they experience guilt and have a higher PEI. Based on this mechanism, it seems promising to render global injustice more salient to those responsible for activities that lead to climate change to motivate them to adapt their behavior. The role of moral disengagement and victim sensitivity as barriers to pro-environmental behavior is discussed in this context.

Abstract – Locus of control is a belief in oneself as a center of control that directs a person's behavior to move within him towards the outside of them. Personal responsibility can be defined as individuals who deal with actions that will affect others. The role of personal responsibility is important to change students' pro-environmental intention. This study aims to analyze the relationship between locus of control and personal responsibility with pro-environmental intention at SMAN 8 Makassar City. Participants for the study were 120 students from 11th grade. This study used a quantitative approach with a descriptive method of correlation techniques, using survey data. The results showed a positive relationship between locus of control and personal responsibility with pro-environmental intention. Abstrak — Wilayah kendali merupakan sesuatu yang menuntun keinginan seseorang untuk bertindak melakukan sesuatu. Tanggung jawab pribadi adalah batasan yang dipilih sendiri oleh individu yang berkaitan dengan mengambil tindakan yang akan memengaruhi orang lain. Peran tanggung jawab pribadi sangat penting untuk mengubah intensi pro-lingkungan seseorang. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis hubungan antara wilayah kendali dan tanggung jawab pribadi dengan intensi pro-lingkungan di SMAN 8 Kota Makassar. Jumlah responden terdiri dari 120 siswa dari kelas XI. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan metode deskriptif teknik korelasi berdasarkan data survei. Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa terdapat hubungan positif antara wilayah kendali dan tanggung jawab personal dengan intensi pro-lingkungan.

This study aims to examine the potential predictors of customers' pro-environmental intention based on the Stimulus–Organism–Response framework. PLS-SEM was used to tests the hypotheses using a sample of 217 green hotel customers. The results reveal that brand experience and customer inspiration significantly affect pro-environmental intention. Further, the results show customer inspiration significantly mediates the relationship between green hotel brand experience and pro-environmental intention. This study clearly shows the relationship between green hotel brand experience, customer inspiration and pro-environmental intention. Thus, this article contributes to exiting hospitality studies by identifying gaps and proposing a holistic view to understand customers' pro-environmental intention in the green hotel industry. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Tourism and recreation have included attitudes in their pro-environmental behaviour prediction frameworks, though not many have assessed the cognitive and affective dimensions of attitudes in their analyses. In environmental psychology, environmental values are antecedent to attitudes, where ecological worldviews are reflective of environmental values. This study reports the influence of nature-based tourists' ecological worldviews in combination with the cognitive and affective dimensions of attitudes on pro-environmental behavioural intentions. A sample of 1,009 front-country campers visiting Alberta, Canada's provincial parks were surveyed. Analysis of data using structural equation modelling revealed that affective-attitudes strongly and positively influenced intentions to engage in nature-protective behaviours while camping; cognitive-attitudes had a non-significant effect on intentions. This is congruent with other studies' findings that emphasize the importance of affect in influencing intentions and behaviours. Respondents' New Ecological Paradigm scale scores demonstrated a direct, positive effect on camper's intention to engage in pro-environmental camping behaviours. They also had a strong indirect effect on intentions through affective-attitudes. These findings suggest an emphasis on affect-based messaging to promote pro-environmental behaviour among nature-based tourists are warranted, especially when communicating to individuals who already possess pro-ecological worldviews. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The role of personal responsibility is important to foster a pro-environmental intention can change students' pro-environmental behavior. This study aims to analyze the relationship between personal responsibility and pro-environmental intention in XI-MIPA students at SSHS of 8 Makassar, South Sulawesi. This study used a quantitative approach with a descriptive method of correlation techniques. Partisipants for study were 120 students. Data collection used non-test instruments. Analysis of research data used a regression model test (α = 0.05) and coefficient test with Pearson Product Moment test (α = 0.05). The results showed that there was a positive relationship between personal responsibility and pro-environmental intention. Students who have a high personal responsibility have several advantages, namely (1) can learned how to respect the rights and feelings of others, decide their own desires and the importance of being responsible; (2) able to become independent learners, able to play an active role in learning and their desires more responsibly, and (3) can learn how to respect the rights and feelings of others, decide their own desires and the importance of being responsible.

Abstract People's pro-environmental behavior (PEB) is commonly recognized as a result of individual rationality or moral considerations. However, the compative roles of rationality and morality in fostering such behavior in the tourism/leisure context remains to be investigated. This paper uses the theory of planned behavior (TPB) and the norm-activation model (NAM) as representatives of rational and moral notions, and examines the relative strengths of the models in explaining visitors' pro-environmental intentions in nature-based destinations. An empirical study was conducted in three natural parks in Hangzhou, China. Local visitors (N = 323) and tourists (N = 231) participated in the survey. Structural equation modeling was adopted. It is found that although both the rational and the moral models could explain the participants' pro-environmental intentions, yet the NAM model was superior, especially in interpreting nonlocal tourist pro-environmental intentions. Recommendations are provided for a more holistic understanding and effective promotion of PEB in nature-based destinations. Highlights • Compares the role of rationality and morality in explaining visitors' PEB intentions. • Rationality and morality work in parallel in forming local visitors' PEB intentions. • Morality greatly influences nonlocal tourists' PEB intentions. • Visitor origin information can be used to assist tailored strategies to promote PEB. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Electric vehicles (EVs) have gained prominence as a result of technology advancements, cost savings, and public support for cleaner transportation worldwide. This research aimed to furnish a holistic comprehension of consumers' purchases in the EV market by integrating the value-belief-norm theory and the theory of planned behavior into a single conceptual framework. The results of our structural equation analysis on 403 participants showed that altruistic and biospheric values positively affect awareness of consequences, whereas egoistic values negatively affect awareness of consequences. The findings also supported the proposed linkages among value-based constructs, including awareness of consequences, an ascription of responsibility, and pro-environmental personal norms. Furthermore, the role of attitude toward behavior, subjective norm, and perceived behavior control in the relationship between pro-environmental personal norm and behavioral intention was approved. To increase the likelihood of consumers accepting EVs, both theoretical and practical implications are discussed. • We integrated VBN (value-belief-norm) theory and the theory of planned behavior (TPB) in electronic vehicles (EVs). • VBN (value-belief-norm) mechanism for EVs positively affect consumers' pro-environmental personal norm. • Egoistic, altruistic, and biospheric values activate the awareness of consequences and ascription of responsibility. • Pro-environmental personal norm was a well-predictive trigger for EV adopters. • The proposed integrated model has strong predictive power for EV intention. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Given that little is known about museum visitors' pro-environmental behavior, this research examines the process of decision formation for environmentally responsible museums. The research employed the model of goal-directed behavior, tested its applicability, and deepened it using problem awareness, affective commitment, and non-green alternative attractiveness. Data collected from a field survey was used for analysis. Results of the structural analysis indicated that variables within the theory were in general significantly associated. Moreover, desire acted as an important mediator and had the strongest influence on intention. Moreover, the proposed model included a sufficient level of explanatory power for visitors’ pro-environmental intention. Testing for structural metric invariance revealed that the role of desire in determining intention was maximized when the level of affective commitment was high and when perceived non-green alternative attractiveness was low. The findings provide a sufficient understanding of visitors’ decision-making process for visiting an environmentally responsible museum. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This research was designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the formation of travelers' pro-environmental intentions in a green lodging context by merging value-belief-norm theory and the theory of planned behavior into one theoretical framework and by considering the moderating impact of non-green alternatives' attractiveness. Results of the structural analysis from a sample of 402 guests showed that our unified model includes a satisfactory level of prediction power for pro-environmental intention, which was superior to existing theories. Findings also supported the hypothesized relationships among study variables, identified the prominent role of awareness of consequences and normative process in generating intention, and verified the mediating impact of study variables. In addition, the invariance test identified the significant moderating impact of non-green alternatives' attractiveness. Specifically, the role of attitude, perceived behavioral control, and moral obligation in forming intention was found to be more important when customers felt the alternatives were less attractive. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The effects of climate change lead to increasing social injustice and hence justice is intrinsically linked to a socio-ecological transformation. In this study, we investigate whether justice sensitivity motivates pro-environmental intention (PEI) and behavior (PEB) and, if so, to what extent emotions and moral disengagement determine this process. For this purpose, we conducted two quota-sampling surveys (Study 1: N = 174, Study 2: N = 880). Multiple regression analyses in both studies suggest that a higher perception of injustice from a perpetrator's, beneficiary's, and observer's perspective is associated with an increased PEI. However, moral disengagement best predicted PEB and PEI. Guilt and authentic pride were found to be emotional predictors of PEI. Additionally, mediation analyses demonstrated that guilt mediates the connection between both perpetrator and beneficiary sensitivity and PEI. These results suggest that when the predominant originators of climate change (i.e., individuals from industrialized countries) perceive global climate injustice from the perspective of a beneficiary or a perpetrator, they experience guilt and have a higher PEI. Based on this mechanism, it seems promising to render global injustice more salient to those responsible for activities that lead to climate change to motivate them to adapt their behavior. The role of moral disengagement and victim sensitivity as barriers to pro-environmental behavior is discussed in this context., Competing Interests: The authors declare that the research was conducted in the absence of any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest., (Copyright © 2022 Nicolai, Franikowski and Stoll-Kleemann.)

There is limited research studying how pro-environmental behavioural intentions gained in a tourism context subsequently influence intentions and actual behaviour at home. This study reports on a three-stage study that surveys Chinese domestic tourists on holiday, and at home one week and one month after the holiday experience. The findings suggest that the stated pro-environmental intention on holiday does not convert into actual pro-environmental behaviour at home. Neither pro-environmental intention nor pro-environmental behaviour are seen to change over time or location. It is the availability of infrastructure (physical context) that affects a change, as evidenced by Dinghu Mountain National Nature Reserve, which provides environmental information and significantly more facilities to enable pro-environmental behaviour than Chinese nationals find in their daily home environment. Implications are offered for ways to apply the ABC theory to policies that seek to achieve long-term environmental behavioural change, such as strong government policy interventions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]