How materialism affects environmental beliefs, concern, and environmentally responsible behavior
- 作者：William Kilbourne ; Gregory Pickett
- 关键词：Materialism ; Environment ; Environmentally responsible behavior ; Environmental concern
- 刊名：Journal of Business Research
- 出版年：2008
- 期刊代码：31_01482963
- 类别：eco
- 出版时间：September 2008
- 卷：61
- 期：9
- 页码：885-893
- 文件大小：251 K
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.