Decoding sustainable consumption behavior: A systematic review of theories and models and provision of a guidance framework

IF 5.4 Q1 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES Resources, conservation & recycling advances Pub Date : 2024-10-10 DOI:10.1016/j.rcradv.2024.200232
Shayaan Syed , Adolf Acquaye , Malik Mansoor Khalfan , Theresa Obuobisa-Darko , Fred Amofa Yamoah
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Sustainable consumption behavior (SCB) has gained increasing importance in addressing global challenges such as climate change and resource depletion. This paper presents a systematic review of theories and models applied to understanding SCB. A total of 64 studies, published between 2012 and 2022, were analyzed, utilizing 14 theories, models and subjects to identify key drivers of SCB. Among the theories, the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) was the most frequently employed, with 29 studies, highlighting the influence of attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control on sustainable consumption. Other prominent frameworks include Social Cognitive Theory (SCT), used in 5 studies, and the Value-Belief-Norm (VBN) Theory, applied in 4 studies. The review identified a trend toward expanding TPB to include factors such as altruism and environmental concern to better capture SCB's complexity. Moreover, models like the Diffusion of Innovation Theory (used in 4 studies) emphasize the role of innovation adoption in promoting sustainability. Key findings also suggest that while internal motivations (e.g., personal values, attitudes) strongly influence SCB, external factors like social norms and policy interventions also play a crucial role. A notable challenge is the gap between intention and actual behavior, with several studies emphasizing the need for multi-dimensional approaches that integrate psychological, social, and contextual factors. This review consolidates diverse approaches into a guiding framework for future SCB studies, emphasizing the importance of contextual nuances and interdisciplinary collaboration to foster sustainable consumer behaviors across various domains.

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解码可持续消费行为:对理论和模型的系统审查以及提供指导框架
可持续消费行为(SCB)在应对气候变化和资源枯竭等全球性挑战方面的重要性与日俱增。本文对用于理解可持续消费行为的理论和模型进行了系统回顾。本文共分析了 2012 年至 2022 年间发表的 64 项研究,利用 14 种理论、模型和研究对象来确定 SCB 的关键驱动因素。在这些理论中,计划行为理论(TPB)最常用,共有 29 项研究,强调了态度、主观规范和感知行为控制对可持续消费的影响。其他著名的框架包括社会认知理论(Social Cognitive Theory,SCT)(5 项研究采用)和价值-信念-规范理论(Value-Belief-Norm,VBN)(4 项研究采用)。综述发现了一种趋势,即扩展 TPB,纳入利他主义和环境关注等因素,以更好地捕捉 SCB 的复杂性。此外,创新扩散理论(有 4 项研究采用)等模型强调了采用创新在促进可持续发展中的作用。主要研究结果还表明,虽然内部动机(如个人价值观、态度)对可持续发展委员会有很大影响,但社会规范和政策干预等外部因素也起着至关重要的作用。一个值得注意的挑战是意向与实际行为之间的差距,有几项研究强调需要综合心理、社会和环境因素的多维方法。本综述将各种不同的方法整合成一个指导框架,供未来的可持续消费行为研究使用,并强调了背景细微差别和跨学科合作对促进各领域可持续消费行为的重要性。
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Resources, conservation & recycling advances
Resources, conservation & recycling advances Environmental Science (General)
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