The role of environmental responsibility in mediating value-driven low-carbon consumption intentions
Evidence from Shanxi province, China
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 6455012 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Hongxia Jing (0009-0006-7420-0111), Ratneswary Rasiah |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 10 |
| Pages | 101007-101007 |
| Publication date | 2025-07-15 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Sustainable Futures (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2666-1888 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.sftr.2025.101007 |
| OpenAlex | W4412437499 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 62 |
Low-carbon consumption is essential for alleviating climate change caused by human activities, and environmental values, as a significant determinant of consumer behavior, are pivotal in shaping the propensity to engage in low-carbon consumption. This study, grounded in the Value-Belief-Norm (VBN) theory, examines how environmental values influence low-carbon consumption intention among residents in Shanxi Province, a major energy-producing region in China, with a focus on the mediating role of environmental responsibility. A theoretical framework integrating environmental values, environmental responsibility, and low-carbon consumption intention was empirically tested using survey data from 528 valid respondents. Findings reveal that biosphere values and altruistic values significantly and positively influence low-carbon consumption intention, whereas the impact of egoistic values is not significant. Additionally, environmental values significantly and positively predict environmental responsibility, which in turn significantly contributes to low-carbon consumption intention. Environmental responsibility fully mediates the relationship between altruistic values and low-carbon consumption intentions, while partially mediating the relationship between biosphere values and low-carbon consumption intentions. The study's findings enhance the theory of value-driven sustainable consumption behavior and offer empirical evidence for government agencies to develop tailored carbon emission reduction policies and for businesses to implement targeted low-carbon marketing, serving as a significant reference for advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs
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