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Addy, M, Adinyira, E, James Cofie, D and Dadzoe, F (2021) Impediments to the development of the green building market in sub-Saharan Africa: the case of Ghana. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 10(2), 193-207.

Aradhana Vikas, G (2021) Studying green consumer behavior through multiple lenses in a developing country. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 10(2), 274-92.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: green consumer behavior; government initiatives; quality; altruism; transparency; consumer behavior; competitive advantage; environmental conditions; environmental awareness; developing countries; sustainable development; interviews
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  • URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/SASBE-01-2019-0011
  • Abstract:
    The study aims to explore the parameters that affect the purchase behavior of green consumers A mixed methodology concurrent study was adopted involving questionnaire-based empirical study along with a qualitative study to capture the lived experiences of the respondents. Inferences were drawn to understand green consumer behavior in a holistic way While conducting in-depth interviews, many recurring themes emerged, such as environmentally friendly, health-conscious, price, government initiatives, youngsters' inclination, general awareness, family influence/traditions, quality, advertisement and social concern. A concurrent quantitative study was conducted, which established altruism, environmental awareness and social factor and influence as significant parameters, which had an impact on green consumer behavior While designing green products, this study will enable marketers to innovate their products and services based on the intricate insights that have come out of the study The study seeks to give deep insights into green consumer behavior that may help academics and marketers to understand the phenomenon better.

Chang, V, Xu, Y K, Zhang, J and Xu, Q (2021) Research on intelligent manufacturing development approach for China's local valve industry. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 10(2), 293-321.

Ghaffour, W, Ouissi, M N and Marc André Velay, D (2021) Analysis of urban thermal environments based on the perception and simulation of the microclimate in the historic city of Tlemcen. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 10(2), 141-68.

Ghansah, F A, De-Graft, O-M and Ayarkwa, J (2021) Project management processes in the adoption of smart building technologies: a systematic review of constraints. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 10(2), 208-26.

Majid Parchami, J, Tayebe Yavari, R, Noorzai, E and Alizadeh, M (2021) A BIM-based construction claim management model for early identification and visualization of claims. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 10(2), 227-57.

Sayah, Z, Kazar, O, Lejdel, B, Laouid, A and Ghenabzia, A (2021) An intelligent system for energy management in smart cities based on big data and ontology. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 10(2), 169-92.

Yenisetty, P T and Bahadure, P (2021) Spatial accessibility measures to educational facilities from public transit: a case of Indian cities. Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 10(2), 258-73.