| Title | Does source credibility matter in promoting sustainable consumption? Developing an integrated model |
|---|---|
| ID_Doc | 74478 |
| Authors | Kumar, R; Kaushal, SK; Kumar, K |
| Title | Does source credibility matter in promoting sustainable consumption? Developing an integrated model |
| Year | 2023 |
| Published | Social Responsibility Journal, 19, 7 |
| Abstract | Purpose This paper aims to explore the role of source credibility while purchasing environment-friendly products using Ajzen's (1991) theory of planned behavior as underpinning model. Design/methodology/approach The proposed theoretical model was empirically tested with the data collected from 334 respondents using structural equation modeling. Findings The results gave empirical support to the addition of source credibility to the original theory of planned. Moreover, consumer attitude was found mediating the effect of corporations' credibility on purchase intention. Also, attitude and perceived behavioral control were found as the most important predictors of consumer's intention to purchase environment-friendly products. Practical implications This study provides valuable insights for the marketers engaged in sustainable business practices. Amid, ever-increasing carbon emission, promoting the use of environment-friendly products has become the need of the time. Credibility plays a crucial role while promoting and communicating an organization's sustainable practices among its stakeholders including consumers. Therefore, the marketer should formulate appropriate marketing communication strategy to communicate the consumer about the green practices and environment-friendly products they produce. The results suggest that corporation's credibility shapes consumer attitude and influences intention to purchase environment-friendly products. Earning trust of the consumer is pivotal to achieve success in the market. Therefore, results may help the marketers to better understand consumer's response toward their marketing strategies and further convince and persuade them to buy their products. Social implications The findings of this study may be useful for marketers, strategists, policymakers and government while formulating promotional strategies to make consumer aware, educate and persuade them to purchase products which do not cause harm to the environment. Originality/value The study is novel in terms of exploring role of source credibility and extending theory of planned behavior in the context of sustainable consumption. |
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