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Environmental awareness, environmental concerns and perceived consumer effectiveness on green purchasing behaviour among Malaysian private university students

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  • Mahiswaran Selvanathan
  • Ganthan Narayana Samy
  • Precious Indira Jumbe
  • Noor Ain Zeni

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The aim of this study was to identify the factors that play a significant role in influencing the green purchasing behaviour of consumers in Malaysia. The study analysed three factors, namely environmental awareness, environmental concern, and perceived consumer effectiveness, which the researcher believed to have an impact on consumers' green purchasing behaviour in Malaysia. The study found that two out of the three hypotheses had a significant relationship. The results and their explanations are provided in the study. It is worth noting that previous research has also shown inconsistent findings regarding the relationship between these variables. The study concluded that environmental awareness and perceived consumer effectiveness are the two factors that influence green purchasing behaviour among consumers in Malaysia. These findings have implications for corporate organisations and the government, as they can contribute to efforts aimed at increasing consumers' green purchasing behaviour in Malaysia, aligning with the global concern for environmental preservation.

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  • Mahiswaran Selvanathan & Ganthan Narayana Samy & Precious Indira Jumbe & Noor Ain Zeni, 2025. "Environmental awareness, environmental concerns and perceived consumer effectiveness on green purchasing behaviour among Malaysian private university students," International Journal of Business Performance Management, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 26(2), pages 173-189.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijbpma:v:26:y:2025:i:2:p:173-189
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