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Exploring the Drivers of Green Purchasing Behavior: Evidence from Pakistan

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  • Hijab Azhar

    (Kinnaird College for Women, Lahore, Pakistan)

  • Laiba Asif

    (Kinnaird College for Women, Lahore, Pakistan)

  • Tehreem Jehan

    (Kinnaird College for Women, Lahore, Pakistan)

  • Hira Khurram

    (Kinnaird College for Women, Lahore, Pakistan)

  • Javaria Asim

    (Kinnaird College for Women, Lahore, Pakistan)

Abstract

The study delves into the factors influencing green purchasing behaviour in Pakistan's growing market. The study was conceptually centred on the diffusion of innovation and the theory of planned behaviour models. The relevance of the interrelationships between the items measuring the components of the research was determined using the Process Hayes model 4. The findings demonstrate that attitude has a substantial positive interconnection with relative advantage, compatibility, and observability; however, complexity has a strong negative correlation. According to the data, customers, particularly the younger generation, are more likely to choose green items, with environmental effects being a critical issue. However, the complex nature of green goods has little effect on their attitude. Finally, the findings of this study add to the current body of knowledge on green purchasing behaviour while providing actionable recommendations for promoting sustainable consumption habits in Pakistan.

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  • Hijab Azhar & Laiba Asif & Tehreem Jehan & Hira Khurram & Javaria Asim, 2024. "Exploring the Drivers of Green Purchasing Behavior: Evidence from Pakistan," Bulletin of Business and Economics (BBE), Research Foundation for Humanity (RFH), vol. 13(2), pages 93-101.
    • Handle: RePEc:rfh:bbejor:v:13:y:2024:i:2:p:93-101
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.61506/01.00302
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