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Exploring ethical consumer behavior: a comprehensive study using the ethically minded consumer behavior-scale (EMCB) among adult consumers

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  • Paulo Duarte

    (NECE-Research Centre in Business Sciences - Universidade da Beira Interior)

  • Susana Costa Silva

    (Católica Porto Business School - Universidade Católica Portuguesa & CEGE)

  • Isabella Mangei

    (Católica Porto Business School - Universidade Católica Portuguesa)

  • Joana Carmo Dias

    (COMEGI, Universidade Lusíada
    IPAM - Instituto Português de Administração de Marketing)

Abstract

This research assesses how adult consumers perceive and behave concerning ethical practices, aiming to comprehend the obstacles that hinder ethical and sustainable consumption. Employing a modified version of the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) alongside the Ethically Minded Consumer Behavior-Scale (EMCB), a survey was conducted with 372 participants from Germany, young and educated, to reveal and compare the factors influencing ethical consumption, including both determinants and barriers. The results indicate positive correlations between attitudes toward ethical consumption, ethical obligation, self-identity, and the intention to engage in ethical consumption, while this intention is negatively associated with price. Additionally, the study validates the explanatory power of the modified TPB within the EMCB context. Understanding the drivers and hindrances of ethical consumption is crucial for companies and decision-makers, allowing them to prioritize these factors and refine strategies for promoting ethical consumption. This insight aids marketers in tailoring campaigns to reach this specific market effectively. Given the growing significance of ethical and sustainable consumption, this research provides valuable insights into the motivations and constraints shaping consumer behavior in this domain, contributing to both theoretical understanding and managerial decision-making for those targeting this consumer segment.

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  • Paulo Duarte & Susana Costa Silva & Isabella Mangei & Joana Carmo Dias, 2024. "Exploring ethical consumer behavior: a comprehensive study using the ethically minded consumer behavior-scale (EMCB) among adult consumers," International Review on Public and Nonprofit Marketing, Springer;International Association of Public and Non-Profit Marketing, vol. 21(4), pages 841-862, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:irpnmk:v:21:y:2024:i:4:d:10.1007_s12208-024-00404-x
    DOI: 10.1007/s12208-024-00404-x
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