The Climate Crisis and Consumer Behavior: The Relationship between Climate Change Anxiety and Sustainable Consumption

Authors : Kübra ECER, Murat ÇETİN, Selami Varol ÜLKER

Pages : 520-536

Doi:10.33437/ksusbd.1340526

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Publication Date : 2023-08-31

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Research on the psychological effects of climate change is increasing, and studies suggest that climate change anxiety insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(CCA); can positively contribute to sustainable production and consumption as a constructive concern. Studies conducted in various countries have particularly highlighted higher levels of CCA among young individuals due to concerns about a sustainable future in the face of climate change. This exploratory study aims to examine the relationship between CCA and sustainable consumption insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(SC); among young individuals in Turkey. Firstly, a conceptual framework is provided for CCA and SC. Based on the assumption that individuals experiencing anxiety or concern due to the visible impacts of climate crisis will engage in climate change mitigation and adopt sustainable consumption behavior insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(SCB);, the study found that participants had a low level of CCA. However, structural equation modeling insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(SEM); revealed a positive relationship between CCA and SC insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(β=0.295, p<0.001); among the participants. Considering the urgency of the climate crisis, this study contributes to the literature by providing exploratory insights into the role of CCA as a motivating factor for SC, highlighting the need for further detailed research in this area.
Keywords : İklim değişikliği, iklim değişikliği anksiyetesi, eko anksiyete, sürdürülebilir tüketim, tüketici davranışı