Latent Class Analysis of Environmental Behavior and Psychological Well-Being: Insights into Sustainable Well-Being Practices

Ayşe Bostan (), Yavuz Selim Balcıoğlu and Meral Elçi
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Ayşe Bostan: Business Administration, Gebze Technical University, Cumhuriyet, 2254. Sk. No: 2, 41400 Gebze/Kocaeli, Turkey
Yavuz Selim Balcıoğlu: Business Administration, Gebze Technical University, Cumhuriyet, 2254. Sk. No: 2, 41400 Gebze/Kocaeli, Turkey
Meral Elçi: Business Administration, Gebze Technical University, Cumhuriyet, 2254. Sk. No: 2, 41400 Gebze/Kocaeli, Turkey

Sustainability, 2024, vol. 16, issue 23, 1-25

Abstract: This study explores the relationship between environmental behavior, job satisfaction, performance, and burnout using latent class analysis (LCA) to identify distinct behavioral patterns. Data were collected from 537 participants in various sectors, including education and health. Five latent classes were identified based on the participation of participants in sustainable practices. The analysis revealed significant differences in job satisfaction, with higher participation in sustainable behaviors generally associated with greater job satisfaction. Although performance remained stable across classes, burnout levels varied significantly, with some groups showing higher levels of stress and burnout and others demonstrating better psychological outcomes. The results confirm that sustainable behaviors are linked to psychological well-being, emphasizing the importance of fostering sustainability in the workplace to enhance employee well-being. The study highlights the need for targeted interventions to address burnout and promote sustainability in organizational settings. Future research should explore these dynamics longitudinally and across diverse occupational and cultural contexts.

Keywords: environmental behavior; job satisfaction; burnout; latent class analysis; psychological well-being (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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