Young consumers sustainable consumption behavior: A multi-country analysis between Germany and Colombia

Ana Maria Parente-Laverde, Alexander Tabares and Hanaa Ryari

RIVISTA DI STUDI SULLA SOSTENIBILITA', 2025, vol. 10, issue 2, 175-199

Abstract:

This study aims to investigate the Sustainable Consumption Behaviors (SCB) of young consumers in two contrasting countries: Germany and Colombia. A quantitative research design was employed to gather data from 326 young undergraduate students. Using a self-report scale based on Quoquab et al. (2019) scale. The findings reveal that consumers in Colombia demonstrate a higher concern for quality of life, environmental well-being, and the well-being of future generations compared to their German counterparts. This research shows that emerging market companies should promote sustainable products to build on existing positive attitudes. In contrast, in developed countries, companies need to invest more in education and awareness efforts to emphasize the importance of sustainability.

Keywords: Sustainable Consumption Behavior; Young Consumers; Consumer Behavior; Cross-Cultural Analysi; Relative Deprivation Theory (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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