Consumer Preferences for Sustainable Products: Findings from a Literature Review

Mariana Lemos, Ana Correia Simões (), A. J. Baptista (), Rui Rebelo () and Albano Fernandes ()
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Mariana Lemos: INESC TEC
Ana Correia Simões: INESC TEC
A. J. Baptista: INESC TEC
Rui Rebelo: INESC TEC
Albano Fernandes: AMF Shoes

A chapter in Technology Management for Intelligent, Open and Responsible Organizations and Ecosystems, 2026, pp 477-486 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract This paper presents a literature review of consumer decision factors influencing the purchase of sustainable products. Drawing from 338 peer-reviewed studies across various sectors, the review identifies and categorises key behavioural decision factors into internal and external dimensions. The analysis is supported by established theories, including the Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB), the Value-Belief-Norm (VBN) theory, and the Theory of Consumption Values (TCV). The findings consolidate fragmented knowledge into a coherent framework that enhances understanding of sustainable consumption behaviour. The results of this study serve as a foundational input for the BioShoes4All project, which aims to promote sustainability in the footwear industry. This review provides valuable direction for future empirical research and the development of targeted interventions to encourage sustainable consumer choices.

Keywords: sustainable consumption; Consumer behaviour; Purchase decision factors; Literature review; sustainability (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-032-23124-6_57

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