Framing green consumer behaviour research: opportunities and challenges

Sapna A. Narula and Anupriya Desore

Social Responsibility Journal, 2016, vol. 12, issue 1, 1-22

Abstract: Purpose - – This paper aims to investigate existing research in green marketing with special reference to consumer behaviour and identify challenges both in practice and research, offering valuable insights for both the communities. While reviewing the existing literature in the paper, the authors define the scope of green marketing as a standalone discipline and discuss all aspects of green consumer behaviour and present opportunities for researchers. Design/methodology/approach - – A thorough literature search in leading academic journals related to the scope of this paper was conducted through leading databases. An analysis of literature review comprising 140 relevant articles has been carried out and presented in the paper. Findings - – Green consumer behaviour research is one area which is very well researched but studies are found to be generic in nature. the authors stress that research needs to be advanced in relation to addressing gaps between consumer perceptions and designing green products, identification of green segments, positioning green products and also inclusion of stakeholders in green marketing process. More insights into consumers willingness to pay for green attributes Vis -a Vis conventional attributes need to be worked out. Originality/value - – In spite of plenty of reviews available in green marketing, there is no review which solely covers the consumer behaviour aspects of green marketing. Consumer being the most important stakeholder in green marketing domain deserves special attention from the researchers’ perspective. The review is unique in providing all aspects of green consumer behaviour research.

Keywords: Green marketing; Green consumer behaviour; Green consumer needs; Green products; Green segmentation; Willingness to pay for green products (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2016
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