Leisure-Time Physical Activity as a Pathway to Sustainable Living: Insights on Health, Environment, and Green Consumerism

Han-Jen Niu (), Kuei-Shu Huang, Pao-Yuan Huang and Huey-Fang Ju ()
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Han-Jen Niu: Department of Management Sciences, Tamkang University, New Taipei City 251301, Taiwan
Kuei-Shu Huang: Office of Physical Education, Tamkang University, New Taipei City 251301, Taiwan
Pao-Yuan Huang: Department of Hospitality Management, Hsing Wu University, New Taipei City 244012, Taiwan
Huey-Fang Ju: Center for Teacher Education, Tamkang University, New Taipei City 251301, Taiwan

IJERPH, 2024, vol. 21, issue 5, 1-17

Abstract: In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, the intricate relationship between health and the environment has emerged with unparalleled significance. This investigation examines the effect of leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) on health and environmental consciousness and its influence on attitudes towards green/sustainable products among 533 individuals. Utilizing linear structural modeling and regression analysis, the findings reveal that participation in sports and leisure activities significantly mediates the connection between individual well-being and eco-responsible consumer behaviors. Highlighting LTPA’s crucial role in enhancing environmental awareness, this study offers invaluable perspectives for the green product sector. It advocates for the development of strategies that align with consumers’ environmental values, underscoring the essential function of sports and leisure in fostering sustainable consumer practices. Crucially, this underscores the intertwined nature of environmental sustainability and individual health, highlighting their mutual dependence.

Keywords: leisure-time physical activity; sports and leisure involvement; green consumerism; sustainable living; health awareness; environmental awareness; eco-responsible consumer approach (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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