A Study of Goal Frames Shaping Pro-Environmental Behaviour in University Students

Autor/inn/en	Chakraborty, Arpita; Singh, Manvendra Pratap; Roy, Mousumi
Titel	A Study of Goal Frames Shaping Pro-Environmental Behaviour in University Students
Quelle	In: International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education, 18 (2017) 7, S.1291-1310 (20 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1467-6370
DOI	10.1108/IJSHE-10-2016-0185
Schlagwörter	Student Behavior; Intention; College Students; Environmental Education; Conservation (Environment); Correlation; Structural Equation Models; Statistical Analysis; Questionnaires; College Role; Outreach Programs; Campuses; Sustainable Development; Goodness of Fit; Reliability; Validity; Foreign Countries; Goal Orientation; Student Attitudes; Factor Analysis; India + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Student behaviour; Schülerverhalten; Collegestudent; Umweltbildung; Umwelterziehung; Umweltpädagogik; Conservation; Environment; Konservierung; Bewahung; Umwelt; Korrelation; Statistische Analyse; Fragebogen; Jobcoaching; Nachhaltige Entwicklung; Reliabilität; Gültigkeit; Ausland; Zielorientierung; Zielvorstellung; Faktorenanalyse; Indien
Abstract	Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to examine the role of university in shaping pro-environmental behaviour in students. Design/methodology/approach: The paper used goal-framing theory to investigate the relationship between goals and pro-environmental behaviour by comparing the responses of entry- and exit-level students. Structural equation modeling, one-way analysis of variance and other standard statistical analysis have been used to analyse the data collected through questionnaire survey in a central university offering technical education in India. Findings: Pro-environmental intention in students increases with a strong normative goal. The direct and indirect effects indicate hedonic goal and gain goal via normative goal leads to better pro-environmental behaviour. Higher values for normative goal in exit-level students substantiates the role of university. Practical implications: The paper provides scope to improvise and incorporate environmental practices into the habits of the students by aligning their goals and university dimensions including curriculum, campus operations, research and outreach activities. Originality/value: The results make an important contribution in establishing a sustained green culture by offering a new university paradigm. (As Provided).
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