Antecedents of Energy-saving Behaviors in Thailand: A Study in Samut Sakhon Province

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  • Pitsamorn Kilenthong University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce

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Energy-saving behaviors, Structural Equation Modeling, Environmental attitude, Environmental concern, Demographics

บทคัดย่อ

This research aims to examine the level of energy-saving behaviors of Thai adults and investigate the impact of demographic (age, gender, education, and income) and psychological (environmental concern and environmental beliefs) factors on energy-saving behaviors. The research uses Stata software to conduct a quantitative analysis on a secondary dataset collected from Samut Sakhon province. This study analyzed the proposed models using structural equation modeling (SEM). The results were as follows: 1) The respondents often performed energy-saving behaviors, firmly believed in the importance of nature, and were moderately concerned about the environment; 2) Environmental concerns and beliefs have direct and positive impacts on energy-saving behaviors; 3) Environmental concerns and beliefs mediate the effects of demographic factors on energy-saving behaviors. This study provides implications for marketing practitioners and policymakers in creating effective strategies to encourage specific market segments to perform energy-saving behaviors. 

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2024-12-20

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