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Islam, eco-literacy and green purchase : evidence from Malaysia
Joint Authors
Harizan, Siti Haslina Muhammad
Harun, Mahmud Sabri
Wahid, Nabsiah A.
Source
Journal of Islamic Business and Management
Issue
Vol. 3, Issue 1 (30 Jun. 2013), pp.133-149, 17 p.
Publisher
Riphah International University Riphah Centre of Islamic Business
Publication Date
2013-06-30
Country of Publication
Pakistan
No. of Pages
17
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
This paper discusses the role of green purchase behaviour based on Islamic teachings and examines the influence of eco-literacy on willingness to purchase green products empirically among Muslim consumers in Malaysia.
A survey was conducted using self-structured questionnaires on Muslim respondents of above 18 years age, working, and having green purchasing experience, selected at several major electrical outlets within central region of Malaysia.
The study relates Islamic teachings with importance of green purchase behaviour, highlighting the significance of knowledge in practice/behaviour based on Islamic view, and providing an empirical investigation on eco-literacy concept in determining willingness to purchase energy-efficient home electrical products among Muslim consumers in Malaysia.
The results and the findings imped that awareness of environmental problems and product characteristics had a significant positive influence on willingness to purchase energy-efficient products while awareness of eco-label did ont significantly influence willingness to purchase energy-efficient products among Malaysian Muslim consumers.
The study calls for improving the understanding on the importance of green purchase behaviour in protecting the environment and the significance of eco-literacy in guiding pro-environmental behaviours based on Islamic teachings.
It also provides insights to policy-makers and industry players in planning interventions and promotional campaigns of green products by improving the awareness of environmental.
Further research is required on effectiveness of energy-efficient eco-label as a communication tool in promoting energy-efficient home electrical products among Muslim consumers.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Harizan, Siti Haslina Muhammad& Harun, Mahmud Sabri& Wahid, Nabsiah A.. 2013. Islam, eco-literacy and green purchase : evidence from Malaysia. Journal of Islamic Business and Management،Vol. 3, no. 1, pp.133-149.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-601433
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Harizan, Siti Haslina Muhammad…[et al.]. Islam, eco-literacy and green purchase : evidence from Malaysia. Journal of Islamic Business and Management Vol. 3, no. 1 (Jun. 2013), pp.133-149.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-601433
American Medical Association (AMA)
Harizan, Siti Haslina Muhammad& Harun, Mahmud Sabri& Wahid, Nabsiah A.. Islam, eco-literacy and green purchase : evidence from Malaysia. Journal of Islamic Business and Management. 2013. Vol. 3, no. 1, pp.133-149.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-601433
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 146-149
Record ID
BIM-601433