Journal
BRITISH FOOD JOURNAL
Volume 124, Issue 1, Pages 78-98Publisher
EMERALD GROUP PUBLISHING LTD
DOI: 10.1108/BFJ-12-2020-1162
Keywords
Mindfulness; Organic food; Attitude; Perceived behavioral control; Purchase intention; Mediation
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The study found that mindfulness has a significant impact on young consumers' purchase intention towards organic food, with specific indirect effects through attitude, perceived behavioral control, drive for environmental responsibility, and label reference willingness. This could be valuable for government and marketers in India to develop strategies for promoting organic food and other environmentally-friendly products.
Purpose The role of mindfulness in influencing green behaviors has been recognized in literature though it has not been explored sufficiently in the context of organic food. This study makes an attempt to explore the role of mindfulness in influencing young consumers' purchase intention (PI) toward organic food in India. Design/methodology/approach A total of 348 useable responses were collected through an intercept survey at organic food stores using a purposive sampling approach. Data analysis was carried out through structural equation modeling. Findings Mindfulness emerged as a significant predictor of behavioral intention. Further, the specific indirect effects of mindfulness through attitude, perceived behavioral control (PBC), drive for environmental responsibility (DER) and label reference willingness (LRW) were also significant. Originality/value This research is one of the initial efforts to link mindfulness with PI for organic food. The results could help the government and marketers tap onto the potential of mindfulness with regard to environment-friendly products and frame appropriate strategies for stimulating the demand for organic food in India
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