Journal
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SUSTAINABILITY IN HIGHER EDUCATION
Volume 18, Issue 7, Pages 1291-1310Publisher
EMERALD GROUP PUBLISHING LTD
DOI: 10.1108/IJSHE-10-2016-0185
Keywords
Structural equation modeling; University students; Pro-environmental behaviour; Sustainable development; Goal framing theory
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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.
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