Can carbon-labeled food shift Vietnamese consumers towards greener consumption? Integrating theory of consumption value and theory of planned behavior

This study investigates the carbon-labeled food purchase behavior of Vietnamese consumers using a PLS-SEM model that integrates the Theories of Consumption Value and the Theory of Planned Behavior. Random sampling was employed to gather 730 consumer interviews across various supermarkets in Vietnam....

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Main Authors: Huu-Dung Nguyen, Bui Duc Tho, Linh Hoang Thi My, Ha Nguyen Thu, Ngoc Trinh Bao, Anh Nguyen Tuan
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Language:English
Published: IOP Publishing 2025-01-01
Series:Environmental Research Communications
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1088/2515-7620/adf0cf
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author Huu-Dung Nguyen
Bui Duc Tho
Linh Hoang Thi My
Ha Nguyen Thu
Ngoc Trinh Bao
Anh Nguyen Tuan
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description This study investigates the carbon-labeled food purchase behavior of Vietnamese consumers using a PLS-SEM model that integrates the Theories of Consumption Value and the Theory of Planned Behavior. Random sampling was employed to gather 730 consumer interviews across various supermarkets in Vietnam. After excluding incomplete responses, 458 surveys were utilized for analysis using the Smart-PLS software. The results show that consumers’ attitudes towards product selection are strongly affected by functional values and knowledge but not significantly influenced by social values, government policies, and subjective norms. Attitude plays a central role in converting purchase intentions into actual purchasing behavior. Their intention can be driven by perceived behavioral control, meaning the individual conditions are important. Due to high pricing, limited carbon-labeled food availability, and product credibility, Vietnamese consumers still have an intention-behavior gap, highlighting the need for a solution. Customer trust and satisfaction may act as catalysts that drive consumers to move from intention to actual purchase. Robust governmental involvement is essential to facilitate this.
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spelling doaj-art-1979b43f30bf487f9a32ebff9866b0692025-08-20T03:32:23ZengIOP PublishingEnvironmental Research Communications2515-76202025-01-017707502210.1088/2515-7620/adf0cfCan carbon-labeled food shift Vietnamese consumers towards greener consumption? Integrating theory of consumption value and theory of planned behaviorHuu-Dung Nguyen0https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1977-3874Bui Duc Tho1Linh Hoang Thi My2Ha Nguyen Thu3Ngoc Trinh Bao4Anh Nguyen Tuan5Department of Natural Resources Economics. National Economics University , 207 Giai Phong Str., Hanoi, VietnamUniversity Council. National Economics University , 207 Giai Phong Str., Hanoi, VietnamDepartment of Development Economics, National Economics University , 207 Giai Phong Str., Hanoi, VietnamDepartment of Development Economics, National Economics University , 207 Giai Phong Str., Hanoi, VietnamDepartment of Development Economics, National Economics University , 207 Giai Phong Str., Hanoi, VietnamSchool of Trade and International Economics, National Economics University , 207 Giai Phong Str., Hanoi, VietnamThis study investigates the carbon-labeled food purchase behavior of Vietnamese consumers using a PLS-SEM model that integrates the Theories of Consumption Value and the Theory of Planned Behavior. Random sampling was employed to gather 730 consumer interviews across various supermarkets in Vietnam. After excluding incomplete responses, 458 surveys were utilized for analysis using the Smart-PLS software. The results show that consumers’ attitudes towards product selection are strongly affected by functional values and knowledge but not significantly influenced by social values, government policies, and subjective norms. Attitude plays a central role in converting purchase intentions into actual purchasing behavior. Their intention can be driven by perceived behavioral control, meaning the individual conditions are important. Due to high pricing, limited carbon-labeled food availability, and product credibility, Vietnamese consumers still have an intention-behavior gap, highlighting the need for a solution. Customer trust and satisfaction may act as catalysts that drive consumers to move from intention to actual purchase. Robust governmental involvement is essential to facilitate this.https://doi.org/10.1088/2515-7620/adf0cfcarbon labeled foodgreen consumptionconsumer behaviorconsumer attitudecustomer trust
spellingShingle Huu-Dung Nguyen
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Can carbon-labeled food shift Vietnamese consumers towards greener consumption? Integrating theory of consumption value and theory of planned behavior
Environmental Research Communications
carbon labeled food
green consumption
consumer behavior
consumer attitude
customer trust
title Can carbon-labeled food shift Vietnamese consumers towards greener consumption? Integrating theory of consumption value and theory of planned behavior
title_full Can carbon-labeled food shift Vietnamese consumers towards greener consumption? Integrating theory of consumption value and theory of planned behavior
title_fullStr Can carbon-labeled food shift Vietnamese consumers towards greener consumption? Integrating theory of consumption value and theory of planned behavior
title_full_unstemmed Can carbon-labeled food shift Vietnamese consumers towards greener consumption? Integrating theory of consumption value and theory of planned behavior
title_short Can carbon-labeled food shift Vietnamese consumers towards greener consumption? Integrating theory of consumption value and theory of planned behavior
title_sort can carbon labeled food shift vietnamese consumers towards greener consumption integrating theory of consumption value and theory of planned behavior
topic carbon labeled food
green consumption
consumer behavior
consumer attitude
customer trust
url https://doi.org/10.1088/2515-7620/adf0cf
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