Factors influencing purchase intention towards energy efficient air conditioners: a study of Indian households
International Journal of Energy Sector Management
ISSN: 1750-6220
Article publication date: 26 December 2023
Issue publication date: 18 November 2024
Abstract
Purpose
This study aims to examine the antecedents of purchase intention toward energy efficient air conditioners by incorporating the theory of planned behavior (TPB) with two additional constructs, i.e. environmental concern and personal norms. TPB is one of the most widely used theoretical framework to study consumer behavior.
Design/methodology/approach
The study applied a quantitative technique using a survey method by distributing self-administered questionnaires among the Indian households who have purchased energy efficient air conditioners in the past six months or had enquired to do so. The study collected data from three select regions: Delhi and NCR, Punjab and Tri-city. The collected data of 424 respondents have been analyzed using confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modeling.
Findings
The study posits that normative factors such as subjective norms and personal norms have a relatively higher influence on purchase intention. Despite the significant existence of environmental concern, the study did not find environmental concern directly influencing purchase intention.
Research limitations/implications
The sample size of the study is too small and pertains to specific regions. Thus, it could hinder the generalizability of the results. Advertisement appeals should be related with enhancement of self-esteem in terms of making responsible and valuable contribution to environment protection through the purchase of energy efficient air conditioner.
Originality/value
There are a few studies in the Indian context studying consumer’s purchase intention toward energy efficient air conditioners to which this study adds. The study provides an important contribution to marketers in developing strategies for increasing purchase intention toward energy efficient air conditioners in view of their stage in the product life cycle, diffusion of product and influence of normative factors.
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Citation
Kaur, N., Bedi, S.S. and Singh, J. (2024), "Factors influencing purchase intention towards energy efficient air conditioners: a study of Indian households", International Journal of Energy Sector Management, Vol. 18 No. 6, pp. 1649-1669. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJESM-04-2023-0025
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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