International Journal of Advanced Research in Management and Social Sciences
  • Year: 2018
  • Volume: 7
  • Issue: 4

A study on factors influencing consumer behavior towards green products in Namakkal

  • Author:
  • V. Mohanasundaram1, S. Sumathi Sankari2
  • Total Page Count: 9
  • Page Number: 25 to 33

1Professor, MBA Department, Vivekanandha Institute of Information and Management studies, Elayampalayam, Tiruchengode

2Research Scholar, Bharathiar University, Coimbator

Online published on 5 December, 2019.

Abstract

The paper analyses the factors influencing the consumer behavior towards green products. The objective of the study is to analyze the factors that significantly contribute to induce their willingness to opt for green products. Structured questionnaire were employed in and around areas in Namakkal to collect responses on factors such as social influence, attitude towards environment, environmental awareness and environmental perception. Convenient sampling method is used to choose samples from the population. The data thus collected is tabulated and analyzed using statistical tools such as simple percentage analysis, cross tabulation and chi-square analysis.

Keywords

Consumer behavior, Green products, Environmental awareness, Environmental perception, Attitude, Social influence