Abstract
In the face of existing obstacles in the interdisciplinary research on sustainable consumption behaviors, we argue for the need of an integrative framework from an interdisciplinary perspective. Such a framework is presented in the form of a three-dimensional cube model of sustainable consumption behavior (SCB-cube) extended by a fourth impact dimension. The model has two purposes for application: First, to systematize existing research on different behaviors on a common taxonomy and second, to facilitate the selection of relevant sustainable consumption behaviors in social sustainability research based on impact. We critically appraise existing intent- and impact-based research approaches on the four key dimensions of the SCB-cube, focusing on the ecological and socio-economic impacts of consumption behaviors. Recommendations for the selection of relevant behaviors for empirical behavioral research are given, using the SCB-cube as a guiding heuristic. The main audience for this model is social science researchers measuring sustainable consumer behaviors on the individual level.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 18-33 |
Number of pages | 16 |
Journal | Sustainable Development |
Volume | 26 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Feb 2018 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- consumption areas
- consumption phases
- impact-based assessment
- intent-based assessment
- key points of consumption
- sustainability dimensions
- sustainable consumption behavior