Does Greenwashing Wash Away Gen Z's Green Purchase Intention?
Open accessAbstract
Gen Z is playing a key role in advancing sustainability efforts by driving climate activism, promoting responsible consumption, and engaging in political discourse. However, research on the factors influencing Gen Z's green purchase intentions remains limited, particularly regarding the role of greenwashing perception in shaping these decisions. This study expands the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) framework by incorporating greenwashing perception as a key determinant of green purchase intentions among Italian Gen Z consumers. A quantitative approach using PLS‐SEM is employed to test the proposed hypotheses. The results confirm that the TPB constructs positively drive green purchase intentions, while greenwashing perception has a negative impact, potentially counterbalancing the influence of pro‐environmental drivers. This study offers valuable insights into sustainable consumer behavior and provides practical implications for businesses and policymakers, emphasizing the need for transparent and credible sustainability strategies to maintain consumer trust and encourage genuine green consumption.
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TL;DR
This study extends the Theory of Planned Behavior with greenwashing perception to explain green purchase intention among Italian Gen Z consumers. Using PLS-SEM on 400 respondents, it finds greenwashing perception is the strongest negative predictor, while subjective norms are the strongest positive predictor.
Key findings
- Greenwashing perception negatively affects green purchase intention and is the strongest predictor in the model (β = −0.364, T = 6.507; H4 supported).
- Subjective norms are the most influential positive predictor (β = 0.228, T = 5.457; H2 supported), followed by perceived behavioral control (β = 0.210, T = 3.589; H3 supported).
- Environmental attitude is the weakest but still significant positive predictor (β = 0.185, T = 4.382; H1 supported).
- Measurement model showed acceptable reliability and validity: lowest Cronbach’s α = 0.844, lowest CR = 0.889, lowest rho_A = 0.853, lowest AVE = 0.618; highest VIF = 2.689.
Methods
- Quantitative online survey conducted August–September 2024 using non-probabilistic convenience sampling via social media; final sample of 400 valid Gen Z respondents from Rome, with Gen Z defined as born 1997–2012.
- Questionnaire pilot-tested on 15 Gen Z members; constructs measured on five-point Likert scales: environmental attitude (3 items), subjective norms (4 items), perceived behavioral control (4 items), greenwashing perception (4 items), and green purchase intention (5 items).
- Data analyzed with PLS-SEM in SmartPLS, including measurement model assessment and structural model bootstrapping with 10,000 subsamples and a two-tailed test at 0.05.
Limitations
- The paper states it measured purchase intention rather than actual purchase behavior, used closed-ended responses that limit understanding of motivations, may be limited by cultural and geographical context, and lacks a temporal aspect to track how intentions evolve.
- The paper states future research could use mixed methods, broader geographical samples, and longitudinal designs.
- Evident from the text: the non-probabilistic convenience sample from Rome further limits generalizability, and the cross-sectional design constrains causal inference.
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- Interpretationcitation
The TPB constructs remain robust predictors of sustainable behavior, especially when social and self-efficacy factors are at play.
“These findings are consistent with prior research (Paul et al. 2016;Yadav and Pathak 2017) and more recent studies specifically focusing on Gen Z (e.g., Qazi et al. 2023), confirming that TPB constructs remain robust predictors of sustainable behavior, especially when social and self-efficacy factors are at play.”
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- cites Yadav and Pathak 2017 source
- cites Qazi et al. 2023 source
The Structural Model Assessment (section 4.4; page not provided) finds significant links from green attitude and social norms to purchase intention, and from intention to green buying behavior among Gen Z. But perceived behavioral control—the paper's measure closest to self-efficacy—was not a significant predictor of purchase intention. The findings therefore support the social-factor portion, not the claim about self-efficacy, and concern green buying rather than sustainable behavior generally. (LLM, conf=0.88)
Experimental — accuracy not yet measured
- Rests on an assumption: The sample of 400 respondents from Rome is representative of Italian Gen Z consumers.
- Findingown data
Subjective norms positively influence green purchase intention among Italian Gen Z consumers.
“On the other hand, subjective norms (β = 0.228, T statistic = 5.457) emerge as the most influential positive predictor, highlighting the pivotal role of social pressure in shaping green purchase intentions.”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim- Rests on an assumption: The sample of 400 respondents from Rome is representative of Italian Gen Z consumers.
- Findingown data
Environmental attitude positively influences green purchase intention among Italian Gen Z consumers.
“Finally, environmental attitude, with a path coefficient of 0.185 and a T statistic of 4.382, emerges as the weakest yet still significant predictor.”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim- Rests on an assumption: The sample of 400 respondents from Rome is representative of Italian Gen Z consumers.
- Findingown data
Greenwashing perception is the strongest and most significant predictor of green purchase intention among the tested constructs.
“Greenwashing perception emerges as the strongest and most significant predictor, exerting a negative impact (β = -0.364,T statistic = 6.507).”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim- Rests on an assumption: The sample of 400 respondents from Rome is representative of Italian Gen Z consumers.
- Findingown data
Perceived behavioral control positively influences green purchase intention among Italian Gen Z consumers.
“Perceived behavioral control (β = 0.210, T statistic = 3.589) also exerts a positive influence on green purchase intentions, although its impact is weaker compared to that of subjective norms.”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim- Rests on an assumption: The sample of 400 respondents from Rome is representative of Italian Gen Z consumers.
- Findingown data
Greenwashing perception has a negative impact on green purchase intention among Italian Gen Z consumers.
“The results confirm that the TPB constructs positively drive green purchase intentions, while greenwashing perception has a negative impact, potentially counterbalancing the influence of pro-environmental drivers.”
- Also stated in: § 4.2 | Structural Model · boosted
“Greenwashing perception emerges as the strongest and most significant predictor, exerting a negative impact (β = -0.364,T statistic = 6.507).”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim- Rests on an assumption: The sample of 400 respondents from Rome is representative of Italian Gen Z consumers.
- Also stated in: § 4.2 | Structural Model · boosted
- Findingown data
Subjective norms are the most influential positive predictor of green purchase intention among the tested constructs.
“On the other hand, subjective norms (β = 0.228, T statistic = 5.457) emerge as the most influential positive predictor, highlighting the pivotal role of social pressure in shaping green purchase intentions.”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim- Rests on an assumption: The sample of 400 respondents from Rome is representative of Italian Gen Z consumers.
- Findingreasoning
The effect of environmental attitudes on green purchase intention is relatively weaker compared to other predictors.
“Although environmental attitudes are positively linked to green purchase intention, their effect appears relatively weaker compared to other predictors.”
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Environmental attitudes have a positive effect on green purchase intention (path coefficient 0.185, T=4.382).
“Although environmental attitudes are positively linked to green purchase intention, their effect appears relatively weaker compared to other predictors.”
- Also stated in: § 7 | Limitations and Further Research · plain
“H1 | 0.185* | 4.382 | (0.364, 0.516) | Supported”
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- Findingreasoning
Subjective norms exert a stronger influence on green purchase intention than environmental attitudes.
“These factors help explain why subjective norms exert a stronger influence than environmental attitudes: The drive to align with socially approved behaviors may, at times, outweigh individual beliefs, especially for a generation in which identity construction is closely tied to social validation.”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim- Rests on an assumption: The sample of 400 respondents from Rome is representative of Italian Gen Z consumers.
- Findingown data
The negative impact of greenwashing perception on green purchase intention is the strongest effect among all variables.
“The most striking finding is the negative impact of greenwashing perception on green purchase intention, which emerges as the strongest effect among all variables.”
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Perceived behavioral control has a positive effect on green purchase intention (path coefficient 0.210, T=3.589).
“Perceived behavioral control also emerges as a key determinant, indicating that individuals who perceive themselves as capable of purchasing sustainably—due to factors such as product accessibility, environmental knowledge, or financial means—are more inclined to engage in green consumption.”
- Also stated in: § 7 | Limitations and Further Research · plain
“H3 | 0.210* | 3.589 | (0.882, 0.915) | Supported”
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- Findingown data
Perceived greenwashing has a negative impact on green purchase intention.
“The most striking finding is the negative impact of greenwashing perception on green purchase intention, which emerges as the strongest effect among all variables.”
- Also stated in: § 7 | Limitations and Further Research · plain
“H4 | -0.364* | 6.507 | (0.141, 0.302) | Supported”
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- Findingown data
Perceived behavioral control has a weaker influence on green purchase intention than subjective norms.
“Perceived behavioral control (β = 0.210, T statistic = 3.589) also exerts a positive influence on green purchase intentions, although its impact is weaker compared to that of subjective norms.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim- Rests on an assumption: The sample of 400 respondents from Rome is representative of Italian Gen Z consumers.
- Premisereasoning
Gen Z's integration with digital platforms and social media amplifies the impact of subjective norms.
“This generation's integration with digital platforms and social media further amplifies the impact of subjective norms.”
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Research on factors influencing Gen Z's green purchase intentions remains limited, particularly regarding greenwashing perception.
“While there is extensive literature on the factors influencing green purchase intentions within the general population, the specific focus on Gen Z remains relatively underexplored (Dabija et al. 2019;Gomes et al. 2023;Sharma et al. 2023).”
- Also stated in: § Abstract · plain
“However, research on the factors influencing Gen Z's green purchase intentions remains limited, particularly regarding the role of greenwashing perception in shaping these decisions.”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim0 of 3 sources checked- cites Dabija et al. 2019
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- cites Gomes et al. 2023 source
- cites Sharma et al. 2023
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- Also stated in: § Abstract · plain
- Study design and conductown data
Discriminant validity between constructs was confirmed using the Fornell-Larcker criterion and the Heterotrait-Monotrait ratio (HTMT).
“The results from both methods, presented in Tables 3 and 4, confirm the discriminant validity of each construct (Hair et al. 2019).”
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- Interpretationcitation
Italy's collectivist cultural traits, particularly among youth, may reinforce the role of social norms in shaping behavior.
“Moreover, Italy's collectivist cultural traits, particularly among youth, may further reinforce the role of social norms in shaping behavior, as individuals are more likely to conform to the expectations of peers and reference groups (Manika et al. 2015).”
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- Rests on an assumption: The sample of 400 respondents from Rome is representative of Italian Gen Z consumers.
- Interpretationown data
Perceived greenwashing is a critical psychological barrier that directly hinders consumers' willingness to make sustainable choices.
“This study addresses this gap by empirically demonstrating that perceived greenwashing is not merely a reputational risk for companies but a critical psychological barrier that can directly hinder consumers' willingness to make sustainable choices.”
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The final sample comprises 400 valid respondents from Rome.
“The final sample comprises a total of 400 valid respondents from the city of Rome.”
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Sustainable behaviors among Italian Gen Z consumers are embedded in broader social and cultural processes where peer dynamics and digital visibility outweigh abstract personal convictions.
“These dynamics suggest that sustainable behaviors among Italian Gen Z consumers are embedded in broader social and cultural processes where peer dynamics and digital visibility outweigh abstract personal convictions.”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim- Rests on an assumption: The sample of 400 respondents from Rome is representative of Italian Gen Z consumers.
- Interpretationown data
Favorable attitudes must be complemented by supportive social norms and a sense of behavioral control in order to translate into concrete actions.
“This finding supports the notion that favorable attitudes must be complemented by supportive social norms and a sense of behavioral control in order to translate into concrete actions.”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim - Interpretationown data
Individuals who perceive themselves as capable of purchasing sustainably are more inclined to engage in green consumption.
“Perceived behavioral control also emerges as a key determinant, indicating that individuals who perceive themselves as capable of purchasing sustainably—due to factors such as product accessibility, environmental knowledge, or financial means—are more inclined to engage in green consumption.”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim - Study design and conductown data
No significant collinearity issues exist among the latent variables, with the highest VIF 2.689.
“To assess the structural model, collinearity is evaluated using the variance inflation factor (VIF), with the highest value being 2.689, indicating no significant collinearity issues among the latent variables (Hair et al. 2019).”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim0 of 1 sources checked- cites Hair et al. 2019 source
- Interpretationreasoning
Holding a proenvironmental mindset is not sufficient on its own to drive sustainable purchasing behavior.
“This indicates that holding a proenvironmental mindset, while important, is not sufficient on its own to drive sustainable purchasing behavior.”
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Attitudes and support expressed by peers, family members, and social media communities significantly shape the purchasing choices of young consumers.
“The attitudes and support expressed by peers, family members, and social media communities significantly shape the purchasing choices of young consumers, emphasizing the centrality of normative social pressures in fostering pro-environmental decisions.”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim - Premisecitation
Gen Z exhibits heightened sensitivity to social norms and peer influence when forming purchase intentions for eco-friendly products.
“Gen Z exhibits a heightened sensitivity to social norms and peer influence when forming purchase intentions for eco-friendly products (Jaiswal and Kant 2018).”
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- Study design and conductown data
The measurement model has all factor loadings valid.
“The results presented in Table 2 show that all factor loadings are valid, ensuring that each observable indicator adequately reflects the latent construct (Hair et al. 2019).”
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- Interpretationown data
Greenwashing perception potentially counterbalances the influence of pro-environmental drivers on green purchase intention.
“The results confirm that the TPB constructs positively drive green purchase intentions, while greenwashing perception has a negative impact, potentially counterbalancing the influence of pro-environmental drivers.”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim- Rests on an assumption: The sample of 400 respondents from Rome is representative of Italian Gen Z consumers.
- Premisecitation
The relationship between greenwashing perception and green purchase intention has been scarcely explored concerning Gen Z.
“Although the relationship between greenwashing perception and green purchase intention is a well-established topic in the literature on sustainable consumer behavior, it has been scarcely explored concerning Gen Z (Chen and Chang 2013;Duque Oliva et al. 2024).”
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The constructs demonstrate discriminant validity according to the Heterotrait-Monotrait ratio criterion.
“TABLE 4 | Constructs' discriminant validity (Heterotrait-Monotrait ratio criterion).”
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Social proof is a powerful driver of sustainable behavior among Gen Z.
“The prominent role of subjective norms suggests that social proof is a powerful driver of sustainable behavior among Gen Z.”
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The constructs demonstrate discriminant validity according to the Fornell-Larcker criterion.
“TABLE 3 | Constructs' discriminant validity (Fornell-Larcker criterion).”
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- May combine two claims. 15
- The quote only partly states this claim. 1
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InterpretationreasoningPerceived greenwashing offers a broader and more integrative conceptual lens than related constructs such as trust, skepticism, and green consumer confusion.
“While related constructs such as trust, skepticism, and green consumer confusion have been frequently employed to explain consumer responses to sustainability claims (Chen and Chang 2013;Rahman et al. 2015;Schmuck et al. 2018), perceived greenwashing offers a broader and more integrative conceptual lens.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim1 of 3 sources checked- cites Chen and Chang 2013 source
- cites Rahman et al. 2015 source
- cites Schmuck et al. 2018 source
The citation is attached to the statement that related constructs have been used to explain responses to sustainability claims; the claim that perceived greenwashing is a broader lens is the citing authors’ own conclusion. The section “Message Characteristics: Types of Claims in Greenwashing Ads” (p. 4) identifies skepticism and ad credibility as measures used in earlier studies, and the introduction (p. 2) discusses consumer confidence. Our copy does not show green consumer confusion being used in this way; it appears only in a cited work’s title in the references (p. 16). (LLM, conf=0.82)
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PremisecitationThe TPB is widely regarded as a foundational framework in understanding and predicting human behavior, particularly in contexts such as green behavior and green purchase behavior.
“The TPB, introduced by Ajzen (1991) as an extension of the Theory of Reasoned Action (TRA), is widely regarded as a foundational framework in understanding and predicting human behavior, particularly in contexts such as green behavior and green purchase behavior.”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim1 of 1 sources checked- cites Ajzen 1991 source
The paper describes TPB as an extension of the Theory of Reasoned Action (Predicting Behavior: Intentions and Perceived Behavioral Control) and as a framework for predicting and understanding behavior in specified contexts (Conclusions). It does not establish that TPB is widely regarded as foundational, particularly for green behavior or green purchases; the applications described in the copy concern other behaviors. (LLM, conf=0.88)
Experimental — accuracy not yet measured
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PremisecitationThe TPB posits that attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control shape behavioral intentions, which in turn influence actual behavior.
“The TPB posits that three primary constructs-attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control-shape behavioral intentions, which in turn influence actual behavior (Ajzen 1991).”
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Findingown dataEnvironmental attitude is the weakest yet still significant predictor of green purchase intention among the tested constructs.
“Finally, environmental attitude, with a path coefficient of 0.185 and a T statistic of 4.382, emerges as the weakest yet still significant predictor.”
Quote in the paperNot a substantial claim- Rests on an assumption: The sample of 400 respondents from Rome is representative of Italian Gen Z consumers.
The quote only partly states this claim.
Findingown dataSubjective norms have the strongest positive effect on green purchase intention among the predictors (path coefficient 0.228, T=5.457).
“The findings reveal that subjective norms represent the most influential positive predictor of green purchase intention, highlighting the pivotal role of social influence in guiding sustainable consumption behavior.”
- Also stated in: § 7 | Limitations and Further Research · plain
“H2 | 0.228* | 5.457 | (-0.466, -0.250) | Supported”
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Study design and conductnone givenThe questionnaire employs closed-ended responses, which restrict a comprehensive understanding of the motivations.
“Second, the questionnaire employs closed-ended responses, which restrict a comprehensive understanding of the motivations.”
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PremisecitationThe TPB has served as the theoretical foundation for 40% of studies in environmental psychology.
“The TPB has been widely utilized in environmental psychology research, serving as the theoretical foundation for 40% of studies in the field (Klöckner 2013).”
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Study design and conductown dataAll constructs exhibit AVE values higher than 0.5, with the lowest AVE 0.618.
“All the constructs exhibit AVE values higher than 0.5 (Fornell and Larcker 1981) with the lowest AVE equal to 0.618.”
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InterpretationreasoningSkepticism and mistrust in sustainability claims can undermine the effectiveness of green marketing strategies and reduce overall engagement in green consumption.
“The significant negative influence of greenwashing perception suggests that skepticism and mistrust in sustainability claims can undermine the effectiveness of green marketing strategies and reduce overall engagement in green consumption.”
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InterpretationreasoningIndividuals with strong environmental concerns may express a preference for green products, but their actual purchasing decisions remain strongly shaped by external social influences and contextual conditions.
“Individuals with strong environmental concerns may express a preference for green products; however, their actual purchasing decisions remain strongly shaped by external social influences and contextual conditions.”
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Study design and conductown dataAll constructs have CR above 0.50 and rho_A above 0.70, with the lowest CR 0.889 and the lowest rho_A 0.853.
“In the same vein, CR and rho_A were higher than the recommended thresholds 0.50 (Fornell and Larcker 1981) and 0.70 (Camilleri 2022;Ravand and Firoozi 2016) respectively, with the lowest CR equal to 0.889 and the lowest rho_A equal to 0.853.”
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- cites Camilleri 2022
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- cites Ravand and Firoozi 2016
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InterpretationreasoningCorporate deceptive practices have a substantial deterrent effect on consumer trust and willingness to engage in sustainable consumption.
“This highlights the substantial deterrent effect of corporate deceptive practices on consumer trust and willingness to engage in sustainable consumption.”
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Study design and conductreasoningThe questionnaire was pilot-tested on 15 Gen Z members to assess clarity and language, improving the overall quality of the data collection tool.
“The questionnaire was pilot-tested on 15 members of Gen Z to assess the clarity of the questions and the simplicity of the language used.”
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PremisecitationPLS-SEM effectively handles small sample sizes, does not require data normalization, and is well-suited for predicting complex models that aid in theory development.
“This study used PLS-SEM for data analysis because it effectively handles small sample sizes, does not require data normalization, and is well-suited for predicting complex models that aid in theory development, making it more appropriate than covariance-based Structural Equation Modeling (Hair et al. 2012(Hair et al. , 2019;;Pathak et al. 2024).”
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Interpretationown dataGen Z consumers demand authenticity and consistency in corporate actions, penalizing brands engaged in greenwashing or lacking a genuine commitment to sustainability.
“The findings emphasize that Gen Z not only seeks sustainable products but also demands authenticity and consistency in corporate actions, penalizing brands engaged in greenwashing or lacking a genuine commitment to sustainability.”
Quote in the paperSubstantial claim- Rests on an assumption: The sample of 400 respondents from Rome is representative of Italian Gen Z consumers.
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PremisecitationThe TPB is inherently adaptable, allowing for the inclusion of additional predictors to enhance its explanatory power.
“Despite its established utility, the TPB is inherently adaptable, allowing for the inclusion of additional predictors to enhance its explanatory power (Ajzen 2020).”
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PremisecitationThe only study addressing greenwashing perception and green purchase intention within a Gen Z context is Meet et al. (2024), which is limited to the beverage sector in India and does not apply the TPB framework.
“The only study addressing this link within a Gen Z context is Meet et al. (2024); however, their research is limited to a single product category (the beverage sector in India) and does not apply the TPB framework.”
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Interpretationnone givenThe results may be influenced by the cultural and geographical context of the participants, potentially limiting the generalizability of the findings to other settings.
“Moreover, the results may be influenced by the cultural and geographical context of the participants, potentially limiting the generalizability of the findings to other settings.”
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Study design and conductown dataAll constructs have Cronbach's alpha above 0.70, with the lowest value 0.844.
“For all the constructs, Cronbach's alpha coefficient is above 0.70, the threshold recommended by Hair et al. (2012), with the lowest value equal to 0.844.”
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InterpretationreasoningGen Z consumers exhibit a strong demand for authenticity and transparency in corporate sustainability initiatives, actively penalizing brands perceived as engaging in greenwashing.
“Gen Z consumers exhibit a strong demand for authenticity and transparency in corporate sustainability initiatives, actively penalizing brands perceived as engaging in greenwashing.”
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PremisecitationGen Z's heightened sensitivity to authenticity and aversion to perceived manipulation in brand messaging makes perceived greenwashing a relevant determinant likely to suppress pro-environmental attitudes.
“Furthermore, considering Gen Z's heightened sensitivity to authenticity and aversion to perceived manipulation in brand messaging (Ham et al. 2022), perceived greenwashing serves as a highly relevant determinant of behavior, likely to suppress even well-intentioned pro-environmental attitudes.”
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Study design and conductreasoningThe study may lack a temporal aspect that would enable an analysis of how purchase intentions evolve over time, especially concerning the perception of greenwashing.
“Finally, the study may lack a temporal aspect that would enable an analysis of how purchase intentions evolve over time, especially concerning the perception of greenwashing.”
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PremisecitationPerception of greenwashing reduces consumer trust and weakens green purchase intention.
“Several studies highlight that the perception of greenwashing reduces consumer trust in companies and their environmental communications, weakening green purchase intention, as consumers are more likely to buy eco-friendly products from companies they perceive as authentic in their sustainability initiatives (Chen and Chang 2013;Nyilasy et al. 2014;Rahman et al. 2015;Gatti et al. 2019).”
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Study design and conductnone givenThe study focused on purchase intention rather than actual consumer purchase behavior.
“First, it focused on purchase intention rather than actual consumer purchase behavior.”
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Premisenone givenNumerous past studies have shown a correlation between intention and behavior.
“However, numerous past studies have shown a correlation between intention and behavior.”
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Study design and conductown dataThe constructs in the measurement model have adequate validity and reliability.
“TABLE 2 | Constructs' validity and reliability.”
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The paper relies on this without support.
The sample of 400 respondents from Rome is representative of Italian Gen Z consumers.
“The final sample comprises a total of 400 valid respondents from the city of Rome.”
“Finally, this paper represents one of the initial attempts to understand Gen Z consumers' green purchase intentions using the TPB framework in the Italian context.”
The paper relies on this without support.
The inclusion of greenwashing perception as a psychological deterrent within behavioral models such as the TPB remains relatively limited.
“Although greenwashing has been increasingly studied in the broader field of sustainable marketing and communication, its inclusion as a psychological deterrent within behavioral models such as the TPB remains relatively limited.”
The paper relies on this without support.
Limited attention has been devoted to the impact of greenwashing on Gen Z, particularly in the Italian context.
“Although previous research has investigated the role of greenwashing in consumer decision-making, limited attention has been devoted to its impact on Gen Z, particularly in the Italian context.”
The paper relies on this without support.
Gen Z has heightened environmental awareness and a growing impact on consumer behavior.
“Gen Z has emerged as a particularly influential demographic, distinguished by its heightened environmental awareness and its growing impact on consumer behavior.”
The paper relies on this without support.
Unlike older generations, Gen Z tends to view ecological problems as immediate and personal concerns rather than distant or abstract threats.
“Unlike older generations, Gen Z tends to view ecological problems as immediate and personal concerns rather than distant or abstract threats, rendering their consumption habits especially relevant for sustainability research.”
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Percentages, sums and reported differences re-computed from the paper’s own numbers.
Each contradiction between two passages listed here was confirmed by an independent check.
H3 confidence interval excludes its path coefficient
MajorH3 reports a path coefficient of 0.210, but its reported 95% confidence interval runs from 0.882 to 0.915.
“H3 | 0.210* | 3.589”
“(0.882, 0.915)”
H2 confidence interval has the opposite sign
MajorH2 reports a positive path coefficient of 0.228, whereas both bounds of its reported 95% confidence interval are negative.
“H2 | 0.228* | 5.457”
“(-0.466, -0.250)”
H4 confidence interval has the opposite sign
MajorH4 reports a negative path coefficient of -0.364, whereas both bounds of its reported 95% confidence interval are positive.
“H4 | -0.364* | 6.507”
“(0.141, 0.302)”
H1 confidence interval excludes its path coefficient
MajorH1 reports a path coefficient of 0.185, but its reported 95% confidence interval runs from 0.364 to 0.516.
“H1 | 0.185* | 4.382”
“(0.364, 0.516)”
Table 3 diagonal is not the reported AVE
MinorTable 3 describes its diagonal values as AVE, but its EA diagonal is 0.917 while Table 2 reports EA's AVE as 0.841. The same mismatch occurs for the other constructs.
“| EA | 0.917 | | | | |”
“| EA1 | Environmental attitude | 0.913 | 0.905 | 0.941 | 0.907 | 0.841 |”
Table 3 labels negative values as squared correlations
MinorThe table says its off-diagonal entries are squared correlations, yet it contains negative entries. A squared correlation cannot be negative.
“The other cells contain the squared correlations between constructs.”
“| GP | -0.574 | -0.577 | -0.679 | 0.852 | |”
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- Authors
- Di Pillo, F., Palombi, G., & Strazzullo, S.
- Affiliations
- Department of Computer, Control and Management Engineering Sapienza University of Rome Rome Italy
- Mercatorum University (IT)
- University of Naples Federico II (IT)
- Corresponding author
- Palombi, Giulia
- Venue
- Business Strategy and the Environment
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Published
- 2025-07-07
- Volume
- 34
- Issue
- 7
- Pages
- 9081-9092
- ISSN
- 0964-4733 (ISSN-L)
- 1099-0836
- OpenAlex
- W4412100544
- Semantic Scholar
- fa562df95dcd94c400b6d868f8a0a7dcbc56d682
- Cited by
- 20
- References
- 70
- Citations by year
- 2026: 18 · 2025: 2
- FWCI
- 35.66
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- hybrid
- doi.org
- Licence
- Locations
- Business Strategy and the Environment (publishedVersion, cc-by)
- IRIS Research product catalog (Sapienza University of Rome) (submittedVersion, cc-by)
- Topics
- Social Sciences › Business, Management and Accounting › Marketing › Environmental Sustainability in Business
- Social Sciences › Business, Management and Accounting › Strategy and Management › Sustainable Supply Chain Management
- Social Sciences › Business, Management and Accounting › Marketing › Consumer Perception and Purchasing Behavior
- Keywords
- greenwashing, green purchase intention, Generation Z, sustainable consumer behavior, theory of planned behavior, pro-environmental attitudes, perceived behavioral control, green consumption, consumer trust, Italian consumers
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