TY - JOUR
T1 - Role of Social Media in Promoting Sustainable Green Lifestyles: Influencers and Value Co-Creation with Gen Z in Indonesia
AU - Suryaputra, Rizky
AU - Daryanti, Sri
AU - Setyowardhani, Hapsari
PY - 2024/2/29
Y1 - 2024/2/29
N2 - This study investigates the impact of social media on encouraging environmentally friendly behaviors among Generation Z individuals in Indonesia. The study specifically examines the influence of social media influencers and the collaborative production of value. Background: Generation Z exhibits a strong level of involvement with digital platforms, which significantly impact their environmental consciousness and actions. Prior study emphasizes the significance of social media in influencing environmentally conscious behaviors, however there is a lack of extensive investigation on this subject specifically in the Indonesian setting. Methods: A total of 263 respondents provided data using self-administered surveys sent via Line, WhatsApp Group, and Instagram. The study employed regression analysis to investigate the associations among social media engagement, value co-creation, and the adoption of sustainable green lifestyles. Finding: The findings suggest that social media has a substantial impact on individuals' intentions to make environmentally friendly purchases and their level of awareness regarding environmental issues. Influencers are particularly important in spreading information about sustainability. Value co-creation promotes active involvement of the community, leading to a stronger dedication to sustainable practices. Conclusion: These findings offer useful insights for policymakers, educators, and marketers to effectively employ social media in promoting environmental sustainability in Indonesia.
AB - This study investigates the impact of social media on encouraging environmentally friendly behaviors among Generation Z individuals in Indonesia. The study specifically examines the influence of social media influencers and the collaborative production of value. Background: Generation Z exhibits a strong level of involvement with digital platforms, which significantly impact their environmental consciousness and actions. Prior study emphasizes the significance of social media in influencing environmentally conscious behaviors, however there is a lack of extensive investigation on this subject specifically in the Indonesian setting. Methods: A total of 263 respondents provided data using self-administered surveys sent via Line, WhatsApp Group, and Instagram. The study employed regression analysis to investigate the associations among social media engagement, value co-creation, and the adoption of sustainable green lifestyles. Finding: The findings suggest that social media has a substantial impact on individuals' intentions to make environmentally friendly purchases and their level of awareness regarding environmental issues. Influencers are particularly important in spreading information about sustainability. Value co-creation promotes active involvement of the community, leading to a stronger dedication to sustainable practices. Conclusion: These findings offer useful insights for policymakers, educators, and marketers to effectively employ social media in promoting environmental sustainability in Indonesia.
KW - influencers
KW - social media
KW - sustainable green lifestyles
KW - generation Z
KW - value co-creation
UR - https://journal-iasssf.com/index.php/JANE/article/view/1036
U2 - 10.61511/jane.v1i1.2024.1036
DO - 10.61511/jane.v1i1.2024.1036
M3 - Article
SN - 3048-0213
VL - 1
SP - 48
EP - 65
JO - Journal of Entrepreneurial Economic
JF - Journal of Entrepreneurial Economic
IS - 1
ER -