Jurnal Akuntansi
Vol. 18 No. 1 (2026): Vol. 18 No. 1 (2026)

Exploring the Determinant of Business Students’ Sustainability Behavior

Kusuma, Budi Hartono (Unknown)
Sundari, Sri (Unknown)
Kartini, Kartini (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
21 May 2026

Abstract

Purpose – This study aims to empirically prove the positive influence of (1) self-transcendence values ​​on the intention to engage in sustainability accounting, (2) intention to engage in sustainability accounting on sustainability behavior, and (3) self-transcendence values ​​on sustainability behavior through intention to engage in sustainability accounting. Design/Methodology/Approach – Data were collected through an online questionnaire survey. The respondents were students from the Faculty of Economics and Business. Hypothesis testing used partial least squares structural equation modeling with WarpPLS version 8.0 software. Results –  This study successfully demonstrated that self-transcendence values ​​are a determinant of intention to engage in sustainability accounting and also sustainability behavior. Furthermore, the intention to engage in sustainability accounting has been shown to have a positive impact on sustainability behavior. Research limitations/Implications – This research has implications for higher education in Indonesia, emphasizing the importance of understanding the factors shaping students' sustainability behavior. Higher education institutions need to instill in their students the importance of upholding and living their personal values. Keywords: Business Students, Self-Transcendence Values, Sustainability Accounting, Sustainability Behavior

Copyrights © 2026






Journal Info

Abbrev

jam

Publisher

Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

The scopes of the journal include (1) Management Accounting, (2) Taxation, (3) Financial Accounting, (4) Public Sector Accounting, (5) Accounting Education (6) Information Systems, (7) Auditing, (8) Professional Ethics, (9) Sharia Accounting, (10) Accounting Information ...