Jurnal Ekonika : Jurnal Ekonomi Universitas Kadiri
Vol. 11 No. 1 (2026): April 2026

Why Popularity is Not Enough: Identity-Based Drivers of Green Purchase Value among Gen Z Consumers

Naufal Dzakwana Muhammad (Universitas Negeri Malang)
Agung Winarno (Universitas Negeri Malang)
Fuad Abdul Fattah (Universitas Negeri Malang)
Feri Dwi Riyanto (Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang)
Rizka Fatkhin Nisa (Universitas Muria Kudus)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Apr 2026

Abstract

The objective of this study is to understand the psychological mechanisms that affect green purchase value and willingness to pay more for green household products among Gen Z consumers in Indonesia, using the bandwagon effect and the need for uniqueness. This study used a quantitative approach, and 344 respondents were collected with the condition that Generation Z have experience purchasing, or care about green household products, and data was analyzed with PLS-SEM. The outcome is bandwagon effect has no affect on the green purchase value household products, while need for uniqueness has a affect. The green purchase value was proven to have a strong effect on the willingness to pay more. Furthermore, environmental self-efficacy negatively moderated the relationship between bandwagon effect and green purchase value and strengthened the relationship between need for uniqueness and green purchase value. By mapping the green consumption patterns of Generation Z in developing countries, we can see that individual-based mechanisms still play an important role, although they will differ from the surrounding social norms

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ekonika

Publisher

Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

Ekonika : Jurnal Ekonomi Universitas Kadiri publish by Faculty of Economics, Universitas Kadiri. The Journal of Ekonika first appeared in March of 2016. The journal is published twice a year, in April and September. Ekonika is a national scientific journals are open to seeking innovation, creativity ...