Journal of Educational Management Research
Vol. 5 No. 5 (2026)

Turning Environmental Concern into Sustainable Fashion Purchase Intention: The Role of Attitude

Ferris Febrio (Universitas Tanjungpura, Indonesia)
Barkah (Universitas Tanjungpura, Indonesia)
Bintoro Bagus Purmono (Universitas Tanjungpura, Indonesia)
Heriyadi (Universitas Tanjungpura, Indonesia)
Wenny Pebrianti (Universitas Tanjungpura, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
07 Oct 2026

Abstract

The rapid growth of fast fashion has intensified environmental problems and increased the need for sustainable consumption. However, high environmental concern does not necessarily translate into consumers’ intention to purchase sustainable fashion products. This study aims to examine the effects of environmental concern on attitude and purchase intention, the effects of subjective norm, perceived behavioral control, and attitude on purchase intention, and the mediating role of attitude in the relationship between environmental concern and purchase intention. A quantitative causal design was employed using purposive sampling involving 220 respondents. Data were collected through a five-point Likert-scale questionnaire and analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) with SmartPLS 4. The results show that environmental concern significantly affects attitude but does not directly affect purchase intention. Subjective norm, perceived behavioral control, and attitude significantly affect purchase intention. Attitude also significantly mediates the relationship between environmental concern and purchase intention. These findings imply that sustainable fashion businesses should combine environmental communication with positive product evaluations, social influence, and purchasing accessibility to strengthen consumers’ purchase intentions.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jemr

Publisher

Subject

Humanities Education Social Sciences

Description

Journal of Educational Management Research is an international peer-reviewed journal which publishes original and significant contributions to educational management, administration, and leadership, in its broadest sense, from all over the world. This includes primary research projects in schools ...