• Human Ecology Research
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• 제55권1호
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• pp.27-44
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• 2017

In our society, consumers and enterprises work in cooperation for the continuous development and growth of society as well as construct effective and ethical measures. One of the representative examples are customercentered management activities in corporations, social responsibility activities, and sustainable ethical consumption that show consideration for the consumer's environment. The ethical consumption behavior of consumers becomes a virtuous circle that influences other consumer's ethical decision making by creating an ethical consumption culture. Furthermore, the cost and effort to solve non-ethical consumption problems can be solved. This research aims at aspiring the perception of consumer's ethical consumption and finding measures to increase ethical behavior. This paper further investigated the consumer's ethical consumption behavior, personality traits, perception of consumption society, and ethical judgements. For the research, a structured survey was conducted on 300 university students in Seoul. SPSS ver. 21.0 and AMOS ver. 18.0 programs were used for statistical data analysis. The results indicated differences in variables that influence consumer's ethical consumption behavior (fair trade, boycotts, and environmentally friendly products). In particular, it was evident that ethical judgements (such as the agent, personality traits, and perception consumption society) have different direct and non-direct influences on ethical consumption behavior. Strengthening the management of factors that influence measures that increase university student's ethical consumption behavior in direct and non-direct ways, providing education and improving information are believed effective in increasing ethical consumption behavior.

• 산업진흥연구
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• 제9권4호
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• pp.311-320
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• 2024

본 연구는 청소년의 윤리적 소비행동이 공정여행과 청소년의 소비자 행복에 미치는 관련성을 살펴보고, 청소년들의 윤리적 소비행동에 영향을 미치는 변인을 알아보고자 하였다. 연구에 참여한 연구대상자는 중고등학생 306명이 설문에 응답하였다. 연구결과는 첫째, 성별에 따른 공정여행의 인식과 소비자 행복에서는 통계적으로 유의미한 차이를 보였다. 둘째, 청소년의 윤리적 소비행동은 공정여행 인식, 공정여행 선택속성, 소비자 행복과 정적인 관련성이 있는 것으로 나타났다. 셋째, 청소년의 윤리적 소비행동은 청소년의 공정여행 인식과 공정여행의 선택속성에 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났다. 넷째, 청소년의 윤리적 소비행동은 청소년의 소비자 행복에 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났다. 본 연구결과를 통해 청소년들이 미래 올바른 소비행동을 보이고 건전한 삶을 계획하고 실천해 나갈 수 있는 기초자료를 제공함으로서 연구의 의의가 있다.

• 대한가정학회지
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• 제41권5호
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• pp.165-178
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• 2003

The purpose of this study was to understand the consumer non-ethical behavior and the interaction with salespersons and their relationships. For this purpose, adults in Chunlabuk-do were surveyed and 675 questionnaires were analyzed using SPSS statistical program. The results of the analysis were as follows: 1. Three dimensions of the consumer non-ethical behaviors were the unconscience, the illegality, and the deception. Two dimensions of the interaction with salespersons were the passive and the assertive interactions. 2. There were two clusters respectively; ethical and non-ethical groups for the consumer non-ethical behavior/ passive and assertive groups for the interaction with salespersons. 3. Generally, the more educated and the older persons were, the less they tended to be ethical and the more passively they tended to interact with the salespersons. 4. There were significant differences between the clusters of consumer non-ethical behavior and those of interaction. The non-assertive interaction group were found more in the non-ethical group and the assertive interaction group more in the ethical groups.

• 한국생활과학회지
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• 제15권6호
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• pp.1015-1023
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• 2006

This study examined the levels of consumers' non-ethical behaviors in the marketplace and the factors affecting each category of them. The data were collected from 222 adults in Busan and Gyeongnam areas through a self-administered questionnaire. Frequencies, Cronbach's alpha, Pearson's correlation analysis and multiple regression analyses were conducted by SPSS Windows. The results from this study were as follows: First, respondents showed the highest level of non-ethical behavior in the no harm/no foul category, while the lowest level in the actively benefiting from questionable behavior category. Second, as the results of multiple regression analyses, age was significant in all categories of non-ethical behaviors. In addition, religion, consumer knowledge and consumer role attitudes were found to be significant in some categories. These results imply that the consumer ethics should be included in the consumer education for more effective consumer behaviors of young generation.

• 한국의류산업학회지
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• 제25권5호
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• pp.568-577
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• 2023

This study examined how middle-aged female consumers' environmental consciousness influences their attitudes and ethical purchasing behavior toward RUR (recycling, upcycling, and reuse) knit products. The research employs a survey method, targeting 30-40 year old women residing in Seoul and Gyeonggi-do Province. On-line and off-line data collection were conducted. The following conclusions emerged through statistical analyses, including factor analysis, cluster analysis, t-test, and regression analysis. Firstly, respondents' environmental consciousness variables were classified into two factors, delineating high and low environmental consciousness clusters, demonstrating significant differences between them. Secondly, the high environmental consciousness cluster exhibited more positive consumer attitudes and ethical purchasing behavior towards RUR knit products. Moreover, it was established that environmental pollution consciousness and eco-friendly product purchase consciousness influenced environmental consciousness on consumer attitudes and ethical purchasing behavior. Lastly, the study confirmed that consumer attitudes mediated environmental consciousness and ethical purchasing behavior. In conclusion, this research establishes a meaningful link between environmental consciousness, consumer attitudes, and ethical purchasing behavior in 30-40 year old women. Environmentally conscious groups positively influence attitudes toward RUR knitted fashion and promote ethical purchasing behavior. Consequently, it is recommended that knit fashion companies prioritize environmental consciousness and eco-friendly products in their marketing strategies. Furthermore, diversifying the application of RUR knit products, coupled with eco-friendly production techniques, can amplify their appeal and utility, ensuring a positive impact on consumer behavior.

• 한국컴퓨터정보학회논문지
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• 제22권9호
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• pp.163-170
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• 2017

The purpose of this study is to find the differences in fair trade practice behavior, according to socio-demographic variables and to analyze the effects of psycho-social variables on fair trade practice behavior. This study includes the psycho-social variables as materialism, altruism, ethical identity, and perceived consumer effectiveness. The results of this study are as follows. First, the mean score of consumers' fair trade practice behavior was 4.12 on a 7-point scale, which means that respondents performed fair trade practice behavior at the middle level. Second, in terms of socio-demographic variables, there was a significant difference only in an age. Third, fair trade practice behavior had positive correlations with each of altruism, ethical identity, and perceived consumer effectiveness. Finally, regression analyses showed that altruism, ethical identity, and perceived consumer effectiveness had positive effects on fair trade practice behavior, whereas materialism had a negative effect on fair trade practice behavior.

• 유통과학연구
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• 제18권7호
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• pp.37-48
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• 2020

Purpose: There has been an increasing focus on consumer ethics by researchers and practitioners alike with the former seeking to examine the general discrepancy between ethical attitude, intention and actual behaviour by proposing behavioural measures to understand ethical consumption. Research into the effects of generational cohorts and gender, two fundamental demographic factors that shape the consumer habituated repertoire, on consumer ethics has reported mixed findings. The present study investigates if there are differences in ethical consumer behavior by generational cohorts and by gender in the context of an emerging market - Vietnam. Research design, data and methodology: Data was collected using a quantitative survey (a link to the questionnaire was posted on relevant social media platforms). A total of 539 usable responses was used for ANOVAs and independent t-tests to test the hypotheses. Results: a) There are significant differences in terms of ethical consumer behavior between Gen Z and Gens Y/X, but no difference between Gen X and Gen Y; b) There is no gender difference in ethically minded consumer behavior. Conclusion: For consumer ethics, generational effects may be moderated by macroeconomic conditions, while gender alone as a biological variable may not be a reliable predictor.

• Human Ecology Research
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• 제55권6호
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• pp.675-687
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• 2017

This study is to apply a goal-directed model for ethical consumption behavior and to see which factors influence consumers' boycott intention. We identify factors related to a goal-directed model for consumers, level of ethical consumption tendency, and boycott desire; in addition, factors that affect boycott intentions were also analyzed. The results of this study are as follows. First, consumers' boycott intentions are not high and public intention motivation is relatively low. Second, negative anticipated emotion shows an indirect effect with boycott desire as a mediator. Third, ethical consumption tendency has a significant effect on boycott desire and boycott intention. Therefore, we have to let consumers know that boycott actually shows a consumer's right and that it is also necessary to conduct various ethical consumption education.

• 유통과학연구
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• 제12권10호
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• pp.57-65
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• 2014

Purpose - This study aims to identify the effect of corporate eco-friendly marketing, which focuses on corporate social responsibility, on the environment, natural preservation and protection, and environmental concern among consumers. Research design, data, and methodology - A total of 92 valid questionnaires were used for analysis. A structured model was established and a 3-step mediated regression test was employed to see how consumers' perception of ethical consumer behavior and price sensitivity are influential in relation to the impact of consumer's perception of eco-friendliness on the using intention in relation to eco-friendly products. Results - Three factors of eco-friendly perception all have a positive impact on ethical consumer behavior, thus lowering their price sensitivity. In particular, it is found that environmental knowledge and environmental concern are important to promote ethical consumer behavior. Conclusion - It is found that, to increase the using intention of eco-friendly products, an enterprise should practice an eco-friendly marketing strategy, deliver eco-friendly related knowledge, and include contents to allow consumers to take an interest in the environment for effective performance of marketing.

• 한국가정과교육학회지
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• 제24권3호
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• pp.191-208
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• 2012

본 연구는 청소년의 윤리적 소비교육의 실효성을 극대화할 수 있는 방안을 탐색해 보고자, 중고등학생 587명을 대상으로 가정 학교 사회에서의 윤리적 소비 교육 경험과 윤리적 소비행동에 대해 살펴보았다. 연구결과 첫째, 청소년들의 윤리적 소비 교육 경험들이 대체적으로 높지 않게 나타났으며, 이 중 학교소비자교육에 대한 교육 경험이 상대적으로 높게 나타났다. 윤리적 소비행동 영역에서는 녹색소비를 중심으로 한 미래세대를 위한 소비자교육이 많이 이루어지고 있었다. 둘째, 학교 프로그램에서는 행사 및 봉사활동에 참여함으로써, 사회 프로그램에서는 벼룩시장 참여를 통해 윤리적 소비를 많이 접하고 있었다. 그리고 인터넷을 통한 윤리적 소비 교육의 접촉 빈도가 높은 경향을 나타내고 있다. 셋째, 청소년 소비자의 윤리적 소비 행동 수준이 전반적으로 높지 않으므로, 윤리적 소비 교육이 지속적으로 행해져야 한다. 특히 동시대 인류를 위한 소비 교육이 더 요구되어진다. 넷째, 청소년 소비자의 윤리적 소비행동에 영향을 미치는 요인으로는 여성인 경우, 가정소비자교육과 학교소비자교육을 많이 받을수록, 학년이 저학년일수록 더욱 윤리적인 소비행동을 하는 것으로 나타났다. 이와 같이 가정 학교 사회에서의 윤리적 소비교육의 중요성이 나타나므로, 서로 연계하여 청소년 스스로 경험을 통해 터득할 수 있도록 실생활과 연관된 교육방법과 교육내용의 개발이 이루어져야 할 것이다.