The impact of environmental knowledge, green word of mouth and green marketing on green purchase intention with environmental attitude as a mediating variable

  • Viola Julia Azizah Universitas Negeri Padang
  • Vidyarini Dwita Universitas Negeri Padang
Keywords: Environmental Knowledge, Green Word of Mouth, Green Marketing, Environmental Attitude, Green Purchase Intention

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the effect of environmental knowledge, green word of mouth and green marketing on green purchase intention with environmental attitude as a mediating variable in Avoskin Skincare in Padang City. The sampling technique used purposive sampling. The research participants totaled 190 respondents who were selected as samples. Analysis using PLS 4.0 software shows that environmental knowledge, green word of mouth and green purchase intention significantly affect environmental attitude and green purchase intention. Environmental attitude mediates the relationship between environmental knowledge, green word of mouth and green purchase intention and environmental attitude does not mediate the relationship between green marketing and green purchase intention.

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Published
2024-06-29
How to Cite
Julia Azizah, V., & Dwita, V. (2024). The impact of environmental knowledge, green word of mouth and green marketing on green purchase intention with environmental attitude as a mediating variable . Marketing Management Studies, 4(2), 170-183. https://doi.org/10.24036/mms.v4i2.508