The Role of Social Media Information Sharing on Generation Z's Green Purchase Intentions
摘要
The environment-related worries of Generation Z together with sustainability-based activities established them as leaders who champion green consumerism. Digital natives of this generation opt to make buying choices on social media platforms according to their established reputation. The platforms of Instagram together with YouTube and LinkedIn function as essential spaces for spreading sustainability content which affects how people behave regarding their purchasing choices. Social media promotes consumer engagement through direct communication and enables fast information flow about green events so it stands as a key factor in developing positive green purchasing attitudes. Current research analyzes the impact of social media information sharing on Gen Z sustainable buying motivation through an investigation of green-value and subjective-norms as intervening variables. This research depends on the Stimulus-Organism-Response (SOR) model to see how social media leads consumers toward buying green products. This research study addresses the mental factors behind environmentally conscious buying to provide concrete recommendations for business organizations and government institutions. Companies can use the research results as a foundation to create better sustainability-oriented marketing plans that aim at Gen Z consumers.