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Racial Differences in Consumer Environmental Concern

Racial Differences in Consumer Environmental Concern Past research has suggested that black and white consumers differ in their concern for the environment. The general consensus has been that whites are significantly more concerned than blacks about environmental issues. Most of this research, however, Is limited in scope and fails to account for variables, such as education and income, which may help to explain these differences. This study investigates and analyzes black and white consumer environmental concern. Results of this study indicate that there are significant differences between African‐Americans and white Americans in their environmental concern at lower income and educational levels. However, as income and education rise, the gap in environmental concern between blacks and whites significantly decreases. These findings provide important implications for policy makers in making decisions related to environmental education and protection as well as for businesses intending to target consumers with environmentally focused promotional campaigns. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Journal of Consumer Affairs Wiley

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Publisher
Wiley
Copyright
Copyright © 1997 Wiley Subscription Services, Inc., A Wiley Company
ISSN
0022-0078
eISSN
1745-6606
DOI
10.1111/j.1745-6606.1997.tb00826.x
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Abstract

Past research has suggested that black and white consumers differ in their concern for the environment. The general consensus has been that whites are significantly more concerned than blacks about environmental issues. Most of this research, however, Is limited in scope and fails to account for variables, such as education and income, which may help to explain these differences. This study investigates and analyzes black and white consumer environmental concern. Results of this study indicate that there are significant differences between African‐Americans and white Americans in their environmental concern at lower income and educational levels. However, as income and education rise, the gap in environmental concern between blacks and whites significantly decreases. These findings provide important implications for policy makers in making decisions related to environmental education and protection as well as for businesses intending to target consumers with environmentally focused promotional campaigns.

Journal

Journal of Consumer AffairsWiley

Published: Jun 1, 1997

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