Table 7 Summary of survey participants’ responses to each of the index questions (in percentage) (n = 108 participants)
From: The influences of the COVID-19 pandemic on sustainable consumption: an international study
Index | Survey questions | Strongly disagree | Somewhat disagree | Neither agree nor disagree | Somewhat agree | Strongly agree |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sustainable consumption induced by COVID-19 pandemic index | The COVID-19 pandemic has made me increase the separation of organic and recyclable waste | 33.3 | 13.9 | 30.6 | 13.0 | 9.3 |
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused me to reduce water consumption further, as this is a finite environmental resource | 32.4 | 20.4 | 27.8 | 11.1 | 8.3 | |
The COVID-19 pandemic made me worry even more about the natural resources for future generations | 17.6 | 6.5 | 22.2 | 30.6 | 23.2 | |
The COVID-19 pandemic caused me to change my consumption habits to be more sustainable | 13.9 | 16.7 | 29.6 | 30.6 | 9.3 | |
The COVID-19 pandemic made me buy even more environmentally friendly products | 17.6 | 16.7 | 38.9 | 18.5 | 8.3 | |
The COVID-19 pandemic caused me to reduce waste production through prevention, reuse, and recycling | 20.4 | 8.3 | 30.6 | 25.0 | 15.7 | |
The COVID-19 pandemic made me donate food or clothes | 17.6 | 9.3 | 32.4 | 20.4 | 20.4 | |
The COVID-19 pandemic caused me to make a financial donation to people or entities in need | 15.7 | 10.2 | 35.2 | 22.2 | 16.7 | |
Ecological awareness index | When humans interfere with nature, it often produces disastrous consequences | 0 | 3.7 | 10.2 | 45.4 | 40.7 |
Mankind is severely abusing the environment | 0.9 | 0.9 | 5.6 | 20.4 | 72.2 | |
The balance of nature is very delicate and easily upset | 0.9 | 5.6 | 20.4 | 33.3 | 39.8 | |
Many of society’s problems result from selfish behaviour | 0.9 | 0.9 | 9.3 | 37.0 | 51.9 | |
It is my duty to help other people when they are unable to help themselves | 0 | 6.5 | 17.6 | 39.8 | 36.1 | |
Use of renewable energy is the best way often to combat global warming | 1.9 | 6.5 | 18.5 | 38.9 | 34.3 | |
Habitual pro-environmental behaviour index | I always buy those products that are low in pollutants | 2.8 | 12.0 | 31.5 | 44.4 | 9.3 |
When I have a choice, I always purchase less harmful products for the people and environment | 1.9 | 5.6 | 11.1 | 38.9 | 42.6 | |
I will not buy a product if the company that sells it is ecologically irresponsible | 2.8 | 16.7 | 25.0 | 33.3 | 22.2 | |
Occasional pro-environmental behaviour index | I have replaced light bulbs in my home with those of smaller wattage so that I will conserve on the electricity I use | 2.8 | 3.7 | 9.3 | 25.0 | 59.3 |
I recycle some of my household trash | 4.6 | 3.7 | 2.8 | 25.9 | 63.0 | |
Contributions to community organizations can greatly improve the lives of others | 0 | 2.8 | 9.3 | 29.6 | 58.3 | |
The large number of people infected with COVID-19 made me change my social behaviour | 0.9 | 1.9 | 5.6 | 28.7 | 63.0 | |
The COVID-19 pandemic caused me to make a financial donation to people or entities in need | 13.9 | 12.0 | 22.2 | 25.0 | 26.9 | |
The COVID-19 pandemic has made me even more sensitive to issues of social vulnerability | 6.5 | 0.9 | 15.7 | 34.3 | 42.6 |