Topic: Enviromental concern

Order Description QUESTIONNAIRE FOR A CUSTOMER SURVEY ON CONSUMER BEHAVIOR AND ATTITUDES TOWARDS GREEN PRODUCTS UNITED ARAB EMIRATES SEPTEMBER 2016 Dear Valued Respondent, Sustainability and green consumption continue to receive an increasing amount of attention, both within the corporate, consumer, and individual domains of behavior. To that extent, we are conducting research to examine the eco-friendly/green consumption patterns and sustainable lifestyles of the citizens in the United Arab Emirates and to determine the key factors that influence pro-environmental behaviors and sustainable consumption patterns significantly. We would really appreciate if you could spare 15 minutes of your time to complete the following questionnaire. Your contribution is important to us and will be used for academic purposes only. Please be assured that any information or responses that you provide in connection with this research will remain anonymous, meaning your answers will not be connected to you in anyway. Also, if you decide to participate, you may decline to answer any questionnaire item(s) you choose and may stop participating at any time. However, if you have questions about this research project or if you have a research-related problem, you may contact the researcher at [email protected] Thank you for considering our request to participate in this study. Sincerely, Dr. Avraam Papastathopoulos Assistant Professor of Management College of Business Administration Adu Dhabi University Please tick √ the appropriate box for each question Strongly Disagree Disagree Somewhat disagree Neither agree or disagree Somewhat agree Agree Strongly Agree Don't know/ refused 1 Using energy-saving light bulbs reduce global warming 2 Using an energy-saving refrigerator reduces global warming 3 Using an energy-saving washing machine reduces global warming 4 Using an energy-saving air conditioner reduce global warming 5 When I buy a light bulb, the shopper assistant will remind me to purchase energy saving one 6 When I buy a refrigerator, the shopper assistant will remind me to purchase energy saving one 7 When I buy a washing machine, the shopper assistant will remind me to purchase energy saving one 8 When I buy an air conditioner, the shopper assistant will remind me to purchase energy saving one 9 An energy-saving light bulb is more expensive, but by saving electricity, it is cheaper than using a traditional one 10 An energy-saving refrigerator is more expensive, but by saving electricity, it is cheaper than using a traditional one 11 An energy-saving washing machine is expensive, but by saving electricity, it is cheaper than using a traditional one Strongly Disagree Disagree Somewhat disagree Neither agree or disagree Somewhat agree Agree Strongly Agree Don't know/ refused 12 An energy-saving air conditioner is expensive, but by saving electricity, it is cheaper than using a traditional one 13 It is easy for me to purchase an energy-saving light bulb 14 It is easy for me to purchase an energy-saving refrigerator 15 It is easy for me to purchase an energy-saving washing machine 16 It is easy for me to purchase an energy-saving air conditioner 17 When I replace a light bulb, I will purchase an energy-saving one 18 When I replace a refrigerator, I will purchase an energy-saving one 19 When I replace a washing machine, I will purchase an energy-saving one 20 When I replace an air conditioner, I will purchase an energy-saving one 21 Human beings should act in sympathy with the ways of nature 22 We should maintain harmony with nature 23 Being the dominant species, human beings should not destroy the natural resources 24 Human beings are only part of nature 25 We should adapt instead of mastering to the environment Strongly Disagree Disagree Somewhat disagree Neither agree or disagree Somewhat agree Agree Strongly Agree Don't know/ refused 26 It annoys me to think that much of the food I eat is contaminated with pesticides 27 It makes me angry to think that the companies doesn’t do more to help control pollution of the environment 28 I become angry when I think about the harm being done to plant and animal life by pollution 29 When I think of the ways industries are causing pollution, I get frustrated and angry 30 The outcome of the whole pollution issue discourages me 31 I am concerned about the environment 32 The condition of the environment affects the quality of my life 33 I am willing to make sacrifices to protect the environment 34 My actions impact the environment 35 I like eco-friendly/green products 36 I feel positive toward eco-friendly green products 37 Eco-friendly/green products are good for the environment 38 I feel proud when I buy/use eco-friendly products 39 I make a special effort to buy products in biodegradable packages Strongly Disagree Disagree Somewhat disagree Neither agree or disagree Somewhat agree Agree Strongly Agree Don't know/ refused 40 I would switch from my usual brands and buy environmentally safe cleaning products, even if I have to give up some cleaning effectiveness 41 I have blacklisted products for ecological reasons 42 When I have a clear choice between two equal products, I purchase the one less harmful to the environment Demographic Information - Please tick the appropriate box Gender  Male  Female Age __________ Education  Less than secondary school  Secondary School  Technical Education (such as The Emirates Institute for Banking and Financial Studies, ADNOC Technical Institute, Petroleum Institute, Dubai School of Government, Emirates Aviation College)  Bachelor’s degree (BA, BS, etc)  Master’s degree (MA, MS, MBS, etc)  Doctorate degree (PhD, DBA, etc) Marital status  Single (never married)  Married  Widowed  Divorced  Separated Employment status  Employed for wages/salary  Self-employed  Out of work and looking for work  A homemaker  A student  Military  Retired  Unable to work Monthly Household Income  Less than AED 2,500  AED 2,501 - AED 5,000  AED 5,001 - AED 7,500  AED 7,501 - AED 10,000  AED 10,001 - AED 15,000  AED 15,001 - AED 20,000  AED 20,001 - AED 25,000  AED 25,001 - AED 30,000  AED 30,001 - AED 40,000  AED 40,001 - AED 50,000  AED 50,000+  Not working / no personal income  Refused Nationality GCC (UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia)  Non-GCC Country of residence ¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬______________