What the study found
The study found that participating in green practices during family celebrations was associated with higher perceived green value. Green food practices and waste management showed a strong positive influence, while green environment and activity-related practices were not significantly related to green values.
Why the authors say this matters
The authors conclude that visible, practical green actions during family celebrations may help nurture environmentally responsible values. They suggest this could support a more sustainable lifestyle in everyday social settings.
What the researchers tested
The researchers used a cross-sectional survey of 354 people in Lucknow and Kanpur districts who had recently helped organize or attend family celebrations. They examined green festival involvement in three areas: green food practices, green design and waste management, and green environment and activities, and tested the hypothesis using structural equation modelling (SEM).
What worked and what didn't
Participation in green celebration practices significantly enhanced individuals’ perceived green value. Green food practices and effective waste management were strongly and positively associated with green values. Green environment and activity-related practices did not show a significant effect.
What to keep in mind
The study used a cross-sectional design, so the abstract does not describe changes over time. The available summary does not report additional limitations beyond the sampled districts and respondents.
Key points
- The study focused on family celebrations such as weddings, birthdays, and religious ceremonies.
- A survey of 354 respondents from Lucknow and Kanpur was analyzed.
- Green food practices and waste management were linked to stronger green values.
- Green environment and activity-related practices were not significantly related to green values.
- The authors say practical green actions during celebrations may encourage a sustainable lifestyle.
Disclosure
- Research title:
- Green celebration practices were linked to higher green values
- Authors:
- Rahul Singh Gautam, Sanjeev Kumar Singh, Kaushiki Singh, Surendra Kumar, Saurabh, Kavita Singh, Sunil Kumar, Shailesh Rastogi
- Institutions:
- Amity University, Amity University, Amity University, Amity University, Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, Dr. Shakuntala Misra National Rehabilitation University, Dr. Shakuntala Misra National Rehabilitation University, Symbiosis International University, Symbiosis International University
- Publication date:
- 2026-04-05
- OpenAlex record:
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- Image credit:
- iMahesh, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
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