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1. 1. The Role of the Marine Stewardship Council Label on Consumers’ Purchasing Behaviour

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Naturresurser och hållbar utveckling

   Author : Nijat Jafarov; [2023]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : This study’s aim was to investigate the decision-making process of consumers when purchasing seafood, with a specific focus on the role of the Marine Stewardship Council eco-label. The Means-End Chain theoretical framework is used to analyse this process. READ MORE

3. 2. Young consumer perceptions of wooden multistorey construction

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Economics

   Author : Anders Nytell; [2022]
   Keywords : apartment purchase; means end theory; perceptions; preferences; wooden multistorey construction;

   Abstract : In a time when many institutions call for climate action, the housing shortage in Sweden continues to increase and therefore also the need for increased construction. Traditional construction methods that use concrete and steel emit large amounts of greenhouse gases and many call for better construction methods to meet the demand of more sustainable practices. READ MORE

4. 3. Underlying values and motivational factors of farmers : a study of Swedish farmers who use HVO in their productions

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

   Author : Louise Frostgård; Ellika Svensson Svenungsson; [2022]
   Keywords : biofuel; farmers motivations; HVO; laddering; means-end chain; pecuniary and non-pecuniary values; The Zaltman Metaphor Elicitation Technique; value theory;

   Abstract : The Swedish agriculture is yet to a large extent dependent on fossil fuels. In order to tackle climate change and attain the various environmental goals set by both public and private associations, there is an urgent need for the agricultural sector to transform to more sustainable production methods. READ MORE

5. 4. Motivational factors and values of : a study of Swedish producers in local food nodes

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

   Author : Fanny Blom; Sandra Danielsson; [2021]
   Keywords : local food nodes; economic and non-economic values; Means-End Chain; The Zaltman Methaphor Elicitation Technique; farmers motives;

   Abstract : Securing food for the whole population is a key issue in the world. One way to make it possible is by developing the supply chains to a more sustainable agri-food system. These systems should provide the consumer with good, affordable food while the producers still get a good return for their products. READ MORE

6. 5. What is farm animal welfare? : a study of animal-based food consumers’ perceptions inMexico using the ZMET tool

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

   Author : Cristel Alejandra Capetillo Hernandez; [2020]
   Keywords : animal-based; consumers; farm animal welfare; food; laddering; means-end chain; mental model; perceptions; personal values; ZMET;

   Abstract : Authors stress that farm animal welfare (FAW) has become a mainstream contemporary societal demand worldwide, resulting in research conducted with FAW. The most popular type of research are surveys that analyse consumers’ attitudes towards FAW, yet, these are limited geographically to the European Union, the United States, and Canada. READ MORE