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Analyzing the Effects of Consumer Value Perception, Environmental Motives, and Perceived Barriers on the Purchase Intention of Vegan Cosmetics

비건 화장품의 구매의도에 영향을 미치는 소비자 가치 인식, 환경적 동기 및 지각된 장벽의 영향 분석

  • Eun-Hee Lee (Department of Cosmetics Engineering, Konkuk University) ;
  • Seunghee Bae (Department of Cosmetics Engineering, Konkuk University)
  • 이은희 (건국대학교 화장품공학과) ;
  • 배승희 (건국대학교 화장품공학과)
  • Received : 2023.09.07
  • Accepted : 2023.10.27
  • Published : 2023.10.31
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Abstract

Amidst the rapid growth of the vegan cosmetics market, consumer orientation towards environmental and ethical values has been intensifying. However, research on this subject remains limited. This study delves into the relationship between consumer value perception, environmental motivations, and perceived barriers influencing the purchase intentions of vegan cosmetics. Conducting a PLS-SEM analysis on a sample of 300 women with experience using vegan cosmetics, it was discerned that monetary value, social value, brand value, emotional value, quality value, and environmental knowledge play significant roles in influencing purchase intentions. The moderating effect analysis highlighted image barriers and value barriers as crucial factors. Through Importance-Performance Map Analysis, emotional value emerged as a pivotal element in strategizing to strengthen the purchasing intentions for vegan cosmetics. This research contributes both theoretically and practically to enhancing the competitive edge of the vegan cosmetics market and promoting sustainable consumption behavior.

비건 화장품 시장이 급성장하는 가운데, 소비자의 환경 및 윤리적 가치 지향이 강화되고 있지만, 이에 관한 연구는 제한적이다. 본 연구는 비건 화장품의 구매의도에 영향을 주는 소비자의 가치 인식과 환경 동기, 그리고 지각된 장벽 간의 관계를 분석하였다. 300명의 비건화장품 사용 경험이 있는 여성을 대상으로 PLS-SEM 분석을 진행한 결과, 금전적 가치, 사회적 가치, 브랜드 가치, 감정적 가치, 품질 가치, 그리고 환경 지식이 구매의도에 큰 영향을 주는 것으로 확인되었다. 조절 효과 분석에서는 이미지 장벽과 가치 장벽이 중요한 요인으로 나타났다. 중요도-성능 지도 분석을 통해, 감정적 가치가 비건 화장품의 구매의도를 강화하는 전략적 결정에 중요한 핵심 요인으로 드러났다. 본 연구는 비건 화장품 시장의 경쟁력 강화와 지속 가능한 소비 태도 활성화에 대한 이론적 및 실무적 기여를 제공한다.

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