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International Journal of Happiness and Development

International Journal of Happiness and Development (IJHD)

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International Journal of Happiness and Development (2 papers in press)

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  • Happiness and sustainable consumption in centennials: a multigroup analysis of environmental knowledge and willingness to pay for products with eco-friendly packaging   Order a copy of this article
    by Orlando Josué Martínez-Arvizu, Mario Alberto Salazar-Altamirano, Pedro Cuesta Valiño 
    Abstract: As sustainable consumption gains importance, understanding the willingness to pay (WTP) for eco-friendly products is crucial for academia, businesses, and policymakers. This study explores the impact of environmental knowledge and consumer happiness on centennials WTP for products with eco-friendly packaging. A survey of 390 young Mexicans was analysed using covariance-based structural equation modelling (CB-SEM) and multigroup analysis (MGA) by gender. Findings show that environmental knowledge positively influences WTP, partially mediated by consumer happiness. Gender differences emerged: for women, knowledge has a direct impact, while for men, happiness plays a more substantial mediating role. It suggests that women rely more on environmental information in purchasing decisions, whereas men are driven by emotional satisfaction from sustainable consumption. These insights expand consumer happiness theory and offer strategic implications for gender-differentiated marketing and public policies that link wellbeing to sustainable habits.
    Keywords: consumer happiness; environmental knowledge; WTP; willingness to pay; sustainable consumption; eco-friendly packaging; centennials; multigroup analysis; gender differences; pro-environmental behaviour; structural equation modelling.
    DOI: 10.1504/IJHD.2025.10077535
     
  • Going beyond GDP and the problem of construct validity in well-being science: what are we really measuring?   Order a copy of this article
    by Luciano Espósito Sewaybricker, Gustavo Martineli Massola 
    Abstract: The global movement to transcend gross domestic product (GDP) as a sole indicator increasingly positions happiness and well-being as crucial alternative measures of progress; however, this shift introduces significant conceptual and methodological challenges, particularly regarding construct validity. This paper critically examines the historical interplay between wellbeing science and government policies, arguing that the strong emphasis on large-scale measurement, often driven by economic perspectives, frequently overlooks theoretical depth and the inherent complexities of happiness and well-being. Using the example of the Guarani Mby
    Keywords: beyond GDP; GDP; gross domestic product; construct validity; well-being science; measurement; wellbeing; happiness; public policy; epistemic injustice.
    DOI: 10.1504/IJHD.2026.10077536
     

 

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