What the study found
The study found that participating in green celebration practices significantly increases individuals’ perceived green value. The strongest positive links were seen for green food practices and effective waste management, while green environment and activity-related practices did not show a significant effect.
Why the authors say this matters
The authors conclude that visible, practical green actions during family celebrations may help nurture environmentally responsible values and encourage a more sustainable lifestyle in everyday social settings. The study suggests this is relevant because family celebrations are central social events in Indian cities.
What the researchers tested
The researchers studied family celebrations such as weddings, birthdays, and religious ceremonies in the districts of Lucknow and Kanpur. They used a cross-sectional survey of 354 respondents who had recently organized or attended such celebrations, and analyzed green festival involvement across three dimensions: green food practices, green design and waste management, and green environment and activities. Structural equation modelling was used to test the hypothesis.
What worked and what didn't
Green food practices showed a strong positive influence on green values, and green design and waste management also showed a strong positive influence. By contrast, green environment and activity-related practices did not demonstrate a significant effect.
What to keep in mind
The abstract does not describe limitations in detail. The study is based on a cross-sectional survey in two districts, so the summary is limited to the population and setting described in the abstract.
Key points
- Green celebration practices were linked to higher perceived green values.
- Green food practices and waste management had strong positive effects.
- Green environment and activity-related practices were not significant.
- The study surveyed 354 people in Lucknow and Kanpur.
- The researchers used structural equation modelling to test their hypothesis.
Disclosure
- Research title:
- Green celebration practices linked to stronger green values
- Authors:
- Rahul Singh Gautam, Sanjeev Kumar Singh, Kaushiki Singh, Surendra Kumar, Saurabh, Kavita Singh, Sunil Kumar, Shailesh Rastogi
- Institutions:
- Symbiosis International University, Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, Dr. Shakuntala Misra National Rehabilitation University, Amity University
- Publication date:
- 2026-04-05
- OpenAlex record:
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