英文摘要 |
According to a report released by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2022, approximately 99% of the global population breathes air that exceeds WHO standards, resulting in at least 7 million premature deaths annually due to air pollution. The rapid industrial development has led to massive burning of fossil fuels, not only increasing greenhouse gas emissions and exacerbating climate warming but also damaging the Earth's climate system and ecological balance, while also posing threats to human health. Furthermore, the COVID-19 pandemic has heightened awareness of respiratory diseases related to the virus and reinforced the need to prevent cross-contamination, all of which have increased the demand for air purifiers. Therefore, this study aims to explore the willingness of the public to purchase air purifiers based on the Theory of Planned Behavior, with perceived risk and perceived cost as moderating variables. The main research method of this study was a questionnaire survey, with a total of 400 distributed, 374 recovered, 12 invalid samples discarded, resulting in 362 valid questionnaires. The study found: 1. Respondents with elderly family members, higher income, and higher education levels had more positive views and purchase intentions towards air purifiers. 2. Attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control positively influenced purchase intention. 3. The perceived risk of air pollution had a negative moderating effect on the impact of subjective norms on the willingness to purchase air purifiers. 4. The perceived cost of air purifiers had a negative moderating effect on the impact of subjective norms on the willingness to purchase air purifiers. Based on the research results, this study suggests that businesses should target consumers with elderly family members, high incomes, and high educational levels, establish authority, enhance the dissemination of product knowledge, and provide personalized customized services. |