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Influence of Institutional Factors and Perception of Climate Change on Carbon Reduction Behavior in Taiwan Temples
Chen Chung Wu1, Shieh Liang Chen1 and Hsin Hung Lin1*
1Department of Business Administration Asia University, Taichung 41354, Taiwan
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Abstract:
In Asian countries where Buddhism and Taoism are mainstream religions, incense burning is a daily practice. Taiwan has the largest religious population in the world, and the ritual culture, especially in Minnan, hinders carbon reduction and impacts the environment negatively. In previous studies, the temple's carbon-reducing behaviors have not been dealt with seriously. Thus, we explored the relationship between the public and the temple's carbon-reducing behaviors under internal and external pressure using institutional theory to understand the public recognition of reducing the use of incense, gold paper burning, and firecrackers. We conducted an integrated analysis of the public's perception of climate change and carbon reduction behavior of temples using institutional theory, a strategy model. The results provide a basis for decision-making and suggestions for government agencies, academics, and companies in environmental protection and can be used to enhance the awareness of environmental protection caring for nature, and sustainable development in Taiwan.
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Keywords: Institutional Theory, Perception of Climate Change, Response Strategies, Carbon Reduction Behavior
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Received:February 18, 2024; Revised:March 09, 2024; Accepted:March 18, 2024; Published:March 26, 2024
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*Corresponding author; e-mail: hhlin@asia.edu.tw
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Citation:Chung, C., & Liang, S., & Hung, H.(2024). Influence of Institutional Factors and Perception of Climate Change on Carbon Reduction Behavior in Taiwan Temples. Innovation on Design and Culture, 3(1), 1-12. https://doi.org/10.35745/idc2024v03.01.0001
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