“Rethink and use product smarter” sustainable, circular behavior of silver consumers in Poland

• Autorzy: Przywojska Justyna , Podgórniak-Krzykacz Aldona , Kalisiak-Mędelska Magdalena

Identyfikatory

DOI

10.29119/1641-3466.2025.215.30

• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Purpose: The aim of the article is to assess the attitudes of individuals aged 55+ in Poland towards responsible consumption and to identify circular, sustainable behaviors among this demographic, focusing on smart product use through Rethink strategies. These actions are undertaken in response to environmental challenges and the problem of excessive waste production. Design/methodology/approach: The study employed the CATI (Computer-Assisted Telephone Interviewing) method among residents of Poland aged 55+. The sample was selected considering respondents' gender, age, and place of residence (city or rural area). The research was conducted in 2022. Findings: The results of the study allow for the formulation of general conclusions regarding the pro-environmental attitudes of individuals aged 55+ and provide answers to the research questions posed. Social implications: Identification and development of pro-environmental awareness among older adults, as well as strengthening behaviors within the framework of conscious consumption. Originality/value: Filling the knowledge gap regarding circular behaviors of the Rethink type among older adults aged 55+. The considerations contribute to the discussion on circular behaviors of older individuals.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

silver economy; sustainable consumption; silver consumers; circular behaviour; strategy Rethink

PL

gospodarka srebrna; zrównoważona konsumpcja; srebrni konsumenci; zachowanie o obiegu zamkniętym; strategia Rethink

• Wydawca: Wydawnictwo Politechniki Śląskiej
• Czasopismo: Zeszyty Naukowe. Organizacja i Zarządzanie / Politechnika Śląska
• Rocznik: 2025
• Tom: z. 215
• Strony: 501--516
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 45 poz.

Twórcy

autor

Przywojska Justyna

• University of Lodz, Faculty of Economics and Sociology

• https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1125-2225

autor

Podgórniak-Krzykacz Aldona

• University of Lodz, Faculty of Economics and Sociology

• https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0029-0418

autor

Kalisiak-Mędelska Magdalena

• The President Stanislaw Wojciechowski Calisia University, Faculty of Social Sciences

• https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8701-9411

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Uwagi

Opracowanie rekordu ze środków MNiSW, umowa nr POPUL/SP/0154/2024/02 w ramach programu "Społeczna odpowiedzialność nauki II" - moduł: Popularyzacja nauki (2025).