Julie Rochat
ABSTRACT
The Green IT approach aims to reduce the environmental, social and economic impact of digital technology. A possible lever for change can be to study factors that encourage individuals to adopt pro-Green IT behaviours. However, few studies have explored these factors, especially the influence of perceived knowledge. To fill this gap, this study examines the relationship between perceived knowledge of Green IT, attitude and intention towards adopting specific Green IT behaviours. The study includes 143 participants, who completed an online survey and answered various questions on Green IT (e.g., on perceived knowledge, attitude, intention to adopt behaviours). The results of the study reveal that the more perceived knowledge of Green IT the participants had, the more positive their attitude towards Green IT and the greater their intention to adopt Green IT behaviours. This study paves the way for public policies promoting knowledge on Green IT and digital responsible technologies.
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