Does Green Religiosity Drive Green Behavior Through Green Psychological Climate? Evidence from Nahdlatul Ulama Members in Indonesia

Authors

  • M. Tsanin Master of Management, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Pembangunan Nasional Veteran Jawa Timur, Indonesia
  • Dhani Ichsanuddin Nur Master of Management, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Pembangunan Nasional Veteran Jawa Timur, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.38035/dijemss.v7i1.5231

Keywords:

Green Religiosity, Green Behavior, Green Psychological Climate, Individual Green Values, Nahdlatul Ulama

Abstract

Green Religiosity has been increasingly recognized as a key driver of pro-environmental behavior, particularly within faith-based communities. This study aims to empirically examine the influence of Green Religiosity on Green Behavior within Nahdlatul Ulama (NU). It further investigates the mediating role of Green Psychological Climate and the moderating role of Individual Green Values. Data were collected using a quantitative approach from 80 respondents affiliated with 20 institutions under the East Java Regional Board of Nahdlatul Ulama (PWNU Jawa Timur). The data were analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). The findings reveal that Green Religiosity significantly influences Green Behavior and plays a crucial role in shaping Green Psychological Climate. However, Green Psychological Climate does not significantly enhance Green Behavior nor mediate the relationship between Green Religiosity and Green Behavior. Additionally, Individual Green Values do not moderate the effects of Green Religiosity or Green Psychological Climate on Green Behavior.

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2025-10-19

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Tsanin, M., & Nur, D. I. . (2025). Does Green Religiosity Drive Green Behavior Through Green Psychological Climate? Evidence from Nahdlatul Ulama Members in Indonesia. Dinasti International Journal of Education Management and Social Science, 7(1), 536–550. https://doi.org/10.38035/dijemss.v7i1.5231

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