The Rise of Thai Green Generation Z: Knowledge and Attitudes Shaping Organic Vegetable Consumption Behaviors

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Phattranee Jitjaroon
Chompunuch Punyapiroje

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This study aimed to examine the knowledge, attitudes, and consumption behaviors regarding organic vegetables among Generation Z consumers. A survey research design was employed, and data were collected from 405 respondents using both face-to-face and online questionnaires administered during October-December 2025. Convenience sampling was utilized. Data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics, particularly Pearson’s correlation coefficient. The findings revealed that respondents had a low level of knowledge about organic vegetables, while their attitudes toward organic vegetables were highly positive. Overall, consumption behaviors were at a moderate level. Hypothesis testing indicated that knowledge about organic vegetables was positively correlated with attitudes toward organic vegetables and consumption behaviors, specifically expenditure on organic vegetables (p<0.05 and p<0.001). However, knowledge about organic vegetables negatively correlated with consumption behaviors in terms of purchase frequency and duration (p<0.05 and p<0.001). Furthermore, attitudes toward organic vegetables were positively correlated with consumption behaviors in terms of consumption and purchase frequency (p<0.05). The results support the Knowledge-Attitude-Behavior (KAB) framework in explaining organic vegetable consumption among Generation Z consumers.

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