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Table 8 Direct, indirect, and total effects analysis results (Hypotheses 7(a)–7(c))

From: Identifying the key purchase factors for organic food among Chinese consumers

Path

Direct effects

Indirect effects

Total effects

Mediation

PBC → PI→PD

0.024

0.201**

0.225**

Supported (full mediation)

PA → PI→PD

−0.025

0.053**

0.028**

Supported (full mediation)

FTC → PI→PD

0.105

0.057**

0.162**

Supported (full mediation)

  1. n = 310
  2. Notes.PBC = perceived behavioral control, PA = purchase attitude, FTC = food therapy culture, PI = purchase intention, PD = purchase decision
  3. **p < 0.01