Consumer-Centric Sustainability: Perception of University Students and Graduates on their Role in the Circular Economy

Category

Business, Economics and Law

Description of research project

Recruiting research participants

This research is part of a Master’s student project at Auckland University of Technology (AUT), approved by the AUT Ethics Committee (AUTEC), approval number 25/07.

Are you a university student or a recent graduate in New Zealand?
Do you have experience in online shopping on electronic platforms, especially consumption related to sustainable products or circular economy?
Do you have your own unique views on sustainable consumption and circular economy?

Welcome to join my research and share your shopping experience!

Research topic: This study explores the roles of university students and graduates in the circular economy, focusing on sustainable consumption behaviors in the context of the circular economy and their interactions with electronic platforms.

Participation requirements:
√Current students or recent graduates in New Zealand universities
√Have experience in online shopping on electronic platforms, with at least three purchases within the past year, especially involving sustainable products or circular economy-related consumption.
√Have your own unique views on consumption, sustainable development, and circular economy, and are willing to share personal views
If you know someone else who might be interested and meets the above criteria, feel free to share this invitation with them. If you decide to take part and find the experience meaningful, you’re also welcome to recommend it to others who may be a good fit.

Interview duration: about 30-60 minutes
Thank you feedback: Participants will receive a voucher of up to NZD 30 as a thank you for their time.

How can I participate?
If you are interested, please contact me by email, phone or text. You will have up to seven days to consider whether to attend and feel free to ask questions.


Contact information:
Researcher: Tangzong Sun, Master of Business student at Auckland University of Technology (AUT)
Phone/Text: 0273867791
Email: ywr8666@autuni.ac.nz

Inclusion and/or exclusion criteria

Participation requirements:
√Current students or recent graduates in New Zealand universities
√Have experience in online shopping on electronic platforms, with at least three purchases within the past year, especially involving sustainable products or circular economy-related consumption.
√Have your own unique views on consumption, sustainable development, and circular economy, and are willing to share personal views
If you know someone else who might be interested and meets the above criteria, feel free to share this invitation with them. If you decide to take part and find the experience meaningful, you’re also welcome to recommend it to others who may be a good fit.

Statement of ethics approval

Approved by the Auckland University of Technology Ethics Committee on 2025-04-11 for Until 11 April 2028.

AUTEC approval number

25/70

Contact person

Tangzong Sun, ywr8666@autuni.ac.nz

Participant information sheet

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