The Role of Religiosity in Shaping Sustainable Behavior : a Global Perspective

Hamza , Sahibzad Amuhammad; Shirazi , Nasim Shah

doi:10.35632/ajis.v42i1-2.3604

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The Role of Religiosity in Shaping Sustainable Behavior : a Global Perspective

Authors:

Hamza , Sahibzad Amuhammad | Shirazi , Nasim Shah

Publisher:

International Institute of Islamic Thought

Main Topics:

Islam

Journal:

American Journal of Islamic Social Sciences 2025 Vol.42 Issue 1-2, pp.42-83

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

6/2025

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

265299

Frequency:

Quarterly

pISSN:

08877653

DOI:

10.35632/ajis.v42i1-2.3604

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Abstract:

 This study investigates the complex interplay between religiosity and sustainable behavior within the broader context of global sustainability, with a particular focus on income as a moderating factor. Utilizing a comprehensive dataset encompassing 46 countries and 53,000 respondents, we introduce income as a crucial socio-demographic variable, thereby illuminating an unexplored facet of this multifaceted relationship. Our methodological approach employs Pooled OLS regression with robust standard errors to address the central research question. The empirical findings reveal a nuanced relationship: while religiosity in isolation appears to exert a negative influence on sustainable behaviors, its interaction with income paradoxically enhances pro-sustainability tendencies. This study posits that the achievement of sustainability is contingent upon the intricate interplay of personal beliefs, societal norms, environmental attitudes, and economic factors. Our research contributes to the existing literature by elucidating the moderating role of income in the religiosity-sustainability nexus. The findings underscore the importance of addressing basic economic needs and integrating religious values in fostering responsible environmental behavior. These insights have significant implications for policymakers and environmental advocates in designing effective strategies to promote sustainable practices across diverse socio-economic and cultural contexts.

Article Details

The Role of Religiosity in Shaping Sustainable Behavior : a Global Perspective

Authors:

Hamza , Sahibzad Amuhammad | Shirazi , Nasim Shah

Publisher:

International Institute of Islamic Thought

Main Topics:

Islam

Journal:

American Journal of Islamic Social Sciences 2025 Vol.42 Issue 1-2, pp.42-83

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

6/2025

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

265299

Frequency:

Quarterly

pISSN:

08877653

DOI:

10.35632/ajis.v42i1-2.3604

Descriptors:

SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR

MORALS

SOCIETY

ISLAMIC ETHICS

Religiosity

Sustainable behavior

Individual income

Sustainability and religion

Issues

Article Details

Authors: Hamza , Sahibzad Amuhammad | Shirazi , Nasim Shah

Publisher: International Institute of Islamic Thought

Main Topics: Islam

Journal: American Journal of Islamic Social Sciences 2025 Vol.42 Issue 1-2, pp.42-83

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 6/2025

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 265299

Frequency: Quarterly

pISSN: 08877653

DOI: 10.35632/ajis.v42i1-2.3604

Descriptors:

Issues

Authors:

Hamza , Sahibzad Amuhammad | Shirazi , Nasim Shah

Publisher:

International Institute of Islamic Thought

Main Topics:

Islam

Journal:

American Journal of Islamic Social Sciences 2025 Vol.42 Issue 1-2, pp.42-83

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

6/2025

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

265299

Frequency:

Quarterly

pISSN:

08877653

DOI:

10.35632/ajis.v42i1-2.3604