Green Psychological Climate Moderates the Effect of Green Self-efficacy and Green Human Resource Management on Employee Green Behavior: A Literature Review

Authors

  • ‎ Syamsiana Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Administrative Science, University of Brawijaya, Malang
  • Hamida Nayati Utami Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Administrative Science, University of Brawijaya, Malang
  • Tri Wulida Afrianty Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Administrative Science, University of Brawijaya, Malang
  • Ika Ruhana Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Administrative Science, University of Brawijaya, Malang

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18502/kss.v10i13.18967

Keywords:

green self-efficacy, GHRM, employee green behavior, green psychological climate

Abstract

Mining companies face increasing pressure to integrate sustainable practices into their operations due to globalization and rising environmental awareness. In this context, Employee Green Behavior (EGB) plays an important role in fostering a more sustainable work environment. However, challenges such as an unsupportive organizational culture and production-driven pressures often hinder the adoption of these initiatives. Support from top management, along with sustainability-focused education and training, can increase employee awareness and engagement in environmentally friendly behavior. This study aims to analyze previous research to determine how the green psychological climate moderates the influence of Green Self-Efficacy and Green Human Resource Management (GHRM) on EGB. It addresses a research gap by establishing a conceptual framework that explores these interrelationships. Drawing on Social Cognitive Theory and Social Exchange Theory, the study provides theoretical grounding for understanding the dynamics between organizational context and employee behavior. As a literature review, this study contributes to the development of a new conceptual framework, offering valuable insights for both corporate practice and future research. It highlights the importance of cultivating a supportive psychological climate to amplify the positive effects of self-efficacy and GHRM on sustainable employee behavior, an area that has been underexplored in previous studies.

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2025-06-25

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Syamsiana, ‎, Utami, H. N., Afrianty, T. W., & Ruhana, I. (2025). Green Psychological Climate Moderates the Effect of Green Self-efficacy and Green Human Resource Management on Employee Green Behavior: A Literature Review. KnE Social Sciences, 10(13), 284–306. https://doi.org/10.18502/kss.v10i13.18967

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