The objectives of this research were: (1) to examine the influence of environmental awareness (EA), sustainable consumption (SC) and social responsibility (SR) on the environmentally responsible purchase intention (ERPI) of consumers in the member countries of the Pacific Alliance, namely, Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru; and (2) to analyze whether there is a moderating effect related to the country of residence and gender of the consumer. The study was conducted under a quantitative and cross-sectional approach. The sample consisted of 1646 consumers: 24.4% from Peru (n = 402), 25.4% from Mexico (n = 418), 26.1% from Colombia (n = 401) and 24.1% from Chile (n = 397). Data analysis and hypothesis testing were performed using a multigroup Structural Equation Model (SEM). The results show a positive influence among environmental awareness (EA), sustainable consumption (SC) and social responsibility (SR) on environmentally responsible purchase intention (ERPI). Gender and country of residence were also shown to be moderating variables in these relationships. In conclusion, it can be affirmed that the participants of this study recognize the importance of acquiring environmentally friendly products. Among them, the female population is more aware of this issue. It is recommended new business models be created to provide products and services oriented to this market according to consumers’ tastes, desires and purchasing preferences; the proposals they have should be friendly to the environment and to society.

This study investigates the role of internal control in predicting financial management within the Treasury Department of a Religious Organization in the Caribbean, aiming to address financial mismanagement issues prevalent in faith-based organizations. Utilizing a non-probabilistic quota sampling method, 733 church treasurers were surveyed, with 147 treasurers forming the final sample, ensuring demographic diversity. Data collection employed a reliable questionnaire adapted from prior research. Results from simple linear regression analysis revealed that internal control significantly predicts financial management, explaining 69.2% of the variance. The findings underscore the importance of robust internal controls in enhancing financial management practices within religious organizations. Strengthening internal control mechanisms is crucial for fostering credibility and member loyalty, thereby promoting financial and spiritual well-being in faith-based institutions.

En el diseño de estrategias de marketing, una de sus actividades más importantes es la identificación de las características de consumo de los clientes. Esta investigación tuvo como propósito identificar los estilos de vida de acuerdo con los patrones de consumo de los estudiantes de una universidad privada del noreste de México. Con base en un esquema de muestreo no probabilístico por cuotas, se obtuvo la información de 754 estudiantes de nivel pregrado, utilizando un instrumento creado a propósito de este estudio. Los resultados de un análisis factorial exploratorio permitieron la identificación de cuatro estilos: visionario, esforzado, cómodo e inconforme. Esta clasificación podría ser útil para enriquecer el tipo de segmentación psicográfica y diseñar estrategias de marketing orientadas a públicos específicos.

This theoretical essay offers an interdisciplinary reflection on the anthropological, ethical, and cultural implications of contemporary technological innovation oriented toward comfort, immediacy, and efficiency. Drawing on contributions from psychopolitics, sociology of character, technology critique, design studies, and theological anthropology, it examines how forms of so-called pseudo-innovation may generate tensions with fundamental human capacities such as self-discipline, personal management of life with intention, criteria, and responsibility, narrative identity, and meaningful conversation. Without asserting direct causal relationships between technology and human decline, the essay suggests that the systematic delegation of cognitive, relational, and moral effort constitutes a relevant phenomenon for understanding certain vulnerabilities of contemporary subjects. It argues that the core issue lies not in technology itself, but in the erosion of ethical, social, and anthropological criteria necessary to distinguish between innovations that support human development and those that undermine it. The essay presents a foundational conceptual framework to enrich scholarly discussions of innovation, character, and human meaning in digital societies.