Research Article

Analyzing Lifestyle and Consumption Pattern of Hire Groups under Product Service Systems in Taiwan

Table 14

Scale cross table of the subjects’ rental consumption cognition.

Item Strongly agreeAgree Neutral DisagreeStrongly disagreeTotal

Renting is not a respectable behavior.0
0.00%
4
2.02%
25
12.63%
133
67.17%
36
18.18%
198
100%
Renting is for only when we cannot afford something.1
0.51%
19
9.60%
19
9.60%
113
57.07%
46
23.23%
198
100%
Renting is a better bargain than purchasing.13
6.57%
78
39.39%
77
38.89%
29
14.65%
1
0.51%
198
100%
The use of rented goods is a kind of strict budgeting and saving behavior.14
7.07%
101
51.01%
68
34.34%
15
7.58%
0
0.00%
198
100%
The repeated use of goods is environmentally friendly, and I will consider leasing. 30
15.15%
119
60.10%
36
18.18%
13
6.57%
0
0.00%
198
100%
Renting and the green consumption of goods are environmentally friendly and they are measures to solve environmental problems.35
17.68%
121
61.11%
34
17.17%
8
4.04%
0
0.00%
198
100%
I am willing to share the concept of renting and green consumption with my family or friends.42
21.21%
115
58.08%
40
20.20%
1
0.51%
0
0.00%
198
100%
In order not to waste resources, and for the sustainable development of the earth, it is worthy to change consumption habits (such by using rented goods, shopping at flea markets, and exchanging goods).59
29.80%
113
57.07%
24
12.12%
2
1.01%
0
0.00%
198
100%
Governments and enterprises should implement and promote rental plans for goods. 48
24.24%
120
60.61%
29
14.65%
1
0.51%
0
0.00%
198
100%