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Publication date: 15 June 2015

Transforming the lives of war-affected youth: how microcredit can shape their self-identity

Charles Jebarajakirthy and Antonio C. Lobo

This study aims to direct war-affected youth’s self-identity towards microcredit. Youth is an important life stage for individuals’ self-identity formation. Features…

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Purpose

This study aims to direct war-affected youth’s self-identity towards microcredit. Youth is an important life stage for individuals’ self-identity formation. Features, labels and meanings associated with products can influence youth’s self-identity development.

Design/methodology/approach

A quantitative-survey method was used for data collection. The sample comprised 1,160 youth microcredit users aged between 18 and 24 years selected from the Northern Province of Sri Lanka. Analysis was conducted mainly in three steps, testing measurement model, hypotheses testing and testing for moderation effects.

Findings

The findings revealed that positive affect directed the youth’s self-identity towards microcredit, whereas perceived deterrents played a negative role. Knowledge of microcredit enhanced these attitudes. Also, entrepreneurial desire enhanced the association between positive affect and self-identity, and weakened the negative association between perceived deterrents and self-identity.

Research limitations/implications

The data were cross-sectional and this study was conducted in one country. So, the model needs replication amongst youth in other war-affected countries and with longitudinal data. Additionally, this study is open for expansion by incorporating other constructs that can draw vulnerable youth’s self-identity around products.

Practical implications

This research suggests how war-affected youth’s self-identity can be drawn around microcredit.

Originality/value

This study proposes a unique conceptual model to draw vulnerable youth’s self-identity closer to products beneficial for their well-being, in this case, microcredit.

Details

Young Consumers, vol. 16 no. 2
Type: Research Article
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/YC-06-2014-00445
ISSN: 1747-3616

Keywords

  • Self-identity
  • Entrepreneurial desire
  • Knowledge of microcredit
  • Microcredit
  • War-affected youth

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Article
Publication date: 29 May 2020

How spatial contexts, institutions and self-identity affect entrepreneurial intentions

Takawira Munyaradzi Ndofirepi

This study aims to examine how spatial contexts, institutions and entrepreneurial self-identity affected the formation of entrepreneurial intentions of a sample of…

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Purpose

This study aims to examine how spatial contexts, institutions and entrepreneurial self-identity affected the formation of entrepreneurial intentions of a sample of students in Zimbabwe.

Design/methodology/approach

Data were obtained from 284 students enrolled in two vocational education institutions located in Midlands Province of Zimbabwe. To select the respondents, convenience sampling was used. The sample size was determined by the total number of students agreeing to participate in the research. Hypotheses were tested using structural equation modelling (maximum likelihood estimation method).

Findings

Social approval, supportive cultural environment and entrepreneurial self-identity had positive statistically significant direct effects on entrepreneurial intentions. Also, entrepreneurial self-identity partially mediated the effects of social approval and supportive cultural environment on entrepreneurial intentions. The total effect of supportive higher education institutions on entrepreneurial intentions was statistically significant, despite the direct and indirect effects being non-significant.

Practical implications

The findings suggest a need to cultivate supportive social contexts and higher education institutions for nurturing entrepreneurial self-identity and entrepreneurial intentions, factors that are integral to the development of future entrepreneurs.

Originality/value

The study examined the validity of a novel conceptual model based on the contribution of entrepreneurial self-identity, spatial context and institutional variables in shaping entrepreneurial intentions of selected college students in the global south.

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Journal of Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economies, vol. ahead-of-print no. ahead-of-print
Type: Research Article
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/JEEE-12-2019-0182
ISSN: 2053-4604

Keywords

  • Culture
  • Institutions
  • Entrepreneurial intention
  • Entrepreneurial self-identity
  • Spatial context

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Article
Publication date: 12 August 2019

Exploring individuals’ behavioral intentions toward donation crowdfunding: evidence from China

Tao Wang, Yalan Li, Minghui Kang and Haichao Zheng

The purpose of this paper is to apply the self-determination theory (SDT) to propose a research model that incorporates the SDT framework and contextual variables as…

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Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to apply the self-determination theory (SDT) to propose a research model that incorporates the SDT framework and contextual variables as determinants and self-identity and social identity as mediating constructs to predict individuals’ intentions toward donation crowdfunding in China.

Design/methodology/approach

Structural equation modeling is used to analyze the data collected from China.

Findings

The results indicate that the self-identity and social identity collectively or separately mediate the effect exerted by the sense of self-worth, face concern, moral obligation, perceived donor effectiveness, social interaction and referent network size on donation intentions. However, there is no evidence supporting the hypothesis connecting moral obligation with self-identity.

Practical implications

The study provides suggestions for service providers on how to improve and perfect the functions, and it also provides insights for donation crowdfunding fundraisers on how to increase the success rate.

Originality/value

The conclusions of this study provide academics with a more thorough understanding of the driving forces of individual behavior intention toward donation crowdfunding in China. This study further expands the SDT and identity theory in the context of donation crowdfunding, which improves their robustness in explaining behavioral intention. These theories may be an important part of future information system research.

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Industrial Management & Data Systems, vol. 119 no. 7
Type: Research Article
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/IMDS-10-2018-0451
ISSN: 0263-5577

Keywords

  • Self-identity
  • Social identity
  • Self-determination theory
  • Donation crowdfunding
  • Individuals’ behavior
  • Self-determination theory (SDT)

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Article
Publication date: 4 April 2016

Marketing microcredit to bottom of the pyramid market: Investigating determinants and the role of self-identity: the case of youth in post-war context

Charles Jebarajakirthy and Paramaporn Thaichon

The leading multinational companies tend to expand their marketing activities to bottom of pyramid (BOP) market. The BOP market comprises many segments, however, little is…

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Purpose

The leading multinational companies tend to expand their marketing activities to bottom of pyramid (BOP) market. The BOP market comprises many segments, however, little is known about the purchase behaviour of BOP market or segments therein. Microcredit provides credit access to customers in BOP market. The purpose of this paper is to investigate youth’s intentions of obtaining microcredit in the post-war era, which could be a segment of BOP market.

Design/methodology/approach

The sample comprised 1,250 youth aged 18-27 selected from the Northern Province of Sri Lanka. Surveys were administered for data collection. After testing measurement model, two structural models – full model and non-mediated model (direct effects model) were run to test hypotheses.

Findings

Positive affect, subjective norms, entrepreneurial desire and self-identity enhanced intentions of obtaining microcredit, whereas perceived deterrents reduced those intentions. Additionally, self-identity mediated the association between positive affect, entrepreneurial desire, perceived behavioural control and knowledge of microcredit, and intentions of obtaining microcredit.

Research limitations/implications

This study was conducted amongst youth in one country. Also, the data were cross-sectional. Hence, the model needs testing with youth and adults in other post-war contexts and with longitudinal data.

Practical implications

The findings of this study inform how effectively microcredit can be marketed to youth in post-war contexts and to the other segments of BOP market.

Originality/value

A unique purchase behavioural model is suggested with the mediating role of self-identity, to enhance intentions of obtaining microcredit in BOP markets, such as youth in post-war contexts. This study contributes to literature relating to purchase behaviour and self-identity, with particular reference to BOP market.

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International Journal of Bank Marketing, vol. 34 no. 2
Type: Research Article
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/IJBM-12-2014-0176
ISSN: 0265-2323

Keywords

  • Consumer behaviour
  • Credit
  • Market segmentation
  • Financial services
  • Young people

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Article
Publication date: 13 April 2020

Factors affecting consumers' pro-environmental behaviour in nutricosmetics consumption: the role of perceived environmental responsibility as a mediator

Ruzanna Shahrin, Farzana Quoquab, Jihad Mohammad and Rossilah Jamil

This study aims to examine the direct effect of compensatory health beliefs (CHBs), environmental self-identity and perceived environmental responsibility (PER) towards…

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Purpose

This study aims to examine the direct effect of compensatory health beliefs (CHBs), environmental self-identity and perceived environmental responsibility (PER) towards consumers' pro-environmental behaviour (PEB). Moreover, this study also investigates the mediating role of PER.

Design/methodology/approach

Data were collected from nutricosmetics consumers in Malaysia. A questionnaire survey was carried out in three major shopping complexes in Klang Valley areas, which generated 448 completed usable responses. The partial least square technique (SmartPLS, version 3) was used to analyse the data and to test the study hypotheses.

Findings

The results revealed that CHBs, environmental self-identity and environmental perceived responsibility positively affect consumers’ PEB in nutricosmetics consumption. Additionally, data supported the mediating role of PER in the relationship between CHB, environmental self-identity and PEB.

Practical implications

It is expected that the study findings will provide significant insights to help marketers and policymakers about consumers’ nutricosmetic products consumption. It will help the marketers to plan for effective marketing strategies to produce environmentally friendly products and to serve the green consumer segment effectively. Moreover, companies attempting to launch new nutricosmetics brands may find the results helpful in understanding PEB.

Originality/value

This study is among the pioneers to examine consumers’ PEB of nutricosmetics products. Moreover, there is a dearth of studies that have investigated the PEB of consumers in regard to the CHBs, environmental self-identity and PER towards nutricosmetics consumption. Additionally, this study examines the mediating role of PER between “CHBs and PEB” and “environmental self-identity and PEB”, which are yet to examine in the past literature in the field.

Details

Journal of Asia Business Studies, vol. 14 no. 5
Type: Research Article
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/JABS-02-2019-0035
ISSN: 1558-7894

Keywords

  • Pro-environmental behaviour
  • Malaysian consumers
  • CHBs
  • Environmental self-identity
  • Nutricosmetics industry
  • Perceived environmental responsibility

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Article
Publication date: 5 May 2015

Antecedents to green buying behaviour: a study on consumers in an emerging economy

Arpita Khare

The purpose of this paper is to examine influence of past environmental attitudes, social and personal environmental norms, social influence, and green self-identity on…

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Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to examine influence of past environmental attitudes, social and personal environmental norms, social influence, and green self-identity on Indian consumers’ green buying behaviour.

Design/methodology/approach

Data were collected through self-administered survey method by contacting respondents through mall intercept technique in six cities across India.

Findings

The findings suggest that green self-identity, peer influence, and past green buying behaviour influence the decision to purchase green product. Consumers’ self-identification with environment-friendly traits was a major predictor to green buying behaviour.

Research limitations/implications

Influence of social groups, personal norms, and self-identity were examined. However, the study did not focus on any specific brand or product category. Issues like green brands, price sensitivity, and trust can be examined.

Practical implications

The findings can help firms in understanding Indian consumers’ predisposition and attitudes towards green products. Green products should be related to individual’s identity and ecological beliefs. Firms can modify their marketing communication strategies by linking green products them with social and personal factors.

Originality/value

Influence of factors like past environmental attitudes, social and personal norms on green buying have not been examined in Indian context. The study adds to existing literature by applying self-construal theory in explaining green buying behaviour.

Details

Marketing Intelligence & Planning, vol. 33 no. 3
Type: Research Article
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/MIP-05-2014-0083
ISSN: 0263-4503

Keywords

  • India
  • Consumer attitudes
  • Consumer behaviour
  • Green marketing

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Publication date: 11 September 2017

Role of green self-identity and peer influence in fostering trust towards organic food retailers

Arpita Khare and Shivendra Pandey

The purpose of this paper is to examine the role of green self-identity, green peer influence, service and product quality of organic food retailers on Indian consumers…

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Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to examine the role of green self-identity, green peer influence, service and product quality of organic food retailers on Indian consumers’ perceived trust and transaction risk.

Design/methodology/approach

The sample consisted of consumers purchasing organic food products from organic food retailers. A mix of judgemental and convenience sampling was used.

Findings

Green peer influence, perceived organic food quality and service quality had a positive influence on perceived trust towards organic food retailer. Green self-identity had a negative influence on perceived transaction risk, and green peer influence had a positive effect on perceived transaction risk.

Practical implications

The findings can be used by organic food retailers to increase trust by improving organic food brands and service quality at the stores. The organic food market is in nascent stage and consumers’ trust towards organic food retailers is crucial in improving intention to purchase organic food. Peer influence should be used in cultivating trust towards products sold by organic food retailers.

Originality/value

The study adds to existing research by analysing the role of green self-identity, peer influence, organic food and service quality on perceived trust and transaction risk. The results can be used by retailers for marketing organic food brands.

Details

International Journal of Retail & Distribution Management, vol. 45 no. 9
Type: Research Article
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/IJRDM-07-2016-0109
ISSN: 0959-0552

Keywords

  • Trust
  • Peer influence
  • Transaction risk
  • Green self-identity
  • Organic food retailers

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Article
Publication date: 12 August 2014

Shaping travelers’ attitude toward travel mobile applications

Jin Young Im and Murat Hancer

This study aimed to investigate the direct and indirect relationship of utilitarian motivation, hedonic motivation and self-identity to travelers’ attitude toward travel…

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Purpose

This study aimed to investigate the direct and indirect relationship of utilitarian motivation, hedonic motivation and self-identity to travelers’ attitude toward travel mobile application usage using the technology acceptance model (TAM). In addition, this study identified the differences in these relationships according to users’ level of experience in general mobile application usage.

Design/methodology/approach

This study used a causal research design. Online survey was conducted with a self-administered questionnaire.

Findings

Utilitarian motivation is the most important factor in shaping the attitude in using travel mobile applications. However, hedonic motivation plays a role as an important catalyst for utilitarian motivation. Self-identity has a positive direct effect on attitude and an indirect effect through perceived enjoyment. There were differences in these relationships by the years of using similar technologies, general mobile application.

Practical implications

This study provided meaningful implications for practitioners who utilize mobile applications as their communication channel with customers in the hospitality and tourism industry. For example, using graphic and simple icons helps users make free of efforts from reading and writing in text.

Originality/value

This paper presented an important and needed research for the area of hospitality information technology. This study enhances the understanding of travel mobile application usage behavior by investigating interrelationship of utilitarian/hedonic motivation and self-identity on attitude toward using travel mobile application.

Details

Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Technology, vol. 5 no. 2
Type: Research Article
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/JHTT-11-2013-0036
ISSN: 1757-9880

Keywords

  • Travel mobile application
  • Utilitarian motivation
  • Hedonic motivation
  • Self-identity
  • Experience of mobile application
  • Technology acceptance model

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Article
Publication date: 16 June 2020

Cosmopolitanism, self-identity, online communities and green apparel perception

Arpita Khare and Pradeep Kautish

The research examined the influence of cosmopolitanism, global self-identity and online communities on Indian consumers’ green knowledge and consequently, its effect on…

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Purpose

The research examined the influence of cosmopolitanism, global self-identity and online communities on Indian consumers’ green knowledge and consequently, its effect on the perception of green apparel product attributes.

Design/methodology/approach

A mall intercept technique was used for data collection in four cities in India. The hypothesized relationships were examined through structural equation modeling.

Findings

Cosmopolitanism, global self-identity and online communities influenced green knowledge. Green knowledge influenced Indian consumers’ perception of green apparel. The results indicate that social conformance and identification with online communities predicted consumers’ understanding of green apparel.

Research limitations/implications

The research focused on green knowledge, cosmopolitanism, online communities and consumers’ perception of green apparel. The role of demographics, culture and product attributes like price, quality, promotions and design were not considered and may provide valuable insights.

Practical implications

Green apparel manufacturers can communicate about the product attributes by linking it with growing global environmental consciousness, cosmopolitanism and global self-identity traits that focus on green consumption. Online communities can be used to inform, educate and promote green apparel.

Social implication

The study will pave the way forward to explore green consumption paradigms among fashion-oriented consumers in the Indian market who drive sustainable behavior.

Originality/value

The research suggested that conformance with global values and identification with online communities can be critical in helping consumers understand green apparel. It examined the importance of offline and online social conformance in evaluating green apparel.

Details

Marketing Intelligence & Planning, vol. ahead-of-print no. ahead-of-print
Type: Research Article
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/MIP-11-2019-0556
ISSN: 0263-4503

Keywords

  • Green apparel
  • Cosmopolitanism
  • Global self-identity
  • Green knowledge
  • Online communities
  • Green attributes

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Publication date: 25 November 2019

From Cruise Director to Rabbi: Authoring the Agentic Self through Conventions of Narrative Necessity

Jaco Lok, W. E. Douglas Creed and Rich DeJordy

The concept of (self-)identity has become increasingly central to institutional theory’s microfoundations, yet remains relatively underdeveloped. In this chapter, the…

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The concept of (self-)identity has become increasingly central to institutional theory’s microfoundations, yet remains relatively underdeveloped. In this chapter, the authors use an autobiographical interview with a gay Protestant minister in the US to explore the role of narrative conventions in the construction of self-identity. The analysis of this chapter offers the basis for a new understanding of the relation between institutions, self-identity, and agency: how we agentically engage institutions depends not only on who we narrate ourselves to be, but also on how we narrate ourselves into being. This suggests that narration as a specific modality of micro-institutional processes has important performative effects.

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Microfoundations of Institutions
Type: Book
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/S0733-558X2019000065B036
ISBN: 978-1-78769-127-8

Keywords

  • Institutional theory
  • self-identity
  • agency
  • narrative
  • sensemaking
  • GLBT

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