Do Muslims intend to participate in Islamic insurance?

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 42-58 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maizaitulaidawati Md Husin ◽  
Asmak Ab Rahman
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Theory Of Planned Behaviour ◽  
Purchase Intentions ◽  
Individual Factors ◽  
Planned Behaviour ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Intention To Participate ◽  
Research Stream ◽  
Area Of Concern ◽  
Islamic Insurance

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to apply theory of planned behaviour (TPB) in predicting consumer intention to participate in takaful. One area of concern for takaful operators is the untapped Islamic insurance (takaful) market and lower market share compared to conventional insurance counterparts. It is possible that the application of the TPB could shed some light on the problem and possibly offer some assistance to the takaful operators. Design/methodology/approach – Interrelationships among attitudes, subjective norm, perceived behavioural control and purchase intentions in regard to takaful products participation were examined within a framework of the theory of planned behaviour. A model and series of propositions are developed. The propositions are open to empirical verification and can form the basis for a research stream on takaful participation. Findings – In identifying factors influencing takaful participation, TPB is used and the model incorporates certain individual factors that are likely to influence intentions towards takaful participation. The model proposes that individual factors such as awareness, knowledge and exposure have impacts on takaful participation. Originality/value – This study provides insights for a previously unaddressed takaful participation among potential consumers. Prior work on determining participation of takaful has not applied TPB in an effort to understand the phenomenon.

scholarly journals Four-dimensional model: a literature review in online organisational knowledge sharing

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tuyet-Mai Nguyen
Keyword(s):  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Theory Of Planned Behaviour ◽  
Dimensional Model ◽  
Planned Behaviour ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Organisational Knowledge ◽  
Technological Acceptance Model ◽  
Acceptance Model

Purpose Online knowledge sharing is a popular activity worldwide and can be leveraged by organisations to innovate, create and sustain competitive advantage. Although there have been a number of studies examining knowledge sharing to encourage employees to convey their skills and experiences to others in an organisation, few attempts have been made to investigate the key motivators of online knowledge sharing in an organisation. Based on the theory of planned behaviour and technological acceptance model, this study aims to review the literature to establish a conceptual framework examining motivators of online knowledge sharing in organisations. Design/methodology/approach Previous studies that investigated motivators of online knowledge sharing in organisations in the literature were reviewed to propose a conceptual framework. Findings Four-dimensional model, which includes four types of key motivators of online knowledge sharing, namely, individual, social, organisational and technological, was established. Originality/value The model serves as a roadmap for future researchers and managers considering their strategy to enhance online knowledge sharing in organisations.

Chinese traditional village residents’ behavioural intention to support tourism: an extended model of the theory of planned behaviour

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ke Shen ◽  
Huawen Shen
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Theory Of Planned Behaviour ◽  
Critical Factor ◽  
Subjective Norms ◽  
Behavioural Intention ◽  
Extended Model ◽  
Limited Evidence ◽  
Planned Behaviour ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose Based on the theory of planned behaviour (TPB), this paper aims to investigate the effects of residents’ place attachment (PA), subjective norms (SNs) and perceived behavioural control (PBC) on their attitudes towards behaviour (AB) and behavioural intention to support tourism (BI). This paper aims to examine whether residents’ AB mediate the relationships between BI and PA, SNs and PBC. Design/methodology/approach The results are obtained using a quantitative method based on data gathered from self-administered questionnaires completed by 406 residents of Hongcun, a Chinese traditional village. Findings The TPB is successfully used to explain Chinese traditional village residents BI. The findings extend the extant research and render the TPB more widely applicable. This study confirms that the inclusion of PA within the framework of the TPB is valid and satisfactory, demonstrating continued support for the coupling of complementary theories to explain tourism development from a resident perspective. Finally, this study extends the literature on residents’ PA and demonstrates its impact on their attitudes and consequent reactions, thus supplementing the limited evidence on PA as a direct predictor of residents’ BI. Specifically, SNs are the critical factor affecting residents’ AB and their BI. Residents’ AB only mediate the relationship between SNs and their BI. Research limitations/implications This paper only includes PA within the framework of the TPB. More constructs should be incorporated to deepen the understanding of residents’ BI. In addition, the data were only collected in a traditional village. Originality/value This paper is one of the first studies to combine PA with the TPB in research on residents’ BI in a developing country – in this instance, China.

Identifying the important attitude of Islamic brands and its effect on buying behavioural intentions among Malaysian Muslims

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zulfiqar Ali Jumani ◽  
Sasiwemon Sukhabot
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Theory Of Planned Behaviour ◽  
Country Of Origin ◽  
Kuala Lumpur ◽  
Planned Behaviour ◽  
Statistical Software ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Behavioural Intentions ◽  
Independent Variables ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose Multi-national corporations (MNC) are investing in Malaysia to serve Malay Muslims by carrying the tag line “we are Islamic” for their products. Academicians defined it, as “Islamic brand/s”. Islamic brand/s further divided into three subcategories, namely, Islamic brand/s by compliance, Islamic brand/s by the customer and Islamic brand/s by country of origin. This study aims to identify the important aspect of the Islamic brand/s among the Malaysian Muslims, and it identifies, which Islamic brand aspect motivate Malay consumers to buy Islamic brands. Design/methodology/approach The conceptual model takes on in the current study was the theory of planned behaviour (TPB). The data was collected from three states of Malaysia (Penang, Kuala Lumpur and Johor Baharu) from 236 Malaysian Muslims through a structured survey instrument. Smart-partial least squares 3 statistical software was used for analyses. Findings Among Malaysian Muslims, the most important attitude is the Islamic brand/s by origin (country of origin) followed by the Islamic brand/s by the customer and Islamic brand/s by compliance. Research limitations/implications The study was conducted in three states of Malaysia, and the results are based on three attitudes of Islamic brands as independent variables and buying behavioural intentions (BI) construct of TPB. Practical implications Current study valuable for local businesses, MNCs, other Islamic and halal institutes. This study put light and give awareness of the positioning of the Islamic brand/s. Plus the intentions of users in selecting Islamic brand/s. Originality/value This research pursues to clarify consumers’ buying BIs in buying Islamic brand/s in Malaysia.

The efficacy of the theory of planned behavior for predicting intentions to choose a travel destination: a review

2016 ◽  
Vol 71 (2) ◽  
pp. 135-147 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sergey Yuzhanin ◽  
David Fisher
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Theory Of Planned Behaviour ◽  
Decision Making Process ◽  
Comprehensive Understanding ◽  
Planned Behaviour ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Behavioural Intentions ◽  
Travel Destination ◽  
Tpb Model

Purpose The theory of planned behaviour (TPB) considers the interrelationship between such concepts as beliefs, attitudes, norms, intentions and behaviour (Ajzen, 1991; Ajzen and Fishbein, 1975). Based on a review of academic sources, this paper aims to analyse the efficacy of the TPB for predicting people’s intentions when choosing a travel destination. Design/methodology/approach Surprisingly, only 15 studies were identified that used TPB to predict the choice of travel destination, though the theory has been used in other areas of tourism analysis. Findings Mixed results were found in the studies. Therefore, the adequacy of the TPB for predicting travellers’ intentions of choosing a destination may be questioned. However, there is nothing in the TPB suggesting that all the constructs of the model must contribute equally, significantly and simultaneously to behavioural intentions. Originality/value To achieve a more comprehensive understanding of the intentions in question, the TPB model may have to be extended to suit different settings. The decision-making process of choosing a destination is a complicated one; therefore, researchers’ attention should not only consider travellers’ intentions but also the direct effect of intentions on the actual behaviour.

Predicting intention to participate in family takaful scheme using decomposed theory of planned behaviour

2016 ◽  
Vol 43 (12) ◽  
pp. 1351-1366 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maizaitulaidawati Md Husin ◽  
Asmak Ab Rahman
Keyword(s):  
Purchase Intention ◽  
Theory Of Planned Behaviour ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Planned Behaviour ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Family ◽  
Intention To Participate ◽  
Klang Valley ◽  
Intentions To Participate

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the factors that influence an individual’s intention to participate in the family takaful scheme based on decomposed theory of planned behaviour (DTPB). The central hypotheses for this study are that individual’s intentions to participate in family takaful scheme are a result of attitudes towards participation in family takaful scheme, subjective norms, and perceived behavioural control (PBC). Awareness and knowledge, as well as exposure and religiosity, are integrated into the model. Design/methodology/approach Using primary data collection method, 384 questionnaires were distributed to target respondents comprising of Muslims in Klang Valley, Malaysia. The data were analysed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences and SmartPLS. Findings The DTPB model is effective in predicting individual’s intention to participate in family takaful scheme. Out of 15 hypotheses, 12 were found to be significant. Attitudes towards participation in family takaful scheme, PBC, knowledge, and exposure have significant influences on purchase intention. However, this study found the path from religiosity, awareness, and subjective norm to intention was insignificant. Practical implications The results of this study highlight the applicability of DTPB into takaful research and suggest marketing strategies for family takaful operators. Originality/value The value of this paper lies in its presentation of a model for factors that affect individual’s intention to participate in family takaful scheme.

A path analysis approach on the factors of human development among Muslims in Nigeria

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 59-76 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ibrahim Abiodun Oladapo ◽  
Asmak Ab Rahman
Keyword(s):  
Human Development ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Individual Factors ◽  
Sampling Techniques ◽  
Contributing Factors ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Five Factors ◽  
Area Of Concern ◽  
Path Analysis Approach

Purpose One area of concern for Islamic economics is the challenges and discrimination experienced in Muslim societies and the lower human development indices compared to the Western counterparts. It is possible that the application of the theory of Maqāsid al Sharī’ah (TMS) could provide some insight on the problems and probably offer some support to the policymaker on the direction to take. The purpose of this paper is to apply TMS to validate the factors of human development. Design/methodology/approach The primary data were collected using a questionnaire. The target respondents were Muslims from Nigeria. Both stratified and purposeful random sampling techniques were used to collect the data, and the analyses were done by SPSS and AMOS statistical software. Findings In validating factors that contribute to human development, TMS framework is used, and the model integrates five factors which are considered most likely to have influence on human development. The model proposes that individual factors such social justice and human rights have effects on the factors of human development. Originality value This study provides understanding on the contributing factors to the persistent challenges of human development in predominantly Muslim settings. Previous research which has applied TMS focused more on its financial relevance and has not attempted to understand the situation and proffer solution.

Theory of planned behaviour and boycotting: the moderating role of socio-political control and demographics

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Antonia Delistavrou
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Theory Of Planned Behaviour ◽  
Predictive Ability ◽  
Subjective Norms ◽  
Planned Behaviour ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Tpb Model ◽  
Leadership Competence ◽  
Moderating Role

PurposeThis study examines the predictive ability of the theory of planned behaviour (TPB) to explain consumers' intentions to boycott “unethical”super market (S/M) products. It aims to expand the TPB by investigating the moderating role of politics and selected demographics in the formation process of behavioural intentions.Design/methodology/approachA survey with personal interviews was conducted in the urban area of Thessaloniki, Greece. The two-stage area, in combination with the stratified sampling, resulted in a representative sample of 420 useable questionnaires.FindingsConsumers were found to be mostly influenced by subjective norms to participate in a boycott campaign against “unethical” products, the next time they visited an S/M. Moderation analyses revealed that the effect of subjective norms gets higher in the group of consumers with lower policy control (PC) scores; the effect of attitudes gets higher in those with higher leadership competence (LC) in the society. Furthermore, the effect of attitudes on intentions gets stronger in men, younger than 44 years old, better educated and earning relatively higher incomes.Originality/valueThe contribution of this study to the boycotting research agenda concerns the expanded TPB model; it introduces scantly so far exogenous variables, namely politics and demographics.

Integrative model of behavioural intention: the influence of environmental concern and condition factors on food waste separation

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Poh Yen Ng ◽  
Poh-Ling Ho Poh-Ling Ho ◽  
Joseph Kee-Ming Sia
Keyword(s):  
Food Waste ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Theory Of Planned Behaviour ◽  
Environmental Concern ◽  
Integrative Model ◽  
Planned Behaviour ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Intention To Participate ◽  
Waste Separation ◽  
Favourable Situation

PurposeThis paper positions environmental concern as the antecedent of attitude, subjective norm and perceived behavioural control. It also sets to expand the theory of planned behaviour by including two condition factors: favourable situation and facility availability on the intention to separate food waste at source.Design/methodology/approachThe study collects data by using self-administered questionnaires on 682 respondents in Malaysia. Structural equation modelling is employed to test the conceptual model and the proposed hypotheses.FindingsThe results show that environmental concern positively influences attitude and subjective norms, which, in turn, influences food waste separation intention. Favourable situation and facility availability are found to influence the separation intention.Originality/valueThis study is one of the earliest studies to investigate residents’ intention to participate in food waste separation at a source that employs the expanded theory of planned behaviour with environmental concern and condition factors.

Predicting customers’ acceptance towards Islamic home financing using DTPB theory

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Imran Mehboob Shaikh ◽  
Fawad Mehboob Shaikh ◽  
Kamaruzaman Noordin
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Theory Of Planned Behaviour ◽  
Subjective Norm ◽  
Relative Advantage ◽  
Categorical Variables ◽  
Islamic Banks ◽  
Moderator Variable ◽  
Planned Behaviour ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to determine the factors that may influence customers’ acceptance of Islamic home financing and identify the possible moderator, which may be relevant using the decomposed theory of planned behaviour (DTPB) in the context of Malaysia and Pakistan. Design/methodology/approach Literature on Islamic mortgage and DTPB is reviewed in a bid to identify the determinants that may contribute to customers’ desire to participate in Islamic home financing. Findings The review indicates that customers’ acceptance of Islamic home financing is not only determined by the subjective norm, attitude, perceived behavioural control but also by the added construct of awareness and decomposed variables, namely, perceived compatibility, perceived relative advantage, peers influence and self-efficacy. In the context of the current study, the country is proposed as a moderator variable that may influence the relationship for customers’ acceptance of Islamic mortgages. Research limitations/implications In terms of conceptualising the model, only two countries are considered, which is Malaysia and Pakistan as categorical variables or moderators incorporated in DTPB. Originality/value Existing literature on Islamic mortgages makes it evident that DTPB is yet to be applied in the context of studying Islamic home financing. This study extends the application of DTPB in the context of customers’ acceptance of Islamic mortgages in two countries, Malaysia and Pakistan. This paper will be a helpful resource for future researchers, academicians and managers of Islamic banks at large.

scholarly journals Determinants of pesticide application: an empirical analysis with theory of planned behaviour

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 608-625 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jianhua Wang ◽  
May Chu ◽  
Yuan yuan Deng ◽  
Honming Lam ◽  
Jianjun Tang
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Theory Of Planned Behaviour ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Influential Factor ◽  
Pesticide Application ◽  
Planned Behaviour ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Equation Modelling

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate farmers’ intentions to comply with pesticide application standards based on an extended theory of planned behaviour (TPB). Design/methodology/approach Built on a TPB framework, it was examined how perceived behavioural control (PBC), behavioural goal (BG), behavioural attitude (BA) and subjective norm (SN) influenced farmers’ intention to comply with pesticide application standards. Data of 986 farmers from five major agricultural provinces in China were collected following a stratified random sampling method. Structural equation modelling was employed for hypothesis testing and analysis. Findings The results showed that PBC, BG, behavioural attitude and SN had positive impacts on farmers’ intention in abiding by the standards. Among them in determining farmers’ intention towards compliance with pesticide application standards, farmers’ PBC was found to be the most influential factor, while SN was the least influential factor. Originality/value The results indicated that the traditional TPB constructs had significant correlations with farmers’ intention to comply with pesticide standards, demonstrating the applicability of the TPB in the understanding of farmers’ decision-making in a developing country context. It is suggested that psychological factors should be taken into consideration in studying farmers’ decision-making.

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