scholarly journals Perceived Vulnerability in Consumer Ethnocentrism

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (11) ◽  
pp. 21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jorge A Wise
Keyword(s):  
Group Identity ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Relevant Factor ◽  
Relevant Variable ◽  
Perceived Vulnerability ◽  
Consumer Ethnocentrism ◽  
Domestic Products

This research establishes that the consumers perceived vulnerability to a threat is a relevant variable that modifies the preference for domestic origin products. Many times, consumers balance their personal well-being with their sense of in-group identity, particularly when their preference for domestic products above foreign ones is expected. This study demonstrates that perceived vulnerability to a threat such as damaging one’s personal well-being is a relevant factor when consumers express their preference for domestic products.

scholarly journals Dual impacts of coronavirus anxiety on mental health in 35 societies

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sylvia Xiaohua Chen ◽  
Jacky C. K. Ng ◽  
Bryant P. H. Hui ◽  
Algae K. Y. Au ◽  
Wesley C. H. Wu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Severe Depression ◽  
Psychological Adaptation ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Subjective Health ◽  
Depression Symptoms ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Emotional Symptoms ◽  
Perceived Vulnerability

AbstractThe spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has affected both physical health and mental well-being around the world. Stress-related reactions, if prolonged, may result in mental health problems. We examined the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health in a multinational study and explored the effects of government responses to the outbreak. We sampled 18,171 community adults from 35 countries/societies, stratified by age, gender, and region of residence. Across the 35 societies, 26.6% of participants reported moderate to extremely severe depression symptoms, 28.2% moderate to extremely severe anxiety symptoms, and 18.3% moderate to extremely severe stress symptoms. Coronavirus anxiety comprises two factors, namely Perceived Vulnerability and Threat Response. After controlling for age, gender, and education level, perceived vulnerability predicted higher levels of negative emotional symptoms and psychological distress, whereas threat response predicted higher levels of self-rated health and subjective well-being. People in societies with more stringent control policies had more threat response and reported better subjective health. Coronavirus anxiety exerts detrimental effects on subjective health and well-being, but also has the adaptive function in mobilizing safety behaviors, providing support for an evolutionary perspective on psychological adaptation.

scholarly journals Did Beliefs and Attitudes Influence Consumer Ethnocentrism Towards Domestic Products? Empirical Evidence of Klang Valley Petronas Petrol Station

2018 ◽  
pp. 207-210
Keyword(s):  
Consumer Decision Making ◽  
Petrol Station ◽  
Consumer Ethnocentrism ◽  
Or Groups ◽  
Klang Valley ◽  
Domestic Products ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire ◽  
Valley Area ◽  
Beliefs And Attitudes

The concept of consumer ethnocentrism is used here to show that culture influences the perception of individuals or groups when they buy products or services. Though many studies have recognized the importance of culture in consumer decision-making, few have examined the significant role of culture in influencing consumer buying decision. Thus, the purpose of this study is to examine how the roles of consumer beliefs and attitudes affect the level of consumer ethnocentrism towards the purchase of domestic products concentrating on Petronas petrol stations in Klang Valley from the customers’ perspective. A self-administered questionnaire was distributed at Petronas Petrol Stations in Klang Valley area. The results indicated that the most significant factor influencing consumer ethnocentrism was belief followed by attitude and both belief and attitude had moderate and positive relationships with consumer ethnocentrism toward Petronas Petrol Stations in Klang Valley area.

Consumer-Level Perceived Access to Health Services and Its Effects on Vulnerability and Health Outcomes

2020 ◽  
Vol 39 (2) ◽  
pp. 240-255 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emily C. Tanner ◽  
Richard J. Vann ◽  
Elvira Kizilova
Keyword(s):  
Health Services ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Subjective Perception ◽  
Access To Health Services ◽  
Close Link ◽  
Perceived Vulnerability ◽  
Access To Health ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Perceived Access ◽  
The Relationship

Access to health services affects the well-being of millions of consumers. Although the topic of health-related access is regularly featured in popular and academic conversations, these conversations primarily concentrate on objective or situational access factors. This research focuses instead on consumers’ subjective perception of access to better appreciate how personally experienced service availability and ease of access jointly determine consumers’ access perceptions. The authors find that perceived access to health services (PAHS) offers insight into the relationships between access, perceived health vulnerability, and overall health. Through scale development and a series of three theory-testing studies, this work demonstrates the close link between PAHS and perceived vulnerability (Study 1), connects this relationship to overall health (Studies 1–3), and establishes behavioral changes associated with access-vulnerability concerns (Study 2). Moreover, Study 3 finds evidence for a “muting” effect of health system distrust on the relationship between PAHS and perceived vulnerability as well as an “amplifying” effect of health motivation on the relationship between perceived vulnerability and overall health. Together, these studies illustrate PAHS’s relevance for explaining consumer vulnerability and overall health.

scholarly journals The Influence of Consumer Ethnocentrism on Buying Behavior - The Case of Azerbaijan

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (10) ◽  
pp. 188
Author(s):  
Shahin Akbarov ◽  
Asya Cafarova
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
T Test ◽  
Buying Behavior ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Demographic Groups ◽  
Consumer Ethnocentrism ◽  
Sample Data ◽  
Domestic Products

<p>The purpose of this research is to reveal the ethnocentrism level of Azerbaijani consumers and to determine the effect of ethnocentric tendencies of consumers on purchases. 317 questionnaires was collected through a convenience sample. Data were analyzed with SPSS. Mean analysis was conducted to determine the ethnocentric level of consumers. T-test was performed to determine the differences between demographic groups in terms of ethnocentric tendencies. Regression analysis was performed to determine the effect of ethnocentric tendency on purchases. The results show that the consumer ethnocentrism level of Azerbaijani consumers is low, and the higher the consumer ethnocentrism level the higher the likelihood of purchasing domestic products.</p>

scholarly journals DO SOCIO-CULTURAL FACTORS MATTER IN CREATING THE GENERAL LEVEL OF CONSUMER ETHNOCENTRISM?

TEME ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 1411
Author(s):  
Milan Kostić ◽  
Nenad Stanišić ◽  
Veljko Marinković
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Cultural Factors ◽  
General Level ◽  
Strong Impact ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Consumer Ethnocentrism ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Domestic Products ◽  
The Eu ◽  
Cultural Openness

The aim of this study is to assess the impact of certain socio-cultural factors on consumer ethnocentrism, as well as to measure the impact of consumer ethnocentrism on the purchase of domestic products. In this context, the paper presents and tests a new model that contains five potential antecedents of consumer ethnocentrism (national identity, cultural openness, patriotism, religiosity, animosity towards the European Union). The results indicate that patriotism stands out as the strongest antecedent of consumer ethnocentrism. Interestingly, the study confirmed the statistically significant and relatively strong impact of animosity towards the European Union (EU) on the general level of consumer ethnocentrism. On the other hand, cultural openness does not belong to the group of statistically significant drivers of consumer ethnocentrism. The originality of the study lies in the specific construction of the research model, which is coloured with sociocultural variables - especially patriotism, religiosity and animosity towards the EU.

Perceived vulnerability of job loss and satisfaction with life in the hospitality sector in times of pandemic: a multi-mediational approach

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nidhi Singh ◽  
Shikha Bhatia ◽  
Shailendra Nigam
Keyword(s):  
Job Loss ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Perceived Vulnerability ◽  
Hospitality Sector ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Impact

Purpose The COVID-19 pandemic has severely impacted business and viability of firms in the hospitality sector. This paper aims to examine the impact of perceived vulnerability of employees in this sector related to job loss and satisfaction with life. Additionally, it tests whether the impact is reduced for an individual possessing high emotional and financial well-being. Design/methodology/approach This study uses cross-sectional data obtained through a survey of 312 hospitality sector employees. Using PLS-SEM, hypothesized relationships between constructs are tested. Findings Perceived vulnerability of job loss negatively impacts satisfaction with life; however, this negative impact gets significantly reduced in the presence of emotional and financial well-being. Research limitations/implications The results provide an impetus to focus on emotional and financial well-being to reduce employees’ vulnerabilities and improve their life satisfaction. In the absence of specific relief programs by the Government and with reduced business activity, employers need to look for innovative ways for ensuring their own sustenance and employee well-being. Originality/value This study is one of the initial works on examining how perceived vulnerability of job loss induced by the pandemic on hospitality sector employees’ impacts their satisfaction with life. It also makes a novel attempt to examine emotional well-being and financial well-being, as mediators in this relationship.

Consumer Ethnocentrism

2013 ◽  
pp. 17-35
Author(s):  
Marija Cutura
Keyword(s):  
International Trade ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
International Marketing ◽  
Marketing Practice ◽  
Marketing Literature ◽  
Consumer Ethnocentrism ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Attitudes And Behavior ◽  
Domestic Products

The concept of consumer ethnocentrism describes consumers’ feelings, attitudes, and behavior towards domestic products as subjects of pride and identity. As one of the most researched phenomena in the international marketing literature, consumer ethnocentrism is often considered an important informal barrier for international trade. Considering the fact that consumer ethnocentrism is becoming relevant for international marketing practice, the main goal of this chapter is to provide better understanding of this concept based on the analysis of consumer ethnocentrism studies. Implications of empirical studies mostly depend on the capability and range of generalization of their results. Analysis in this chapter is focused on comparability issues as a basic starting point for findings generalization and marketing implication improvements. The purpose of the analysis is to derive the most important guidelines for comprehensive consumer-centric strategies based on the studies of consumer ethnocentrism.

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