The Impact of Socioeconomic Status on Preference for Sustainable Luxury Brands

Abstract Sustainability has become an increasing concern for many brands and companies and an increasing number of luxury brands now engage in sustainability practices. The present research examines the factors influencing the effectiveness of embedding sustainability in luxury brands. Specifically, this paper investigates how childhood socioeconomic status (SES) moderates consumer preferences for sustainable (vs. regular non-sustainable) luxury brands. Across three experimental studies with different product categories and luxury brands, this paper finds that preferences for regular (vs. sustainable) luxury goods are stronger in people with a relatively high (vs. low) childhood SES (Studies 1-3). Notably, these preference patterns are driven by differences in the perceived quality of the brand among consumers with low versus high childhood SES (Study 2). However, these divergent patterns are attenuated when consumers experience high perceived environmental threat from the COVID-19 pandemic (Study 3). Taken together, these findings provide several theoretical and managerial implications.

Socioeconomic Status Moderates the Impact of Emotional but not Physical Childhood Abuse on Women’s Sleep

Adversity and Resilience Science ◽

10.1007/s42844-021-00035-9 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Cheryl L. Currie ◽

Erin K. Higa ◽

Lisa-Marie Swanepoel

Keyword(s):

Socioeconomic Status ◽

Child Abuse ◽

Sleep Quality ◽

Childhood Abuse ◽

Emotional Abuse ◽

Linear Regression Models ◽

Physical Child Abuse ◽

Moderating Variables ◽

AbstractA recent systematic review highlighted associations between childhood abuse and adult sleep quality, and the need for research focused specifically on women and the role of moderating variables. The objectives of the present study were (1) to assess the impact of frequent physical and emotional child abuse on adult sleep among women; and (2) to assess the role that childhood socioeconomic status (SES) could play in moderating these associations. In-person data were collected from women living in a mid-sized city in western Canada in 2019–2020 (N = 185; M age = 40 years). Sleep quality was measured using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. Physical and emotional abuse experienced often or very often in childhood were assessed using single items (yes or no). Childhood SES was assessed by a single item and dichotomized at the sample median. Linear regression models examined associations between each form of abuse and continuous adult sleep quality score adjusted for covariates. Statistically significant interactions were stratified and examined by child SES group. Frequent physical and emotional childhood abuse were each associated with clinically and statistically significant increases in past-month sleep problem scores among women in adjusted models. This association was moderated by childhood SES for emotional child abuse, but not physical child abuse. Findings suggest that growing up in an upper-middle to upper SES household may buffer the adverse impact of frequent emotional child abuse on later adult sleep, but may not promote resilience in the context of frequent physical child abuse.

The Impact of Communication Information on the Perceived Threat of COVID-19 and Stockpiling Intention

Australasian Marketing Journal ◽

10.1177/18393349211028670 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 183933492110286

Author(s):

Marilyn Giroux ◽

Jooyoung Park ◽

Jae-Eun Kim ◽

Yung Kyun Choi ◽

Jacob C. Lee ◽

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Keyword(s):

Socioeconomic Status ◽

Communication Strategies ◽

Negative Information ◽

Perceived Threat ◽

Behavior Study ◽

Direct Explanation ◽

Accuracy Study ◽

This article investigates the role of diverse nudging communication strategies on perceived threat and stockpiling intention. Across three studies, the authors examined the various effects of “nudging” on consumer behavior. Study 1 demonstrates that a commonly used picture has a stronger impact on perceived threat than a less frequently exposed picture regardless of its accuracy. Study 2 shows that the perceived threat of COVID-19, in terms of severe health consequences, is lower when using an indirect (vs. direct) explanation of the virus, as well as when reducing the amount of information about the virus. Study 3 investigates the impact of salient negative information and childhood socioeconomic status (SES). Findings reveal that negative information about deaths associated with the virus increases the level of perceived threat and stockpiling intention, especially among people of low childhood SES.

The Impact of Same versus Different Price Presentation on Travel Choice and the Moderating Role of Childhood Socioeconomic Status

Journal of Travel Research ◽

10.1177/0047287520988903 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 004728752098890

Author(s):

Marilyn Giroux ◽

Drew Franklin ◽

Jungkeun Kim ◽

Jooyoung Park ◽

Kyuseop Kwak

Keyword(s):

Socioeconomic Status ◽

Life History Theory ◽

Price Dispersion ◽

Price Difference ◽

Product Evaluations ◽

Relative Preference ◽

Travel Decisions ◽

Price Differences ◽

When making travel decisions, consumers are frequently exposed to a multitude of options, including differing price levels for the same product or service across a range of online travel agencies. The current research investigates how the magnitude of price dispersion in online pricing can influence travelers’ product evaluations and purchase intentions. Specifically, we predict that travelers will prefer a hotel with no price dispersion to a hotel with different prices listed when the price difference is small, or narrow. However, when the price difference is more pronounced, or wide, travelers will prefer a hotel with price differences compared to a hotel with no price dispersion. Four experiments demonstrate that this effect is consistent across different contexts and categories. Additionally, based on life history theory, we argue that the relative preference for the same versus different price dispersion will be moderated by the travelers’ childhood socioeconomic status (SES).

Impact of eating disorders on paid or unpaid work participation and performance: a systematic review and meta-analysis protocol

Journal of Eating Disorders ◽

10.1186/s40337-021-00525-2 ◽

2022 ◽

Vol 10 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Fatima Safi ◽

Anna M. Aniserowicz ◽

Heather Colquhoun ◽

Jill Stier ◽

Behdin Nowrouzi-Kia

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Eating Disorders ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Experimental Studies ◽

Work Participation ◽

Unpaid Work ◽

Cochrane Library ◽

And Performance ◽

Abstract Background Eating disorders (ED) can reduce quality of life by limiting participation and performance in social and occupational roles, including paid or unpaid work. The association between ED pathologies and work participation and performance must be well understood to strengthen vocational rehabilitation programmes and prevent occupational disruptions in the ED population. The aims of this study are: (1) to examine the degree of association between ED pathologies and work participation and performance in 15-year-olds and older; (2) to highlight the specific ED symptoms that are most correlated with changes in work performance and participation; (3) to compile the most common metrics and assessments used to measure work participation and performance with ED. Methods Medline, Embase, CINAHL, Web of Science, PsycINFO, and Cochrane Library will be searched for observational and experimental studies that meet the following criteria: (1) a clinical sample of typical or atypical ED; (2) paid or unpaid employment or training; (3) an association between ED pathologies and work participation or performance. Unpublished data will also be examined. Title and abstract, and full-text screening will be conducted in duplicate. Risk of bias and quality of evidence assessments will be completed. A random-effect meta-analysis will be performed. Discussion This synthesis can clarify knowledge and gaps around the impact of ED on work functioning, thereby allowing better evaluation, improvements and development of current workplace assessments, interventions, and policies. Trial registration The registration number for this systematic review on PROSPERO is CRD42021255055.

Analysis of environmental impacts of combustion products of some pyrotechnic compositions

Materiały Wysokoenergetyczne / High Energy Materials ◽

10.22211/matwys/0187 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 123-132

Author(s):

Bożena Kukfisz ◽

Jakub Rakus ◽

Robert Piec

Keyword(s):

Life Cycle ◽

Combustion Products ◽

Rocket Engines ◽

Product Categories ◽

Gas Products ◽

Potential Impact ◽

Pyrotechnic Mixtures ◽

Quality Of Products ◽

The study examined mixtures obtained from ready pyrotechnic articles available on the market in Poland. Samples were taken from various products with different performance characteristics, i.e. pyrotechnic batteries, firecrackers, volcanoes, as well as smoke candles, rockets (including rocket engines), and cold fires. These are the product categories most frequently used by users. The research allowed to determine gaseous combustion products and showed their life cycle in the environment. A comparative analysis of selected pyrotechnic mixtures was carried out in terms of their impact on the climate change of gas products. Using the ICT-Thermodynamic Code program, gaseous combustion products were estimated and the life cycle was analysed using the SimaPro program. Determining the impact on the environment (upon the basis of Ecoindicator 99) allowed to know the scale of the problem and set the direction of development of the pyrotechnic industry, so that importers could compete not only with the price and quality of products offered, but also tried to reduce the potential impact on the environment.

Slogans With Negations’ Effect on Sustainable Luxury Brand

Australasian Marketing Journal ◽

10.1177/18393349211046633 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 183933492110466

Author(s):

Felix Septianto ◽

Joya Kemper ◽

Gavin Northey

Keyword(s):

Cognitive Flexibility ◽

Communication Strategies ◽

Experimental Studies ◽

Effective Communication ◽

Brand Attitudes ◽

Luxury Brands ◽

Consumer Responses ◽

Luxury Brand ◽

The integration of sustainability within luxury brands is of increasing concern to practitioners and academics alike. Thus, it is important to consider how brands can develop effective communication strategies to promote sustainable luxury brands, particularly among an increasingly skeptical consumer base. This research thus investigates the impact of advertising slogans with negations (vs. affirmations) in this regard. Three experimental studies show that advertising slogans with negations (vs. affirmations) increase brand trustworthiness (Studies 1 and 3) and favorable brand attitudes (Studies 1 and 2) among consumers with high levels of skepticism. Notably, this effect is driven by an increased cognitive flexibility (Study 3). The findings of this research can assist sustainable luxury brand managers in developing effective communication strategies to increase favorable consumer responses to sustainable luxury brands.

Factors Influencing Interprofessional Collaboration in Healthcare Environment

Collaborative Convergence and Virtual Teamwork for Organizational Transformation ◽

10.4018/978-1-7998-4891-2.ch004 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 60-104

Author(s):

Ramaraj Palanisamy ◽

Nazim Taskin ◽

Jacques Verville

Keyword(s):

Significant Relationship ◽

Interprofessional Collaboration ◽

Healthcare Delivery ◽

Team Collaboration ◽

Factors Influencing ◽

Managerial Implications ◽

Communication And Coordination ◽

Technology Orientation ◽

The increases in complexity of patient care, healthcare costs, and technological advancements shifted the healthcare delivery to interprofessional collaborative care. The study aims for identifying factors influencing the quality of team collaboration. The study examines the impact of trust and technology orientation on collaboration with the mediating effects of communication, coordination, and cooperation. The results of the study validate that (1) collaboration has positive and significant relationship with coordination, and cooperation; (2) trust has positive and significant relationship with communication, coordination, and cooperation; and (3) technology orientation has positive and significant relationship with cooperation but not with communication and coordination. The research and managerial implications of these factors are given in the discussion. The results can be used by healthcare professionals and managers to advance their understanding on the impact of trust and technology on collaboration mediating communication, coordination, and cooperation practices.

The moderating role of childhood socioeconomic status on the impact of nudging on the perceived threat of coronavirus and stockpiling intention

Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services ◽

10.1016/j.jretconser.2020.102362 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 102362

Author(s):

Jungkeun Kim ◽

Marilyn Giroux ◽

Jae-Eun Kim ◽

Yung Kyun Choi ◽

Hector Gonzalez-Jimenez ◽

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Keyword(s):

Socioeconomic Status ◽

Perceived Threat ◽

The Impact ◽

Moderating Role

Selected Properties of the Surface Layer of C45 Steel Parts Subjected to Laser Cutting and Ball Burnishing

Materials ◽

10.3390/ma13153429 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 13 (15) ◽

pp. 3429 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Agnieszka Skoczylas ◽

Kazimierz Zaleski

Keyword(s):

Surface Layer ◽

Residual Stresses ◽

Laser Cutting ◽

Experimental Studies ◽

Hardened Layer ◽

Ball Burnishing ◽

Absolute Value ◽

The Impact ◽

Compressive Residual Stresses

In this article, we report the results of experimental studies on the impact of ball burnishing parameters on the roughness, microstructure and microhardness of the surface layer of laser-cut C45 steel parts. We also analysed the distribution of residual stresses generated in the surface layer of these parts. Laser-cut parts often require finishing to improve the quality of their surface. The tests performed in this study were aimed at assessing whether ball burnishing could be used as a finishing operation for parts of this type. Ball burnishing tests were performed on an FV-580a vertical machining centre using a mechanically controlled burnishing tool. The following parameters were varied during the ball burnishing tests: burnishing force Fn, path interval fw and the diameter of the burnishing ball dn. Ball burnishing of laser-cut C45 steel parts reduced the surface roughness parameters Sa and Sz by up to 60% in relation to the values obtained after laser cutting. Finish machining also led to the reorganization of the geometric structure of the surface, resulting in an increase in the absolute value of skewness Ssk. This was accompanied by an increment in microhardness (maximum microhardness increment was ΔHV = 95 HV0.05, and the thickness of the hardened layer was gh = 40 µm) and formation of compressive residual stresses in the surface layer.

Cardiometabolic Risk and Cognitive Decline: The Role of Socioeconomic Status in Childhood and Adulthood

Journal of Health and Social Behavior ◽

10.1177/0022146519867924 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 60 (3) ◽

pp. 326-343 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Katsuya Oi ◽

Steven Haas

Keyword(s):

Socioeconomic Status ◽

Cognitive Decline ◽

Cardiometabolic Risk ◽

Later Life ◽

Socioeconomic Attainment ◽

Using Data ◽

The Impact ◽

Retirement Study

Socioeconomic conditions in childhood predict cognitive functioning in later life. It is unclear whether poor childhood socioeconomic status (SES) also predicts the acceleration of cognitive decline. One proposed pathway is via cardiometabolic risk, which has been linked to both childhood SES and earlier onset of cognitive impairment. Using data from the Health and Retirement Study, we examine the impact of childhood SES on cognitive trajectories over six years and test whether it operates through increased cardiometabolic risk and adult SES. We find that higher childhood SES leads to slower cognitive decline, partially due to lower levels of cardiometabolic risk. However, these pathways operate entirely through adult socioeconomic attainment. The results have important implications for future trends in cognitive population health within the context of growing social inequality and reduced social mobility.