scholarly journals A Voluntary Simplicity Lifestyle: Values, Adoption, Practices and Effects

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. 1903 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jessica Osikominu ◽  
Nancy Bocken
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Free Time ◽  
Consumption Patterns ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Voluntary Simplicity ◽  
Value Changes ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Insight Into

Adopting a voluntary simplicity lifestyle (VSL) contributes to a change in consumption patterns towards more sustainable ones, which is urgently needed. This study defines the VSL as a voluntary reduction of income and consumption in exchange for more free time. Our research aims to contribute with more detailed VSL criteria. A literature review develops initial VSL criteria, which are validated against and enriched by data gathered through in-depth interviews with nine voluntary simplicity practitioners. This study contributes with: (1) more detailed insights into the value changes during lifestyle adoption of a VSL, (2) a detailed perspective on significant aspects in VSL adoption as well as how they tend to happen in sequence, and (3) insight into how consumption reduces or changes and how free time is spent when adopting a VSL. A conceptual framework for more detailed VSL criteria, as proposed in this study, is valuable to characterise the VSL lifestyle and differentiate it from other lifestyles. In sum, the study contributes to clearer perspectives on the VSL and provides detailed VSL criteria. Finally, we reaffirm the potential of VSL to contribute toward changing dominant unsustainable consumption patterns and indicate directions for future research.

scholarly journals Market Orientation Conceptualizations, Components and Performance-Impacts: A Literature Review and Conceptual Framework

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 102
Author(s):  
Caroline Osuagwu
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Market Orientation ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Efficiency And Effectiveness ◽  
And Performance

Market orientation is the business idea that sees the customer, consumer or client as the centre of business activities. It is one of the strategies that may lead to the achievement of efficiency and effectiveness in many organizations. It has relevance for all sectors in an economy. This paper undertakes a review of market orientation literature pertaining to conceptualizations, components and performance impacts. Based on the literature review, the paper develops a conceptual framework and suggests likely areas for future research efforts.

scholarly journals The Unified Theory Acceptance and Use of Technology in the Industrial Internet of Things Era: A Conceptual Framework

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nugroho Ridhwan ◽  
Edi Purwanto
Keyword(s):  
Internet Of Things ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Social Influence ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Behavioral Intention ◽  
Cultural Dimensions ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Industrial Internet Of Things ◽  
Industrial Internet ◽  
Hofstede’S Cultural Dimensions

The purpose of this article is to build a conceptual framework based on literature review that will be tested in future research related to Digital Business. The results of the literature review allow for the construction of hypotheses into a conceptual framework. Furthermore, the study assesses the influence of performance expectations, efforts expectations and social influence on behavioral intention and usage behavior by modifying Hofstede’s cultural dimensions. The conceptual framework will be tested among Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) users for future research in Indonesia. Keywords: performance expectancy, effort expectancy, social influence, behavioral intention, use behavior, UTAUT, Hofstede’s cultural dimensions, Industrial IoT

scholarly journals Transformative service research: a conceptual framework based on consumer's perspective

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Veronica Ungaro ◽  
Laura Di Pietro ◽  
Maria Francesca Renzi ◽  
Roberta Guglielmetti Mugion ◽  
Maria Giovina Pasca
Keyword(s):  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Service Research ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Bottom Line ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Consumer Perspective ◽  
Social Environmental ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Depth Interviews

PurposeThis study aims to investigate the consumer's perspective regarding the relationship between services and well-being, contributing to the knowledge base in transformative service research (TSR). More specifically the aim was to understand consumers' perceptions of the relationship between services and well-being and their views about how companies can contribute (directly and/or indirectly) to achieve the well-being.Design/methodology/approachTo reach the research aim, the study adopts an explorative inductive design, carried out through a qualitative approach and grounded in 30 in-depth interviews with consumers.FindingsService sustainability represents the fundamental characteristic that determines the service ability to be transformative, requiring the implementation of the triple bottom line dimensions: social, environmental and economic. It emerged that, in the consumer's mind, the service categories that present a stronger relationship between service and well-being are as follows: healthcare, financial and transport.Originality/valueThe paper proposes a conceptual framework to describe the consumer perspective of the services' transformative role in promoting well-being, providing a theoretical lens for conducting future research and continuing to expand transformative service research (TSR).

scholarly journals Stress and Work Engagement: A Conceptual Study on Academics in Malaysian Private Universities

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (01) ◽  
pp. 7-12
Author(s):  
Sheikh Muhamad Hizam Sheikh Khairuddin ◽  
Firdaus Hilmi Nadzri
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Work Engagement ◽  
Private Universities ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Research Framework ◽  
Psychological Literature ◽  
Conceptual Study ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Stress Work

There is an abundance of studies on work engagement found in the literature. However, there is a lack of grounded research framework to be based on relating stress to work engagement of Malaysian private academics. Therefore, this study is aimed at 1). reviewing the literature on stress and work engagement; 2). applying the ASSET model of stress to work engagement; 3). hypothesizing the relationships among these variables, and 4). deriving a conceptual framework. Based on the literature review on psychological literature and the application of the ASSET model of stress, the paper proposes a model of the relationship between stress and work engagement through commitment and health. Suggestions for practice and future research are also presented. Keywords— ASSET, Malaysian private academics, stress, work engagement.

scholarly journals Knowledge Governance: Building a Conceptual Framework

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 72-92
Author(s):  
Isabel Pinho ◽  
Cláudia Pinho ◽  
António Pedro Costa
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Conceptual Model ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Analysis Framework ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
Structured Analysis ◽  
Knowledge Governance ◽  
Core Documents

This exploratory systematic literature review is a starting point for a deep literature review on “Knowledge Governance” (KGOV) topic. The aim is to have a quick picture about KGOV; specifically trying to identify the seminal, core and relevant documents. We also seek to know the contexts of these studies, as well as on what ontological levels and activities they refer to. The principal results are: a) the identification of the structure of the topic, by retrieving the main seminal articles and the most cited (core documents) and b) the building of a structured analysis framework. This framework will be used to perform a deep literature review that aim to develop an integrated and holist conceptual model on Knowledge Governance. Major conclusions are related to clues for future research on this topic.

The Home Advantage In Sport Competitions: A Literature Review

1992 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-27 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kerry S. Courneya ◽  
Albert V. Carron
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Systematic Research ◽  
Review Of Literature ◽  
Comprehensive Review ◽  
Clear Sense ◽  
Sense Of Direction ◽  
Home Advantage ◽  
Underlying Mechanisms

A home advantage in sport competitions has been well documented. The strength and consistency of the home advantage has made it a popular phenomenon in sport today. Very little systematic research has been carried out, however, and the home advantage remains one of the least understood phenomena in sport. It appears that much of the game location research has been arbitrary, and a clear sense of direction is lacking. The purpose of the present paper is to provide a conceptual framework to organize a comprehensive review of previous game location research and provide direction for future research. The review of literature indicated that the descriptive phase of inquiry has been completed, and it is time to address the underlying mechanisms responsible for the manifestation of the home advantage. Possible methodologies and areas of inquiry are highlighted and discussed.

Literature Review of Clergy Resilience and Recommendations for Future Research

2020 ◽  
pp. 009164712096813
Author(s):  
Andrea M. Sielaff ◽  
Kate Rae Davis ◽  
J. Derek McNeil
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Traumatic Stress ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Work Life ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Practical Applications ◽  
Insight Into ◽  
Professional Ministry

Clergy often experience a call to help others; however, this passion is hard to sustain because of the chronic and traumatic stress that are components of the job. Because of the unique stressors that are part of professional ministry, clergy need targeted support that is systemic as well as individual to practice resilience. This review of the research provides insight into what factors most impact clergy well-being; as congregations, supervisors, and denominations learn more about these factors, they can more effectively create environments in which clergy can be resilient. This review of the literature also illuminates what clergy might do for themselves to create a sustainable work life that supports their growth and thriving in the midst of adversity in ministry. In addition to articulating the specific stressors clergy face, this review resources congregations, clergy, and supervisors with practical applications of resilience research.

A conceptual framework for understanding the antecedents and consequences of social selling: a theoretical perspective and research agenda

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Barbara Barney-McNamara ◽  
James Peltier ◽  
Pavan Rao Chennamaneni ◽  
Keith Eric Niedermeier
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Information Exchange ◽  
Theoretical Perspective ◽  
Customer Relationship ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Social ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Antecedents And Consequences

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to provide a detail review of the social selling literature and to offer future research needs. Social selling has gained the attention of sales researchers. Rather than merely a new tool, social selling redefines the traditional sales process. However, the literature is spread across topics of social media and sales, social customer relationship management, salesforce automation and social selling, and does not provide an agreed-upon definition or tested construct for implementation. Design/methodology/approach The paper presents a comprehensive literature review of social selling and all related terminology. Findings The authors propose a social selling framework that includes personal branding, information exchange, networking and social listening to define and outline the construct while suggesting the antecedents and outcomes to guide future research. Findings from a literature review include outlining key theories used in social selling research. Originality/value This review offers a conceptual framework of social selling, including both antecedents and outcomes, to inform future research and guide academics and practitioners.

Brave new World of Warcraft: a conceptual framework for active escapism

2016 ◽  
Vol 33 (7) ◽  
pp. 498-506 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew Kuo ◽  
Richard J. Lutz ◽  
Jacob L. Hiler
Keyword(s):  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Video Game ◽  
Role Play ◽  
Virtual Space ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Naturalistic Inquiry ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Experiential Consumption ◽  
Managerial Implications ◽  
Depth Interviews

Purpose This paper aims to investigate the phenomenon of active escapism – a unique form of experiential consumption that engages fantasy and role-play as a means of coping. In contrast with passive forms of escapism, whereby consumers act as observers (e.g. watching a movie), active escapism provides consumers with the opportunity to directly interact with mediated realities, whether constructed in a virtual space (e.g. a video game) or the real world. Design/methodology/approach Within the context of video game consumption, a conceptual framework for active escapism comprised antecedents, processes and consequences is established through literature review, depth interviews and naturalistic inquiry. Findings The findings suggest that active escapism functions as a coping mechanism when consumers are confronted with external stressors that threaten either their sense of identity or control. While other forms of emotion-focused coping relieve stress through psychological avoidance (i.e. refocusing of attention away from stressors), active escapism provides the benefits of affirmation and empowerment through projective fantasy (i.e. role-play) and presence (i.e. immersion into a mediated reality). Originality/value The conceptual framework established by this analysis gives insight into the structure of active escapism as a theoretical construct, providing a foundation for future research. Managerial implications for consumer escapism (e.g. branded in-game content) are discussed.

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