Awareness Of Intention Research Articles

Modeling The Factors Influencing the Intention to use Recycled Shopping Bags in Penang

Objectives: This study investigates the factors that affect the intention of using a recycled shopping bags at hypermarkets and convenience stores among Penang residents. Theoretical Framework: This study applied the Theory of Value-Belief-Norm using the three stated variables: Awareness of Consequences, Personal Norm, and Intention to Use Recycled Shopping Bags. In addition, this study combines aspects from the Theory of Planned Behaviour and includes three additional variables: Subjective Norms, Attitude, and Perceived Behaviour Control. Method: An online questionnaire was used to gather data from 384 residents of Penang. The SmartPLS 4 program was utilized to perform structural analysis in order to examine the correlation between the research variables. Results and Discussions: The results show that all hypothesized variables explain the intention to use recycled shopping bags. Specifically, it has been shown that higher awareness of the environment, more intense personal norms, positive attitude towards the use of recycled bags, support for subjective norms, and higher perceived behavioural control are the most significant factors contributing to a greater intention to use recycled shopping bags. Research Implications: Research The findings of this study provide important recommendations for researchers, governments and retailers to promote the use of recycled shopping bags. Practitioners should emphasize personal responsibility and conduct educational campaigns to increase awareness of personal impacts on the environment. Governments should educate community leaders through education programs and provide resources and incentives for environmental initiatives. Retailers want to create environmentally friendly brand identities, use narrative to promote the benefits of recycled materials, and engage consumers with interactive campaigns. Overall, a multi-faceted approach involving an awareness campaign about plastic bag pollution may improve positive attitudes, social norms, and perceived behavioural control. Ultimately, it increases the use of recycled shopping bags among Penang residents.

Tourists’ ethically responsible participation in animal-based tourism: A configurational impact assessment

Ethical concerns about animal-based tourism are raising ongoing attention from the international community, and investigation of tourists’ ethically responsible behaviors in animal eco-tourism is limited. This study investigated the formation of ethically responsible behaviors by integrating constituents from the value-belief-norm (VBN) theory, the norm-activation model (NAM), and the theory of planned behavior (TPB), including biospheric value, altruistic value, ethical beliefs, awareness of ethical issues, ascribed responsibility, personal norm, attitude, social norm, and behavioral intentions with regard to animal-based tourism. The cultural involvement of Confucian harmony and media coverage were found to positively influence awareness of ethical issues. The proposed research framework was further optimized by identifying a moderator, described as perceptions of animal protection. Methodologically, along with structural equation modeling (SEM) analysis, this study also used fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis (fsQCA) to evaluate asymmetric configurations (causal recipes) and necessary conditions for predicting different levels of behavioral intentions in animal-based tourism.

Youth Attitudes Toward Commercial Sexual Exploitation and Help-Seeking: An Analysis of Data Collected by the Not a Number Trafficking Prevention Program

This study involved secondary data analysis of baseline and post-program survey data collected from youth ages 10–21, who participated in in the Not a Number (NAN) trafficking prevention program across 24 states (N = 10,915). Analyses examined differences in baseline awareness of CSE dynamics and help-seeking intention across youth subgroups and measured changes pre- and post-program delivery. Older youth knew more about trafficking but reported less intention to seek help from different resources in exploitive situations. Gender minority youth reported lower rates of help-seeking intention compared to other youth. Post-program outcomes were significantly different from baseline across all outcomes.

Content validation of a Facebook HPV vaccination promotion intervention (#HPVvaxtalks) created for young Black adults (18-26 years old).

Despite the expansion in human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination recommendations, vaccine uptake and completion remain low among Black individuals. An 8-week Facebook intervention (#HPVvaxtalks) was developed to increase knowledge and awareness of HPV risk factors, risk perceptions, and vaccination intention and uptake. This article details the formative phase of experts' feedback and participants' satisfaction on the components of the #HPVvaxtalks for content useability, acceptability, relevance, and visual appeal to inform further refinements. A convenience sample of 5 experts and 13 young Black adults were invited to provide feedback on #HPVvaxtalks intervention content. The experts reviewed and provided feedback via a survey and open-ended questions. After incorporating suggestions from experts' feedback, 13 participants viewed #HPVvaxtalks posts, took part in a virtual focus group, and completed a survey. Qualitative data were thematically analyzed and integrated with survey results. Experts and participants mean age were 41.9±2.3 and 21.2±1.9 years, respectively. Experts and participants reported positive ratings for intervention posts, including useability, acceptability, relevance, and visual appeal. Data provided areas for improvements of #HPVvaxtalks. CONCLUSION: Experts indicated strong content validity and participants showed satisfaction with #HPVvaxtalks content. Ensuring acceptability, relevance, and appeal of the intervention for the target population is an integral part of intervention development.

MZ세대의 개인적 특성과 롤모델, 불안감이 창업기회인식을 매개로 창업의도에 미치는 영향에 관한 연구

In the early age of the MZ generation, the number of N workers participating in side projects in addition to jobs that earn main income to prepare for retirement is increasing. Some of them are increasingly interested in starting their own businesses as they prepare for retirement. At this point, this study conducted an online survey of the MZ generation among prospective founders nationwide. The collected data were selected and valid 272 copies were obtained and used for analysis. Correlation verification was analyzed using Pearson correlation. As a result of the division, first, autonomy among personal characteristics was found to have a significant effect on entrepreneurship intention. On the other hand, it was found that creativity and conductivity were not significant among personal characteristics. Second, the role model was found to have a significant influence on entrepreneurship intention. Third, among anxiety, workplace anxiety had a significant effect on entrepreneurship intention, but future anxiety was not. In the mediating effect test of entrepreneurship opportunity recognition, the mediating effect of entrepreneurship opportunity recognition was found between creativity, conductivity, autonomy, and entrepreneurship intention among individual characteristics. It was found that there was a mediating effect of entrepreneurship opportunity recognition between the relationship between the role model and entrepreneurship intention. On the other hand, among anxiety, recognition of start-up opportunities was found to have no mediating effect between the relationship between job anxiety, future anxiety, and start-up intention. These findings could present a differentiated perspective on the start-up intention of the MZ generation. In addition, by providing important clues to raising awareness of start-up intention, it will be possible to provide a solution to the development of a program to recognize start-up opportunities for the MZ generation.

Optimizing Brand Awareness and Purchase Intent in Travel Agents: Communication Strategy through Social Media Marketing

High demand of tourism services in Indonesia has increased the number of travel agency businesses. However, conventional travel agencies must face difficulties by competing with Online Travel Agents (OTAs). This study aims to investigate the impact of communication strategy using the AIDA model on social media marketing strategies in enhancing brand awareness of traditional travel agencies and purchase intention. 420 respondents who have acquired conventional travel agency services via social media filled out the e-questionnaire and became the sample of this study. Data analysis was done using the partial least square structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) method. This study found a positive relationship between communication strategy using the AIDA model and its impact on social media marketing. A positive correlation between brand awareness and purchase intention to social media marketing was also found. The findings of this research can be utilized by traditional travel agents to reorganize their marketing strategies through social media to increase brand awareness and purchase intention so that they will be able to compete with OTAs.

Understanding consumers’ adoption of e-pharmacy in Qatar: applying the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology

Purpose This study aims to investigate the factors influencing the adoption of online pharmacies in Qatar using the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology-2 (UTAUT-2) framework. Specifically, this study examines the impact of performance expectancy, effort expectancy, social influence, hedonic motivation, habit, technology trust, perceived risk and users’ level of awareness of behavioral intention, which in turn affects the adoption of online pharmacies. Furthermore, this study explores the moderating role of word-of-mouth (WOM) recommendations on the relationship between behavioral intention and online pharmacy adaptation. Design/methodology/approach This study adopted a descriptive, quantitative approach to investigate the UTAUT-2 model in the context of consumers’ adoption of e-pharmacy in Qatar. Through convenience sampling, 455 responses were collected from regular customers accessing online pharmacy services. The data were analyzed using Smart-PLS 3.2 software to examine the hypothesized relationships. Findings The results showed that WOM recommendations significantly enhanced the relationship between behavioral intention and adopting online pharmacies in Qatar. This study identified the factors that may hinder or enable the adoption of online pharmacies, including performance expectancy, effort expectancy, social influence, hedonic motivation, habit, technology trust, perceived risk and users’ level of awareness. Research limitations/implications This study contributes to the existing literature on technology acceptance by extending the UTAUT-2 model and recognizing three additional variables (perceived risk, technology trust and technology awareness). These need to be investigated against UTAUT-2 variables to detect the significance of their impact on adapting the e-health concept in Qatar. The potential for cultural change to accelerate the adoption of online pharmacies is highlighted. Future research should explore the role of moral and cultural factors in technology adoption. Practical implications The results underscore the economic and social significance of e-pharmacy adoption, particularly within the context of a developing country. Considering the positive intentions expressed by individuals toward e-pharmacy, it becomes crucial for managers and decision-makers to make strategic choices to address any challenges that may arise. Policymakers are encouraged to enhance their services and implement various development initiatives to expand e-pharmacy accessibility and availability. Originality/value This study builds upon previous research on e-commerce in the pharmaceutical industry and provides a comprehensive understanding of customers in developing countries. Extending the UTAUT-2 model and identifying additional variables contributes to the knowledge of e-health concepts in Qatar. The findings have practical implications for developing strategies to promote online pharmacy adoption in Qatar and other countries.

Survey on monkeypox knowledge awareness, risk perception and vaccination intention in men who have sex with men in five cities in northeast China

Objective: To understand the monkeypox knowledge awareness, risk perception and vaccination intention in men who have sex with men (MSM) in five cities in northeast China. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted by using electronic questionnaire in MSM selected by convenience sampling in five cities in northeast China (Shenyang, Panjin, Changchun, Harbin and Jiamusi) from June 28 to July 8, 2023 by local centers for disease control and prevention and MSM communities. The sample size was estimated to be 220. Information about their demographics, monkeypox-related knowledge awareness, perceived concern about epidemic risk perception, and monkeypox vaccination intention were collected. Logistic regression model was used to analyze related factors for MSM's monkeypox vaccination intention. Results: In 355 MSM, 63.9% (227/355) had monkeypox vaccination intentions, and 55.5% (197/355) had high awareness of monkeypox related knowledge with a mean knowledge awareness score of 3.7±1.5. MSM with education level of high-school and above (aOR=1.93, 95%CI:1.01-3.69), higher knowledge awareness score (aOR=1.19, 95%CI:1.02-1.40) and higher risk perception of monkeypox infection (aOR=1.82, 95%CI:1.15-2.88), were more willing to receive monkeypox vaccination. The main reasons for willingness to receive monkeypox vaccine were preventing monkeypox (86.3%, 196/227) and worrying about appearance being affected (62.1%, 141/227). The main reasons for unwillingness for the vaccination included concerns about vaccine safety (53.1%, 68/128), clinical progression of AIDS being affected (46.1%, 59/128) and efficacy of antiretroviral therapy being affected (44.5%, 57/128). Conclusions: The levels of knowledge awareness and vaccine intentions still need to be improved among MSM in five cities of northeast China. It is necessary to improve the awareness of monkeypox and intention of monkeypox vaccination, promote protected sex behavior and self-assessment of infection risk, reduce vaccine hesitancy and increase monkeypox vaccination intention in MSM in 5 cities in northeast China.

Awareness of Digital Transformation, Satisfaction, and Intention to Learn Online Through the E-Learning System Among Vietnamese Students: A Case Study at Tra Vinh University

Awareness of Digital Transformation, Satisfaction, and Intention to Learn Online Through the E-Learning System Among Vietnamese Students: A Case Study at Tra Vinh University

PERILAKU PEMBELIAN PRODUK FASHION MEWAH PALSU PADA KONSUMEN DI JAKARTA

The flow of globalization makes world development more advanced. this has a positive impact but also a negative impact. One area that has seen an impact from globalization is the fashion industry. The progress of the fashion industry which is getting better and more diverse makes people compete to buy trending products. In addition, globalization has also caused people's lifestyles to change, and they tend to be more consumptive. Primary data was obtained by distributing questionnaires to measure seven variables, namely: integrity, materialism, risk seeking, price-quality inference, self-perception of smart shopper, subjective norm and value awareness of the purchase intention of counterfeit luxury fashion products. This study uses the T-test analysis, with the results showing that the factors that influence the purchase intention of counterfeit luxury fashion products are risk-seeking factors that are positively related to the purchase intention of counterfeit luxury fashion products. This is supported by the dominance of the sample, namely that around 71 people (70.3%) were female and the ages of the respondents mostly ranged from 16-25 years for a total of 95 people (94.1%) who turned out to be the dominant occupation of the respondents as 90 students (98.1%). This is related to the income data of this study, which shows that respondents with no income dominate as many as 37 people (36.6%); the difference is thin with respondents who earn Rp. 1,000,000 - Rp. 2,000,000 as many as 32 people (31.7%), because the dominant respondent is still a student or college student. So, it can be concluded that risk seeking is positively related to the intention to purchase fake luxury fashion products because students have the attitude to be ready to bear the risks that will arise after buying fake luxury fashion products.Keywords: Purchasing; Counterfeit; Luxury Product; Risk Seeking

Determinan Factor that Affect The Intention to Use Sharia Financing: Piety as a Moderator

This study aims to determine the influence of the social environment, religious Awareness, profit margins, and ease of intention to use Sharia financing by using Piety as a moderation variable. The research method used is the quantitative method. The number of samples in this study was 94.04, rounded up to 100 respondents. Question indicators are measured using the Likert scale, which has five levels of preference, each of which is scored from 1 to 5. The results of the research obtained were processed using Smart-PLS. Based on the results of the analysis of research results using Smart-PLS, it shows that 1) The social environment does not have a positive and insignificant effect on the intention to use Islamic financing; 2) Religious Awareness has a positive and significant effect on the intention to use sharia financing; 3) Profit margins have no positive and insignificant effect on the intention to use financing; 4) Ease has a positive and significant influence with the intention to use Islamic financing that has significant results; 5) Piety has no positive and insignificant effect with the intention of using sharia financing whose results are insignificant; 6) Moderation Effect 1 has no positive and insignificant effect on the intention to use Islamic financing; 7) Moderation Effect 2 has no positive and insignificant influence on the intention to use Islamic financing; 8) Moderation Effect 3 has no positive and insignificant influence on the intention to use Islamic financing; 9) Moderation Effect 4 has no positive and insignificant influence on the intention to use Islamic financing.

The “hidden side” of intergroup contact: The role of perceived social structure in motivating support for social change among the disadvantaged and the advantaged

Intergroup contact is a powerful prejudice-reduction strategy, but research has also revealed its undesirable effects among the disadvantaged. To unravel these counterintuitive effects, we examine the explanatory role of sociostructural factors (permeability of group boundaries as well as stability and legitimacy of inequality) in the link between intergroup contact and both perceived group discrimination against the disadvantaged and support for collective action. We relied on quasirepresentative or nationwide samples of immigrants ( N = 1,539) and host nationals ( N = 838), who participated in two survey-based studies. Among the disadvantaged, contact was associated with less awareness of group discrimination and collective action intentions via more perceptions of permeability and/or stability. Among the advantaged, intergroup contact was associated with greater awareness of group discrimination and collective action intentions (primarily) via perceived illegitimacy of existing status disparities. Our findings elucidate the importance of structural factors in understanding the implications of intergroup contact in addressing inequality and inequity, as well as designing contact-based interventions.

Analysis of Customer Behavior and Attitudes (General Risk) on Satisfaction, Trust and Halal Awareness of Purchase Intentions in Food Delivery Applications

The COVID-19 pandemic in Indonesia has caused changes in people’s behavior, such as increased use of online shops, working at home (WFH), and other social activities carried out virtually or online. One of the policies in the era of the COVID-19 pandemic is social distancing or physical distancing, which causes people to keep their distance and avoid crowds to break the chain of the spread of COVID-19. In addition, the existence of social distancing or physical distancing policies has resulted in high product purchases online, one of which is product purchases in food delivery applications. Now, on the food delivery application is not policy regarding halal awareness so that purchasing products online makes customers see common risks such as health risks, psychological risks, environmental risks, social risks, quality risks, financial risks, and time-loss risk that affects customer trust, customer satisfaction, and purchase intention. The purpose of this study is to identify the factors of customer attitudes and behavior (general risks) that affect customer satisfaction and trust and the effect of awareness, satisfaction, and trust of halal awareness on the intention to buy halal products in food delivery applications.

Trust-in-government and social economic norms: assessing the heterogeneity of consumers in the USA and Mexico using the VBN theory

PurposeThe improper disposal of potentially harmful products is a problem that affects both developed and emerging countries. Using the Values-Beliefs-Norms (VBN) theory, this research attempts to uncover the key differences and similarities between both contexts and to extend the theory to include trust-in-government (TIG) as a moderating variable.Design/methodology/approachThe data used in this study were drawn from two samples: Mexicans and Americans by administering a paper and pencil survey. To test the conceptual model and to contrast the results, partial least squares (PLS-SEM) and multigroup analysis were used.FindingsThis research finds that consumers in emerging countries like Mexico are less likely to act on their beliefs to engage in protesting behaviors when confronted with an environmental problem such as the improper disposal of potentially harmful products. Consumers on both sides of the border are more likely to engage in consumer activism behaviors if social economic norms (SEN) are considered. Furthermore, the multi-group analysis revealed that US consumers' TIG moderates the relationship between awareness of consequences (AC) and consumer activism intention (CAI) contrasting with Mexican consumers where such moderating relationship does not exist.Originality/valueThis research makes a significant contribution to the literature by evaluating TIG as an important predictor of consumer activism behaviors. TIG can significantly affect consumer activism behaviors in the United States, but not in Mexico. It also demonstrates that SEN rather than social benefit norms (SBN) can trigger CAI in both samples.

Involvement of micro, small and medium entrepreneurs (MSMEs) in takaful in Sri Lanka: an extension of theory of planned behaviour

PurposeThis study aims to investigate the factors affecting micro, small and medium entrepreneurs’ (MSMEs) behavioural intention to participate in takaful schemes in Sri Lanka.Design/methodology/approachThis research adopted a quantitative approach using primary data from a questionnaire. Out of 470 questionnaires, 432 were collected (91.91%) from MSMEs in Kalmunai business region in Sri Lanka. The data obtained were analysed using partial least square-structural equation modelling.FindingsThis study revealed that the extension model of the theory of planned behaviour (TPB) can be effectively applied to behavioural intentions towards a takaful scheme by MSMEs. Out of eight hypotheses, seven were significant, including: attitude towards behavioural intention; subjective norm; perceived behavioural control; knowledge; religiosity; income; trust in takaful as a significant influence. However, awareness of intention was not found to be significant.Practical implicationsThis study suggests advantages for takaful providers in Sri Lanka, especially marketing departments, for enhancing sale of products, refurbishing marketing strategies and understanding the purchasing motivation of business entrepreneurs. This study guides takaful companies as to where they should concentrate to enhance market penetration.Originality/valuePrevious studies have concentrated on only three factors which comprise TPB. This paper’s main contribution is on the uniqueness of the Muslim minority context in a pluralistic context, providing a marketing model for takaful operators based on the different relevant dimensions.

The Impact of Awareness for the Consequences from Adopting Electric Scooters—The Crucial Role of Warm Glow and Extrinsic Appeal

With the rapidly development of electricity technology and renewable energy, adopting electric vehicles (EVs) not only can efficiently collaborate with renewable energy, but also can help decrease the negative environmental effects of traditional vehicles. However, even though electric vehicles offer many advantages, most consumers still hesitate to buy or even rent them. While there is a large growing body of studies focusing on topics related to electric public transportation and electric cars, there is still a shortage of them examining electric scooters (ESs). Based on the norm activation model (NAM), green consumption effect, and extrinsic motivation, this study aims to present the crucial antecedence of consumers’ intention to adopt ESs. As a main transportation for most of the people in Taiwan, this research adopts design of experiments and develops two studies to collect data from Taiwan. The results show that warm glow mediates the positive relationship between awareness of consequences and intention to adopt them. Moreover, the interacting effect of awareness of consequences and extrinsic appeal on intention to adopt ESs is mediated by the warm glow. For academia, the results herein fill the gap related to electric transportation. In real-world practice, this study provides valuable suggestions for governments that want to abate any negative impact from traditional scooters.

Lambs of Sacrifice: Termination, the Mixed-blood Utes, and the Problem of Indian Identity

Lambs of Sacrifice: Termination, the Mixed-blood Utes, and the Problem of Indian Identity

Greenwash Online Marketing: Does Indonesian Gen-Z Still Have The Intention To Repurchase Green Products?

This research was conducted to know whether Gen-Z in Indonesia still has the intention to buy bottled drinking water after knowing the term greenwash marketing by looking at the mediating effect of environmental concern and perceived quality. The study was conducted using a survey method of 160 Gen-Z respondents in Indonesia and analyzed using SmartPLS. From the research results, there is no significant relationship between greenwash perception and environmental concern with Gen-Z's intention to repurchase bottled drinking water products. However, the relationship between greenwash perception and environmental awareness and quality perception of Gen-Z's intention to repurchase bottled drinking water products was significant. Managers are also expected to focus more on maintaining the quality of bottled drinking water by paying more attention to the environment because clean water can only be obtained if natural preservation and ecosystem balance are correctly maintained, thus avoiding the impression of greenwash marketing in online media. Keywords: Greenwash marketing, environmental concern, perceived quality, repurchase intention, Gen-Z

Design Factors of Shared Situation Awareness Interface in Human–Machine Co-Driving

Automated vehicles can perceive their environment and control themselves, but how to effectively transfer the information perceived by the vehicles to human drivers through interfaces, or share the awareness of the situation, is a problem to be solved in human–machine co-driving. The four elements of the shared situation awareness (SSA) interface, namely human–machine state, context, current task status, and plan, were analyzed and proposed through an abstraction hierarchy design method to guide the output of the corresponding interface design elements. The four elements were introduced to visualize the interface elements and design the interface prototype in the scenario of “a vehicle overtaking with a dangerous intention from the left rear”, and the design schemes were experimentally evaluated. The results showed that the design with the four elements of an SSA interface could effectively improve the usability of the human–machine interface, increase the levels of human drivers’ situational awareness and prediction of dangerous intentions, and boost trust in the automatic systems, thereby providing ideas for the design of human–machine collaborative interfaces that enhance shared situational awareness in similar scenarios.

Phenomenological control as cold control.

We first review recent work from our laboratory, which construes hypnotizability as an example of a more general trait of capacity for phenomenological control, which people can use to create subjective experiences in many nonhypnotic contexts where those experiences fulfill people's goals. Second, we review recent work, which construes phenomenological control as a specifically metacognitive process, where intentional cognitive and motor action occurs without awareness of specific intentions (cold control theory). In terms of the reach of phenomenological control, we argue that various laboratory phenomena, namely vicarious pain, mirror-touch synesthesia, and the rubber hand illusion are to an unknown degree a construction of phenomenological control. The argument can of course be extended in principle to other findings. In terms of the reach of cold control, we present a new theory of intentional binding and show how intentional binding can measure the absence of conscious intentions in the hypnotic context. We obtain no evidence that cold control confers abilities beyond the changes in the metacognitive monitoring it postulates, and we explore the negative correlation between mindfulness and cold control viewed as a lack of mindfulness of intentions.