Antecedents Of Behavior Research Articles

Wake up green power: experimental research on how hotel biophilic design nudges green customer citizenship behaviour

ABSTRACT Considerable research affirms the psychological antecedents of green customer citizenship behaviour (GCCB). However, few studies examined whether external environment effects can work. Building on the nudge theory, the research examines the nudging effect of hotel biophilic design on GCCB. The experimental method was carried out to test the hypotheses, including two controlled quasi-experiments (Studies 1&2) and two 2 × 2 quasi-experiments (Studies 3&4). Findings indicate hotel biophilic design nudges GCCB by the independent mediating effect of positive emotions and the chain mediating effect of ‘positive emotions → biospheric values’. Additionally, the moderating effects of empathy with nature and hotel types were confirmed. Customers who have activated empathy with nature will exhibit higher green citizenship behaviour with or without biophilic design. And biophilic design has a more significant effect on GCCB in luxury hotels. The results enrich the physical antecedents of GCCB from an environmental design perspective.

The Mechanisms of Inclusive Leadership on Newcomers' Proactive Socialization Behaviors-An Exploration Based on the Proactive Motivation Model.

This study advances newcomers' socialization research by identifying and investigating the antecedents of newcomers' proactive behaviors, a perspective often overlooked within the current studies, which primarily focuses on the outcomes of such behaviors. Based on the proactive motivation model, our core hypothesis is that inclusive leadership allows newcomers to experience psychological changes in control beliefs (can-do motivation), state promotion focus (reason-to motivation), and positive affect (energized-to motivation), which are stimulated following proactive behaviors. We further consider an individual values variable-individual power distance orientation-as the boundary condition on the influence of inclusive leadership. Research was conducted on 353 newcomers with less than one year of work experience to test the above hypothesis. The results show that inclusive leadership positively and indirectly influences the newcomers' proactive behaviors via state promotion focus and positive affect. However, the mediating effect of control beliefs was not significant. Furthermore, the positive association between inclusive leadership and two kinds of newcomer proactive motivations, and their accompanying indirect impacts on newcomers' proactive behaviors, was proved stronger at lower levels of individual power distance orientation. Additionally, it has been discovered in a follow-up complementary study that the effect of control beliefs on newcomers' proactive behaviors is transmitted through positive affect.

Situational Factors Impacting Harmful Behavior Towards Others Related to Mental Health in the Community and Their Associations: A Scoping Review Based on Systematic Reviews.

This study aimed to identify factors associated with harmful behavior toward others based on existing research. This scoping review focused on individuals at risk of harming others due to mental health issues, with the target population encompassing three settings: the community, inpatient facilities with frequent admissions and discharges, and healthcare settings where medical treatment is sought. A scoping review was conducted according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews. The terms violence, aggression, problem behavior, and workplace violence were used to search for related literature, subsequently selecting systematic reviews. A total of 24 papers were ultimately included. From the included papers, background factors (demographic, personal history, and clinical aspects); situational factors (social connection status, daily life status); psychological factors; antecedents of harmful behavior; and triggers of harmful behavior were extracted as factors associated with harmful behavior. Our results indicate that background and situational factors lead to harmful behavior toward others, disruptions in the harmony between these factors cause disturbances in psychological processes, and harmful behavior toward others is triggered by stimuli that promote such behavior. Considering that all studies reviewed herein involved inpatients and forensic patients in medical settings, further research is required to identify the factors associated with harmful behaviors occurring in the community.

Incidence and antecedents of emergent suicidal ideation and behavior among Veterans with serious mental illness receiving intensive case management.

Veterans with serious mental illness (SMI; i.e., schizophrenia-spectrum disorders, major mood disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder) are a high-risk group for suicide and little is known about those with emergent suicidal ideation and/or behavior. The primary study aim was to examine the six-month incidence and baseline antecedents of emergent suicidal ideation and/or behavior (suicidal ideation and/or behavior at six-month follow-up but not at enrollment) in Veterans with SMI enrolled in the Veterans Health Administration's (VHA) community-based treatment program (i.e., Intensive Community Mental Health Recovery [ICMHR]). A second, exploratory aim was to examine six-month follow-up ICMHR service use (e.g., frequency of contact with Veteran, type of services provided) in those with emergent suicidal ideation and/or behavior. National ICMHR program evaluation data from 2000 to 2013 were analyzed for Veterans with enrollment and six-month follow-up assessments (n=9921). Analyses examined differences in baseline characteristics and ICMHR service use in those with emergent suicidal ideation and/or behavior compared to those with other suicidal ideation and/or behavior patterns (i.e., none [at either timepoint], improved [present at enrollment but not at follow-up], persistent [present at both timepoints]). Results showed that 1.7% (n=167) of the sample had emergent suicidal ideation and/or behavior. Some suicidal ideation and/or behavior groups differed significantly from the emergent suicidal ideation and/or behavior group on odds of: lifetime hospitalizations, baseline subjective distress, affective disorder diagnosis, and baseline quality of life. Overall, historical and current clinical factors and quality of life should be assessed in this population given their association with emergent suicidal ideation and/or behavior.

Antecedents of consumer purchase intention and behavior towards organic food: the moderating role of willingness to pay premium

PurposeThis research aims to examine how health consciousness, social identity, self-identity, trust and willingness to pay premium impact individuals’ intention to make green purchases, which in turn influences organic purchasing behavior. Additionally, the study tried to examine the moderating effect of willingness to pay premium.Design/methodology/approachUtilizing a purposive sampling approach, a questionnaire survey was used to gather information from 452 customers in India. The conceptual model was assessed, and the research hypotheses were examined using partial least squares structural equation modeling.FindingsThe results of this study showed that the intention to make green purchases is strongly influenced by consumers health consciousness, social identity and trust. However, self-identity did not influence consumers green purchase intention. Furthermore, the moderating effect of willingness to pay premium was significant, except for self-identity, in the relationship of health consciousness, willingness to pay premium social identity and trust with green purchase intention.Practical implicationsThe research will help producers and marketers refine food and marketing tactics to promote a favorable perception of organic food products.Originality/valueThis study is pioneering in (1) investigating the moderating impact of willingness to pay premium (WLPP) in the relationship of health consciousness, social identity, self-identity and trust with green purchase intention and (2) investigating the influence of consumer identities on green purchase intention in the Indian context.

Impact of job insecurity, job stress and negative emotions on counterproductive work behaviour among academic employees in Ghana

The antecedents of counterproductive work behaviour (CWB) in the higher education sector have remained unexamined in available literature. Moreover, the impact of job insecurity, job stress, and negative emotions on the occurrence of CWB within the academic context have hardly been interrogated. This study therefore, aimed at investigating the impact of job insecurity, job stress and negative emotions on CWB and further examining the mediating role of job stress and negative emotions in the occurrences of CWB among academics. Data was collected from 716 academics in Technical Universities in Ghana using self-reported questionnaires with close-ended questions and a convenient sampling technique. Confirmatory Factor Analysis was conducted to verify the measurement structure of the constructs. Structural Equation Model was employed to test the hypotheses in the conceptual model. The result showed a statistically significant direct effect of job insecurity, job stress and negative emotions on the occurrence of counterproductive work behaviour among academics. It was further revealed that there is a positive relationship between job insecurity and job stress, with job stress partially mediating the relationship between job insecurity and counterproductive work behaviour. Furthermore, negative emotions acted as a partial mediator in the relationship between job stress and counterproductive work behaviour. The findings have implications for higher education institutions in taking steps to address job insecurity, job stress, and negative emotional experiences of academics to mitigate counterproductive work behaviour among academics.

Analysing consumer switching behaviour and financial antecedents to determine the intention to use central bank digital currency: evidence from the Indian economy

PurposeThe present research aims to study the behavioural intention to use the digital currencies issued by the central bank through the lens of technology acceptance and switching behaviour perspective. The study also proposes to analyse the role of financial constructs to explain the adoption intention.Design/methodology/approachThe current study develops a model by integrating the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT) and the push–pull–mooring (PPM) theory of switching behaviour. It amends the same by including financial literacy, financial inclusion and trust. A sample data of 419 respondents has been collected through a structured questionnaire and the PLS-SEM approach has been used for data analysis.FindingsThe findings suggest that UTAUT and PPM models can significantly predict individuals' readiness to adopt the central bank digital currency (CBDC). More precisely, performance expectancy, social influence, government support, relative advantage and task-technology fit jointly determine the adoption behaviour. Besides, the financial constructs also affect the intention to use CBDC.Research limitations/implicationsThe study is largely based on a quantitative approach with cross-sectional data from an Indian sample. Thus, the findings may benefit from a longitudinal approach with mixed-method data analysis. However, the study elaborates on several implications for policymakers and research scholars.Originality/valueThe present study uniquely integrates the technology adoption perspective with switching behaviour applied to the migration studies. Given the nascent stage of CBDC implementation in many countries, the current study uses a triangulation approach to enhance the understanding of its adoption behaviour.

Navigating the green wave: Understanding behavioral antecedents of sustainable cryptocurrency investment

This study fills a void in the literature on the intention to invest in sustainable cryptocurrency. It examines the behavioral antecedents of individuals' decision making in this expanding financial industry. A mixed-methods approach that combines partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) and fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis (fsQCA) is used to gain an understanding of the factors that lead to acceptance of sustainable cryptocurrencies and the obstacles to investing in them. This study is valuable for investors, policymakers, and managers in the digital currency business, providing practical insights and strategic implications. The study's findings underscore the relevance of regulatory frameworks and government assistance in fostering the adoption of sustainable cryptocurrencies. The study emphasizes the importance of customer trust and sustainability in influencing the adoption of sustainable cryptocurrencies. It advances the theory of sustainable finance, technology adoption, and behavioral economics. The study's limitations and recommendations for future research offer a path to further the understanding of this developing topic.

Actual usage assessment among cloud storage consumers in the Philippines using a machine learning ensemble approach

Cloud storage has been widely considered among developed and developing countries due to its ability to provide a platform for large data and information storage. Developing countries like the Philippines have started using this storage and have only since considered the free services. With the aim to understand utility for development and continuous patronage, there has been lacking evidence in the intention and actual use of cloud storages. The need for study is evident to promote and develop concrete strategies for cloud storage uptake, even if payment is needed for extra storage. This study analyzed the antecedents of actual use behavior of cloud storage in a developing country like the Philippines using a machine learning ensemble (MLE). With 616 valid responses, a total of 33,264 datasets were processed to analyze the actual use of cloud storage among Filipinos, measured using the integrated extended technology acceptance model and valence framework. With an average accuracy of 93% and 90% for the MLE considered, results have presented consistent output of voluntariness, subjective norm, perceived benefit, perceived usefulness, and perceived ubiquity to be contributing factors affecting actual use behavior. It could be posited that both personal and professional usage of cloud storage has been considered by users. In addition, due to people’s readiness to use technology nowadays, the adoption of which is relatively convenient for them. Evident from the findings, further technological infrastructure is needed to be enhanced in the country for a more positive continuous intention. Therefore, the application of the integrated framework may be used and expanded for other technology utilities in different countries. Lastly, practical and managerial insights were built on the results to provide strategies and development needed for marketing, utility, and application.

Antecedents of academic actual help-seeking behaviour and support services utilisation among distance education students.

The purpose of the study was to unravel the determinants that necessitate academic help-seeking intentions and promote the utilisation of support services among distance education students. This study adopted a quantitative approach based on cross-sectional survey design. The target population of the study comprised all distance education students of the College of Distance Education, University of Cape Coast. A multi-stage sampling procedure was used to select a sample of 290 respondents for the study. The main data collection instrument was a questionnaire and the data was collected from June to December, 2023. Descriptive statistics (mean and standard deviation) were used to analyse preliminary data, while the main data was analysed by structural equation modelling technique. The study found that social support, subjective needs, and availability of help were the antecedents of actual academic help-seeking behaviour among distance learners. Depressive needs were not considered as an antecedent of help-seeking behaviour. Thus, social support, subjective needs, and availability of help were significantly related to actual help-seeking behaviour among distance learners. The study further found that actual help-seeking behaviour among distance learners was also significantly related to the actual use of support services available to these learners. Finally, actual help-seeking behaviour among distance learners significantly mediated the relationship between social support, subjective needs, availability of help, and actual use of support services available to distance students. It was therefore recommended that authorities of distance education should make support services available to distance learners online and in-person to be able to meet the needs of different categories of students as well as the provisions of platforms for building social support systems among distance learners.

Household food waste reduction and leftover reuse intention: interplay of personal norms and mediating variables

ABSTRACT The literature on food waste reduction has often overlooked the complexities of household waste reduction and reuse behaviors. This study takes a novel approach by applying the norm activation model to explore households’ food waste behavior. A total of 214 responses were collected from various regions of India to ensure a diverse sample. Using a structured questionnaire based on the norm activation model, the relationships between the sense of community, the consequence of awareness, and food waste behaviors were examined. The results obtained highlighted the role of a sense of community and the consequence of awareness as significant antecedents of leftover food reuse (FR) intention and food waste reduction behavior. PLS-SEM mediation analysis revealed that reduction intention mediates the relationship between food waste antecedents and outcomes, while planning routines mediate between antecedents and reduction behavior. These findings highlight the utility of our model in predicting food waste reduction and reuse behaviors, thereby providing a comprehensive framework for household food waste strategies. Practically, the findings support the development of an app with gamified features to promote sustainable food management.

The Antecedents of Recycling Behaviour Among Online Consumers Concerning E-Commerce Packaging Waste

The increasing proliferation of e-commerce has resulted in a significant rise in packaging waste, which poses numerous environmental challenges that necessitate urgent attention. Understanding the factors driving consumers’ recycling behaviour is crucial to developing effective strategies to mitigate the environmental impact. The current study aims to examine the antecedents of recycling behaviour among Malaysian online consumers concerning e-commerce packaging waste by applying the Cognitive-Affective-Behavioural model. Empirical data were collected from 339 Malaysian university students. Structural equation modelling (SEM) was subsequently employed to test the proposed model. The SEM results confirmed that environmental knowledge directly and positively influenced recycling behaviour. Environmental concern and attitude served as serial mediators, which sequentially delineated the indirect relationship. The present study advanced the existing literature on recycling behaviour by implementing robust approaches to statistically examining the impacts and interrelationships of the key constructs influencing recycling behaviour among online consumers concerning e-commerce packaging waste.

Helping in Times of War: How Uncertainty Modulates Aid to Ukrainian Refugees through Compassion and Threat

Abstract The present paper focuses on the antecedents of solidarity behavior towards Ukrainian refugees, specifically examining the role of subjective uncertainty generated in public opinion by the aggression of Ukraine on feelings of compassion and perceptions of refugees as a threat. Based on pooled data from six representative samples collected in different waves during the first six months of the Russian army’s invasion of Ukraine among a representative sample of adult Italian citizens (N = 6,063), the study provided support for the intensification hypothesis, suggesting that uncertainty can act as an affective amplifier. Indeed, the results showed that uncertainty increased perceptions of refugees as a threat (acting on its emotional component, i.e., anxiety), but also feelings of compassion, which is a main driver of solidarity. Moreover, compassion seemed to reduce the (perceived) threat posed by refugees on an economic, cultural, security, or political level. The pattern of relationships tested in the model proved to be stable across different areas of the country and for the first 6 months of the Russian invasion, suggesting that the empathic concern generated by the suffering of the Ukrainian population under attack did not significantly diminish its effects over the period considered.

Behavioral strategy in evolution: A review and conceptual framework

Behavioral strategy integrates psychology with strategic management theory and practice, offering realistic insights into human cognition, emotions, and social behavior in strategic management. Yet behavioral strategy's antecedents, mechanisms, consequences, and moderators and their interconnectedness and future directions remain unclear. We explore this field's development and current state based on a systematic literature review of 241 articles. We develop a conceptual framework using a coevolutionary perspective and a socially situated cognition approach, which captures essential behavioral strategy elements and dynamics. We advance the field by emphasizing multilevel coevolving dynamics and the interplay of cognition and emotions in shaping strategic behavior. Furthermore, our framework situates cognition within social contexts. We propose an expanded research agenda for the field that highlights artificial intelligence's potential role in enhancing behavioral strategy and the connection between heuristics and nudge frameworks.

Emotions as antecedents of sustainable travel behaviour

Promoting the use of sustainable transport alternatives is critical for reducing carbon emissions. In this paper, we propose a cognitive mechanism that explains the extent to which individuals use different sustainable travel modes (e.g., the bus, train, bicycle, and car-sharing). Specifically, we hypothesise negative emotions related to cars as an antecedent of sustainable travel mode use where emotions such as shame, sadness, and upset are positively associated with the extent to which individuals use sustainable transport modes. These negative emotions are further hypothesised to mediate the effect of car attitudes on sustainable travel mode use. Using a broadly representative sample of the UK population (N = 1294), we test these hypotheses and find, firstly, that car attitudes are negatively associated with the use of all sustainable travel modes. Secondly, we demonstrate that negative emotions related to cars mediate this effect. In other words, negative emotions – and not car attitudes – are (positively) associated with the extent to which individuals use all sustainable travel modes. The more individuals perceive the car as something ‘good’, the less they experience emotions such as shame, sadness, and upset when thinking about cars; and it is these negative emotions that then drive sustainable travel mode use. Our study reveals that emotions can and should also be understood as antecedents of sustainable travel modes. We then discuss implications for practitioners and further research.

Antecedents and prevalence of destructive leadership behaviour: the case in primary and middle level schools

ABSTRACT The main purpose of this empirical study was to investigate the antecedents and prevalence of destructive leadership behaviour in primary and middle-level schools of the state of Amhara, Ethiopia. A mixed approach with an embedded research design was employed. Multi-stage stratified sampling was applied to select 748 teacher respondents. One sample t-test, multiple regression and hierarchical multiple regression model were used to analyse the data. The study revealed that antecedents of destructive leadership were moderately exhibited in Primary and Middle-Level Schools. When the prevalence of destructive leadership was regressed on susceptible followers, leader behaviour and conducive environment antecedents of destructive leadership, 61% of the variance in the prevalence of destructive leadership behaviour was accounted for by the interplay of susceptible followers, leader behaviour and conducive environment. Leader behaviour antecedent of DLB contributes more to the prevalence of destructive leadership behaviour among principals in primary and middle schools. Based on the findings of the study it is inferred that the antecedents of destructive leadership were moderately exhibited in the primary and middle-level schools of the study area.

What drives problematic Bitcoin investment behavior?: The role of financial literacy

PurposeAlongside its remarkable growth, problematic Bitcoin investment (BI) behavior and its associated negative consequences have become prevalent, and only a few studies have examined it. Therefore, this study aims to examine problematic BI behavior by investigating its specific antecedents and consequences and identifying which antecedents were more influential in it. In addition, we also examine the role of financial literacy on the relationship between the antecedents and problematic BI behavior.Design/methodology/approachWe collected survey data from 413 investors with Bitcoin investment experience in 2018, when a Bitcoin frenzy occurred. The partial least squares method was used to test the proposed research model.FindingsThe results show that prudent, negative urgency, overexpectation and sensation seeking are positively associated with problematic BI behavior, while restraint is negatively associated. Problematic BI behavior is negatively related to investor well-being. Our findings also indicate that both objective and subjective financial literacy moderate the relationship between the antecedents and problematic BI behavior. Four types of investors in terms of their objective and subjective Bitcoin knowledge show different patterns in the relationship between the antecedents and problematic BI behavior.Originality/valueThis study offers insights for researchers by providing a deeper understanding of the contextual antecedents of problematic BI behavior and the role of financial literacy in it. This study provides detailed implications for financial institutions, policymakers, and regulators to guide rational Bitcoin investment behaviors.

Determinants of customer buying behaviour in omnichannel retailing: a systematic literature review and future research directions

PurposeAdvances in digital technologies and the growing number of touch points have had a significant impact on the shopping behaviour of omnichannel customers. Several research papers have explored different facets of omnichannel, but only a few have thoroughly explored the literature on showrooming and webrooming simultaneously. This paper aims to identify the key groups of antecedents influencing customer buying behaviour in omnichannel, under the influence of digital technologies, with a particular focus on showrooming and webrooming.Design/methodology/approachOur study conducted a systematic literature review to identify the factors influencing customers’ buying behaviour in omnichannel, which have been the subject of academic discussion over the last decade. We finalized 149 articles for the thematic analysis and identified three groups of antecedents: channel-related, product-related and consumer-related with their subgroups.FindingsUnder channel-related antecedents, cost and perceived benefits, search convenience, need for interaction and situational circumstances have been identified as major attributes. The expressiveness of the product, product demonstration and search and experienced products have been identified under product-related antecedents, followed by price consciousness, past experiences, perceived risks and shopping motivations as leading attributes under consumer-related antecedents. The study revealed the multifaceted influence of digital technologies on omnichannel buying behaviour. Digital technologies are shaping the antecedents related to channels, products and consumers. Digital technologies simultaneously mediate between antecedents and the selection of a specific path within an omnichannel environment. Showrooming and webrooming should no longer be seen as general concepts. The rise of digital technologies has led to the development of new consumer journey patterns and the blurring of distinctions between showrooming and webrooming. A conceptual framework has been proposed to understand consumers' omnichannel behaviour, having considered the identified antecedents and the role of digital technologies.Practical implicationsThis study advances the academic understanding of consumer behaviour in omnichannel under the influence of digital technologies and provides important implications for omnichannel management. With the advancement of digital technologies such as augmented reality and virtual reality, retailers should implement channel integration strategies to bridge the gap between online and offline channels, providing a memorable shopping experience for omnichannel customers.Originality/valueThis study is unique because it identifies and analyses the antecedents of consumer behaviour in omnichannel settings under the influence of digital technologies. It also uncovers new potential combinations of showrooming and webrooming patterns. The proposed framework can help retailers in their future planning of omnichannel strategies.

A study on how generational differences impact certain behavioural antecedents of employee creativity in Saudi Arabia

A study on how generational differences impact certain behavioural antecedents of employee creativity in Saudi Arabia

Fostering innovation through green HRM: The mediating role of organizational support and green commitment

This study aims to investigate the role of green human resource management (GHRM) on innovative work behavior in helping organizations to implement environmentally friendly business practices. By using natural resource-based view and social exchange theory as theoretical lens, we consider the role of green HRM, perceived organizational support for the environment, green knowledge sharing, and green commitment as antecedents of innovative work behavior. The sample is 215 employees from the MSME’s manufacturing industrial sector in West Java province selected using purposive sampling, then the data was analyzed using structural equation models (SEM-PLS). The research results show that GHRM practices have a positive and significant influence on green commitment, green knowledge sharing, and innovative work behavior. Apart from that, the moderating role of green knowledge sharing is found to strengthen the relationship between green human resource management and green commitment. The mediating role of green commitment in the relationship between GHRM and employee innovative work behavior is also confirmed. This study also found that organizational support indirectly influences green commitment. The findings of this study provide contribution to the literature, especially in the field of organizational behavior by emphasizing the role of GHRM practice to stimulate innovative work behavior of employees. It also provides practical implications for organizations to adopt environmentally friendly business practices as an effort to improve their positive outcomes of the employees.