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2022

The Influence of Human Values, Environmental Awareness, and Attitudes on the Intention to Purchase Cannabis-Based Skincare Cosmetics

Autores
Ribeiro, NG; Anana, ES; Barbosa, B;

Publicação
SUSTAINABILITY

Abstract
This article analyzes consumer intentions to purchase cannabis-based skincare cosmetics by considering the role of human values, environmental awareness, and attitudes toward cannabis-based skincare cosmetics and their industrial use. The literature enabled the definition of a set of nine hypotheses, which were tested by a quantitative study with 230 participants from Portugal. Data were collected online in 2021 using snowball sampling. Structural equation modeling and mean difference tests were used for the hypothesis testing. The results suggest that personal values regarding openness to change and conservation indirectly influence the acceptance of cannabis-derived cosmetic products by reinforcing attitudes toward cannabis-based skincare cosmetics, and that environmental awareness influences the intention to purchase cannabis-based skincare cosmetics. This article provides relevant insights for both practitioners and researchers, as it demonstrates that both attitudes toward cannabis-based skincare cosmetics and the attitude toward the use of cannabis by the cosmetic industry predict purchase intentions of cannabis-based skin care cosmetics and therefore, should be considered for the development of the strategy for communicating with consumers. The article also makes some suggestions about the profiles of consumers most willing to buy this type of product, highlighting the role of environmental awareness and human values as strong determinants that influence the purchase intention of cannabis-based skincare cosmetics.

2022

How Collectivism Affects Organic Food Purchase Intention and Behavior: A Study with Norwegian and Portuguese Young Consumers

Autores
Roseira, C; Teixeira, S; Barbosa, B; Macedo, R;

Publicação
SUSTAINABILITY

Abstract
Organic food purchase behavior is attracting increasing attention from researchers and managers. However, there is a need to further explore differences among groups of consumers, namely with regards to cultural dimensions. To help fill this gap, this article aims to examine the impact of collectivism on the determinants of organic food purchase intention and behavior. Building on the theory of planned behavior, this article suggests its extension by considering an additional set of explanatory variables that are shown to be relevant to explain consumer behavior. It includes a quantitative study conducted with young consumers from two European countries, Norway (n = 468) and Portugal (n = 448). Structural equation modelling allowed to conclude that collectivism positively impacts attitude, subjective norm, perceived price, and environmental concern towards organic food. The expected positive impacts of collectivism on product availability and health concerns were not supported by the study. Furthermore, the positive impact of attitude, subjective norm, perceived price, health consciousness, and environmental concerns on intention to purchase organic food were also confirmed, even though availability had an insignificant impact on intentions. Finally, and aligned with extant literature, this study also found a positive impact of intention to purchase behavior on organic food. Interestingly, the positive relationship between Collectivism and Availability, and between Availability and Purchase Intention, was only significant for Portugal. The study confirms the relevance of considering cultural dimensions, particularly collectivism/individualism, to further understand consumer behaviors toward organic food. Based on the findings, implications for both managers and researchers are highlighted.

2022

Newspaper Digital Content During and After the Silly Season

Autores
Lima, AM; Teixeira, SF; Barbosa, B;

Publicação
Implementing Automation Initiatives in Companies to Create Better-Connected Experiences

Abstract
This chapter aims to understand the options for distributing newspaper content online and offline. By adopting a case study approach, it analyses the content strategy of one of the most widely read newspapers in Portugal, Jornal de Notícias (JN). Several data sources were used, including an interview with the director and a survey with 570 readers. JN shared a much larger number of news in the paper version. It is a newspaper focused on difficult news; however, it combines this strategy with the use of infotainment, especially in the online version. This chapter highlights the importance of aligning the content strategy and the preferences of readers.

2022

Luxury Fashion Brands' Website Strategies: A Study with Portuguese Designers

Autores
Teixeira, S; Barbosa, B; Ferreira, C; Reis, JL;

Publicação
MARKETING AND SMART TECHNOLOGIES, VOL 1

Abstract
This article aims to identify the success factors for Website strategies of independent luxury fashion designers to communicate their brands and to foster lasting relationships with customers. The article includes an empirical study with 14 Portuguese luxury fashion brands designers that combine Website analysis and interviews with its managers. This study evidences the difficulties that Portuguese luxury fashion designers face in communicating the differentiating elements of a luxury fashion brand in digital channels, particularly product characteristics, luxury atmosphere, service personalisation, and the intimacy enabled by brick-and-mortar stores. The findings highlight the difficulties in strengthening online customer relationships, and those omnichannel strategies are essential to preserving luxury products' differentiating features and elements.

2022

Exploring the Antecedents of Organic Food Purchase Intention: An Extension of the Theory of Planned Behavior

Autores
Teixeira, SF; Barbosa, B; Cunha, H; Oliveira, Z;

Publicação
SUSTAINABILITY

Abstract
Worldwide organic food consumption has registered a consistent rise in recent years. Despite the relevant body of literature on the topic, it is necessary to further understand the antecedents of purchase intention. This article aims to identify the factors that influence the consumer's intention to purchase organic food. It extends the theory of planned behavior model by including environmental concerns, health concerns, and perceived quality as determinants of attitude toward organic food products. Additionally, it considers the effect of product availability on consumers' perceived behavioral control. This article includes a quantitative study that was conducted in Portugal in 2020 (n = 206). Structural equation modeling was used to test the proposed set of research hypotheses. In line with extant literature, this study confirmed that attitude toward organic food is the main determinant of purchase intention. Additionally, it demonstrates that health concerns and perceived quality have a significant impact on attitude toward organic food. The impact of environmental concerns on attitude was not confirmed by this study. Based on these findings, it is recommended that managers stress health benefits and quality of organic food in order to foster positive attitudes and consequently leverage purchase intention.

2022

Tourist Social Media Engagement

Autores
Ruas, R; Barbosa, B;

Publicação
ICT as Innovator Between Tourism and Culture - Advances in Business Strategy and Competitive Advantage

Abstract
Social media are transforming relationships with customers for all sectors, including tourism. Since the search for information is a critical aspect of tourist purchase decision process, the importance of social media for tourism is evident. However, the presence of tourism brands in social media is not enough to have an impact on tourist purchase decisions: it is necessary to generate engagement. This chapter aims to conceptualize tourist engagement on social media and identify tourist engagement indicators. Tourist engagement was conceptualized through a literature review that identified four dimensions of engagement: popularity, commitment, virality, and post engagement. A set of indicators is proposed to measure tourist engagement in each of these dimensions. The proposed TSM engagement framework was validated through a mixed-method approach, using secondary data and interviews carried out with Brazilian tourist destinations.

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