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Most of the academic research in the field of consumer ethics has focused on the cognitive antecedents and processes of unethical consumer behavior. However, the specific roles of discrete emotions such as fear have not yet been investigated thoroughly. This research examines the role of the need for cognition (NFC), the three affective responses—fear, power, and excitement—and perceived issue importance on moral intensity, ethical perceptions, and ethical intentions for four types of unethical consumer behaviors. A sample of consumers from the two cities of Alexandria and Cairo, Egypt (n = 346) participated in the survey. Most research hypotheses were supported. NFC, issue importance, and affect variables were all predictors of moral intensity, ethical perceptions, and ethical intentions in four different consumer ethics scenarios. The specific predictors varied from one consumer ethics scenario to another, however.

This research examines the role of demographics and Hofstede's cultural dimensions in the selection of tourist information sources and in the formation of destination image. Data were collected from 201 respondents from different countries. Findings generally support some of the hypothesized relationships. Cultural dimensions were significantly related to the use of travel agencies, friends, and magazines, while age was related to the use of the Internet. Previous experience and travel agencies were significantly and negatively associated with cognitive image. Only the Internet was associated with affective image. Academic and practical implications are presented as well as suggestions for future research.

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