Should I donate secondhand clothes? Cognitive, affective, and conative model during the COVID-19 pandemic

Amin, Muslim; Herjanto, Halimin

doi:10.1108/jsocm-12-2021-0279

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“…For example, environmentally, SHC helps preserve a billion gallons of water and minimize CO 2 footprint by reducing new clothing production (Watson et al , 2016), decreasing the size of landfill usage, minimizing noise pollution from textiles plants, reducing animals’ exploitations and natural resources overuse and, more importantly, preserving the ecological balance (Challa, 2018). Socially, SHC improves moral behavior (Amin and Herjanto, 2023), generates new jobs and promotes creativity and innovativeness; economically, it generates business opportunities and increases government revenues (Watson et al , 2016). Individually, SHC reduces financial spending on clothing, offers unique fashion products (Herjanto et al , 2016), supports self-image (Herjanto and Hendriana, 2020) and promotes a stylish and trendy appearance (Hansen, 2014).…”

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Secondhand clothing purchase intentions: Generation Z’s perspective

Herjanto,

Amin,

Purinton

et al. 2023

JGR

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Purpose Based on the learning and attitudinal theories, this study aims to investigate the direct effect of two type of experiences, attitude and the indirect impact of fashion innovativeness, materialism and financial pressure on Generation Z’s secondhand clothing (SHC) purchase intention. Design/methodology/approach A total of 180 usable surveys were gathered from Generation Z participants and analyzed by a partial least-square-structural equation model. Findings The results show that attitude (SHC hygiene vs SHC fashion style) and past experiences (daily use occasion vs particular use occasion) directly affect SHC purchase intention. Furthermore, materialism, financial pressure and innovativeness drive attitudes toward SHC fashion style. Originality/value This study extends the current SHC literature by integrating two dimensions of experience (daily use occasion vs particular use occasion) and attitude (attitude toward SHC hygiene vs attitude toward SHC style).

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Secondhand clothing purchase intentions: Generation Z’s perspective

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Secondhand clothes donation: factors impacting donating behaviour

2023

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Secondhand clothes (SHC) donation refers to the practice of contributing one's used and unused clothing to donation boxes, thrift shops and charitable organizations. Past studies have shown that an individual's willingness to donate is shaped by internal and external factors. Internal dimensions refer to a person's psychological characteristics and demographic factors. In contrast, external factors are influences from the outside, such as social pressure and information availability (e.g. how to, where to donate). SHC donation behaviour is beneficial for numerous stakeholders. First, the reuse of clothing minimizes waste benefiting the environment. Second, individuals in need (e.g. in third-world countries) can access clothing at affordable prices or no cost if donated through charity. Third, from a consumer perspective, donating allows individuals to organize their lives and living spaces. Finally, donation enhances consumer well-being by making them feel a sense of accomplishment.Given these benefits, it becomes important to understand what triggers an individual's desire to engage in SHC donation behaviour. A person's willingness to help others may be influenced by cognitive (i.e. intellectual state), affective (i.e. emotional) and conative (i.e. motivational) factors. The paper's authors examine how these three dimensions impact SHC behaviour and which have the most dominant effect. More specifically, they study four cognitive factors (perceived vulnerability, perceived hygiene, perceived seriousness, perceived responsibility), one affective (guilt) and one conative (altruistic fear) element. In addition, they also assess whether donating behaviour is also affected by the donator's knowledge of COVID-19. Cognitive factorsCognitive factors refer to an individual's understanding of the consequences and contexts surrounding their donating behaviour. Perceived vulnerability is a cognitive factor indicating a person's belief about the likelihood of developing health problems from used clothing. Individuals with this line of thinking may feel it is unsafe to donate clothing. Particularly those who have not maintained their clothing may halt donation behaviour. In sharp contrast, individuals with a high degree of perceived responsibility take adequate care of their clothing such that others may reuse these items in the future. Given their effort to maintain their clothing for long-term use, they are more willing to donate SHC. Such individuals may also have greater confidence in the hygienic aspects of their clothing. In general, SHC adoption is deterred by the stigma of being unclean, substandard and conducive to spreading disease. A person's perception of hygiene may be affected by the SHC's appearance, cleanliness, smell and usability. Understandably, those who perceive their clothes as hygienic are more inclined to donate. Finally, perceived seriousness refers to a consumer's sense of responsibility towards the environment. Many individuals are concerned about how clothing gets thrown into landfills and how prod...

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Should I voice to improve workplace practices?

Rani,

Syed,

Amin

et al. 2024

BPMJ

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PurposeThis study attempts to examine how employee orientations and paranoid arousal intersect and influence the voice behaviors of employees, as they significantly influence workplace practices.Design/methodology/approachDrawing on a multi-source and multi-time-based survey, the data were collected from 37 supervisors and 270 employees in 80 branches of 11 microfinance banks. SmartPLS-4.1 was used to test the measurement and structural model. A total of 307 questionnaires were used for the data analysis.FindingsThis research presents the contrasting results of employee orientations with voice behavior. Results support the direct relationship between paranoid arousal and promotive-prohibitive voice behaviors. However, no support was found for approach-avoidance orientation and promotive-prohibitive voice behaviors.Practical implicationsEmployees' ability to voice-out in organizations depends on several motivational factors, consolidated into three areas – organizational culture, leadership, and individual traits. Organizations must implement a culture of transparency and open communication. Participative and inclusive leadership styles increase the quality of relationships with employees, stimulating a promotive voice. A support system for employees is needed to advance in their careers, increasing promotive behaviors.Originality/valueThe study adds value to the existing body of knowledge by studying approach-avoidance orientations and voice behaviors through the lens of paranoid arousal in the framework.

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Should I donate secondhand clothes? Cognitive, affective, and conative model during the COVID-19 pandemic

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Secondhand clothing purchase intentions: Generation Z’s perspective

Secondhand clothing purchase intentions: Generation Z’s perspective

Secondhand clothes donation: factors impacting donating behaviour

Should I voice to improve workplace practices?

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