The role of cultural values in social commerce adoption in the Arab world: An empirical study

Al-Omoush, Khaled Saleh; Ancillo, Antonio de Lucas; Gavrila, Sorin Gavrila

doi:10.1016/j.techfore.2021.121440

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“…Two seminal works ( Hu T. et al, 2019 ; Al-Omoush et al, 2022 ; Lhuillier, 2022 ) established the concept of social capital in social science literature, signaling a shift in developmental discourse. It quickly gained economic clout and was recognized as a production factor in development theory.…”

Section: Literature and Hypotheses Developmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

Determinants of Social Commerce Usage and Online Impulse Purchase: Implications for Business and Digital Revolution

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Since their introduction in the early 2000s, the use of social networking websites has exploded. Many businesses are seeing increased revenue due to their social commerce strategy. Despite the popularity of social commerce websites, some consumers are still hesitate to use them. This study aims to evaluate the factors that influence the adoption of social commerce. A sample of 721 Chinese We Chat users took part in the research. The findings reveal that social capital mediates the positive effect of social commerce adoption and perceived ease of use (PERU) on techno-stress and online impulse purchasing. Likewise, information overloading mediates the positive effect of social commerce adoption and PERU on techno-stress and online impulse purchasing. The findings have implications for both practice and research in understanding social commerce adoption in emerging economies.

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Section: Literature and Hypotheses Developmentmentioning

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“…, 1998). Al-Omoush and his colleagues found that the impact of collectivism, masculinity and uncertainty avoidance cultural values of Arab consumers on their consumption behaviour, especially in social commerce (Al-Omoush et al. , 2022).…”

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“…The effect of the cultural values on the consumers in Arab areas is also confirmed in the social commerce context; a recent study by (Al-Khatib et al, 2005;Mitchell et al, 2009;Rawwas et al, 1998). Al-Omoush and his colleagues found that the impact of collectivism, masculinity and uncertainty avoidance cultural values of Arab consumers on their consumption behaviour, especially in social commerce (Al-Omoush et al, 2022). It may be said without exaggeration that social and cultural values impact most individuals' decisions in Arab countries.…”

Section: Social and Cultural Effectsmentioning

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Developing a framework for unethical consumer behaviour: a qualitative study in two countries

Al‐Msallam

Abdelhadi

2022

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PurposeThis paper examines factors that lead consumers to engage in unethical consumer behaviour (UECB) to develop a framework for understanding this phenomenon.Design/methodology/approachThe study data were collected using the qualitative approach by conducting personal interviews with 27 marketers in two Arab countries, Libya and Syria.FindingsThe findings indicate that previous models of UECB are applicable to Arab consumers. However, the effects of the examined factors on UECB adoption are influenced by the local environment. Also, the paper explored some newly factors that clearly affect UECB.Practical implicationsThis study provides a model of UECB for Arab consumers to help companies to understand Arab consumers’ behaviour. This model determines the influencing factors on this behaviour that companies can use to build their marketing strategies directed at the Libyan and Syrian markets during the reconstruction phase. Moreover, the research results help companies avoid and control UECB.Originality/valueAlmost all studies of UECB have been conducted in Western countries; the present study attempts to address this gap in the ethical decision-making literature, as well as marketing literature, and examine the UECB in Arab countries. Furthermore, previous studies of UECB mostly look at one typical form of UECB; this study provides a broader contribution to the literature on UECB by using a set of scenarios; shoplifting, software piracy and pilfering from hotel rooms.

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“…Therefore, the media plays the role of monitoring the policy frameworks against the international best practices. One of the critical regional roles of the media is to promote the economic prosperity of the Arabian region (Al-Omoush et al, 2021). Therefore, the government often learns from the proposals submitted by different media organizations and seeks to enhance better economic advancement avenues.…”

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Contemporary Arab Media Reality Problems and Solutions

Naeb¹,

Baniyassen²

2022

AJC

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It is no longer a secret to anyone that media has become a significant player in the local, regional and international arenas, as the famous phrase "politics and the economy are two sides of the same coin" has become limited to expression unless it is associated with the third, intensely active face, which is the media, which, along with politics and economics, constitutes the most effective trinity when speaking. About international relations, not to mention the domestic interior of countries. The media is no longer confined to traditional functions but beyond strategic operations. The starting point in this framework may be that the media has become one of the internal and foreign policy tools of countries. This departure from the traditional framework of the press went in several directions according to the following: The ideological media promotes certain ideologies and often plays a role in ethnic, and sectarian strife if founded or managed on the principle of deviation from moderation, and tolerance. The politicized media follows the agendas of specific countries and adopts double standards in its proposals according to the eternal political game that raises humanitarian and social slogans as a cover for interests. Balanced media takes neutrality and objectivity as a basis for the message on which the media literature is based as a platform for honest news and an optimistic guide for public opinion. Without a doubt, in many cases, there is an intertwining or mutual use of ideological media and politicized media, which produces media for extremist ideological injections according to government agendas.

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The role of cultural values in social commerce adoption in the Arab world: An empirical study

Cited by 37 publications

References 42 publications

Determinants of Social Commerce Usage and Online Impulse Purchase: Implications for Business and Digital Revolution

Determinants of Social Commerce Usage and Online Impulse Purchase: Implications for Business and Digital Revolution

Developing a framework for unethical consumer behaviour: a qualitative study in two countries

Contemporary Arab Media Reality Problems and Solutions

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