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The role of subjective norms in theory of planned behavior in the context of organic food consumption

Al-Swidi, Abdullah; Huque, Sheikh Mohammed Rafiul; Hafeez, Muhammad Haroon and Shariff, Mohd Noor Mohd (2014) The role of subjective norms in theory of planned behavior in the context of organic food consumption. British Food Journal, 116 (10), pp. 1561-1580.

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Summary

The purpose of the paper is to investigate the applicability of theory of planned behavior (TPB) with special emphasis on measuring the direct and moderating effect of subjective norms on attitude, perceived behavioral control and buying intention in context of buying organic food.
Structured questionnaires were randomly distributed among academic staffs and students of two universities in southern Punjab, Pakistan. Structural equation modeling was employed to test the proposed model fit.
Results of the study showed that subjective norms significantly moderate the relationship between attitude and buying intention as well as between perceived behavior control and buying intention. Furthermore, subjective norms significantly influence attitude toward buying intention.
The paper provides useful insights for the academics and marketers. Academics may further explore the role of subjective norms in order to have a better understanding of their effects on TPB components. Whereas, marketers can target the opinion leaders and reference groups to increase the demand of organic food.
Majority of previous studies overlooked the role of subjective norms in determining the buying intentions with respect to organic food. The striking feature of this study is an in-depth emphasis on exploring the direct and moderating effects of subjective norms on the elements of TPB. Moreover, to the best of authors' knowledge, this is a pioneer study that comprehensively examines the linkage of components of TPB with organic food purchasing in Pakistan.


EPrint Type:Journal paper
Keywords:Organic food, Structural equation modelling, Consumer behavior, Subjective norms, Buying intention, Pakistan
Agrovoc keywords:
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Organic food
http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_29261
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Subjective norms
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Buying intention
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Consumer behavior
http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_1821
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Structural equation modelling
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Subjects: Food systems > Markets and trade
Knowledge management > Research methodology and philosophy
Research affiliation: Malaysia
ISSN:0007-070X
DOI:10.1108/BFJ-05-2013-0105
Deposited By: Huque, Dr. Sheikh Mohammed Rafiul
ID Code:29404
Deposited On:04 Mar 2016 13:42
Last Modified:04 Mar 2016 13:42
Document Language:English
Status:Published
Refereed:Peer-reviewed and accepted

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