Welcome to the first iteration of the eb™ Journal. At this stage, it contains over one thousand academic papers and other research that have been produced over several decades by over two thousand authors from around the world. The vast majority are selected because they use terms such as ethical brand and ethical branding to characterise settings and outcomes in many different techno-industrial consumption contexts that concern the social, economic and environmental well-being of humanity.
In many product categories, consumers are integrally engaged in design of a product in order to customize it to their own needs. In such cases, the level of creativity displayed by a consumer may Read More »
Whether trying to get people to quit smoking, exercise more often, or simply get out to vote, public service announcements (PSAs) genuinely attempt to promote societal well-being. One pervasive Read More »
In the rapidly evolving airline industry, characterized by intense competition and shifting consumer expectations, understanding and predicting consumer behavior has emerged as a strategic Read More »
Many goal strivings take place in competitive settings, and paying attention to rivalry and competitors’ performance is generally expected to elicit increased motivation from players (Deci, Betley, Read More »
Research has long acknowledged the importance of identity in shaping and predicting individuals’ motivations, attitudes, and behaviors (e.g., Aaker and Akutsu 2009; Belk 1988; Oyserman 2009a, Read More »