Examining the determinants of consumer support for corporate social advocacy
Corporate Communications: An International Journal
ISSN: 1356-3289
Article publication date: 31 January 2023
Issue publication date: 17 April 2023
Abstract
Purpose
Using the theory of planned behavior (TPB) as a theoretical framework, this study investigates individual level psychological determinants of individuals word-of-mouth (WOM) intentions as a way to support corporate social advocacy (CSA).
Design/methodology/approach
An online survey (N = 505) using a Qualtrics panel was conducted.
Findings
Individuals' attitudes towards WOM, subjective norms, and self-efficacy was positively associated with their positive WOM intention, whereas perceived controllability over WOM behaviors was not associated with WOM intention. Age was negatively associated with WOM intention.
Originality/value
This study is one of the early attempts to test individual level factors in shaping individuals' WOM intention in response to CSA. This study also employed recent TPB argument and tested the role of self-efficacy and perceived controllability on behavioral intentions in the context of corporate communication. The findings of this study offer theoretical and practical insights to corporations when developing CSA campaigns and designing CSA messages.
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Citation
Kim, J.K., Overton, H., Alharbi, K., Carter, J. and Bhalla, N. (2023), "Examining the determinants of consumer support for corporate social advocacy", Corporate Communications: An International Journal, Vol. 28 No. 3, pp. 451-468. https://doi.org/10.1108/CCIJ-04-2022-0043
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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