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dc.contributor.authorParkinson, J
dc.contributor.authorRussell-Bennett, R
dc.contributor.authorPrevite, J
dc.date.accessioned2019-06-26T06:02:54Z
dc.date.available2019-06-26T06:02:54Z
dc.date.issued2018
dc.identifier.issn0309-0566
dc.identifier.doi10.1108/EJM-05-2016-0309
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10072/380077
dc.description.abstractPurpose – There is a dominance of cognitive models used by marketers when studying social phenomena, which denies the complexity of the behavior under investigation. Complex social behaviors are typically emotionally charged and require a different perspective. The purpose of this research is to challenge the planned behavior approach and reframe marketers’ perspectives on how to study complex social phenomenon such as breastfeeding. Design/methodology/approach – An online survey of 1,275 American and Australian women was undertaken to test the Model of Goal Behavior in a breastfeeding context. Structural equation modeling and multi-group analysis of novice (first-time mothers) and experienced mothers is used to test the hypotheses. Findings – The findings demonstrate emotion and experience matter when understanding a complex social behavior such as breastfeeding. The emotional variables in the model had significant relationships, while the cognitive variables of instrumental and affective attitude did not. As women progress through their customer journey (from novice to experienced), the behavioral drivers change. Practical implications – This research demonstrates an emotion, and experience-focused approach should guide the design of social marketing interventions aimed at changing complex social behaviors. Originality/value – This research presents empirical evidence to challenge the pervasive use of planned behavior models and theories in marketing. Importantly, in social behavior models, emotion rather than attitudes have a larger role in determining intentions and behaviors.
dc.description.peerreviewedYes
dc.languageEnglish
dc.language.isoeng
dc.publisherEmerald
dc.publisher.placeUnited Kingdom
dc.relation.ispartofpagefrom837
dc.relation.ispartofpageto865
dc.relation.ispartofissue3/4
dc.relation.ispartofjournalEuropean Journal of Marketing
dc.relation.ispartofvolume52
dc.subject.fieldofresearchCommerce, management, tourism and services
dc.subject.fieldofresearchOther commerce, management, tourism and services not elsewhere classified
dc.subject.fieldofresearchcode35
dc.subject.fieldofresearchcode359999
dc.titleChallenging the planned behavior approach in social marketing: emotion and experience matter
dc.typeJournal article
dc.type.descriptionC1 - Articles
dc.type.codeC - Journal Articles
gro.facultyGriffith Business School, Department of Marketing
gro.hasfulltextNo Full Text
gro.griffith.authorParkinson, Joy E.


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