... into account socio-cultural factors (social norms and collectivism) across nations. Design/methodology/approach The authors carried out three quantitative studies (N = 948) in three countries (France, Germany and the United Kingdom [UK]). They then used structural equation modelling to test the model...

... associated with fear of crime. These factors are then tested quantitatively with a sample of residents from a community bordering an established secondary shopping district. The model, which also includes behavior and subjective social norms as explanatory variables, is tested using multiple ordinary least...

... diamonds”. The The Wall Street Journal pointed out, “European antitrust rules prohibit restrictive agreements between companies doing business in the 15‐nation EU” (Whalen, 2002). © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2004 Retailing United States of America Social norms Consumer...