...Shalini Srivastava; Bikramjit Rishi; Rakesh Belwal Purpose This study aims to understand the association between the fear of missing out (FOMO) and its impact on psychological well-being (PWB). The mediating effect of anxiety and moderating effects of social media engagement (SME) and resilience...

.../methodology/approach A purposive sample of 234 grocery shoppers approached at the point of purchase in a metropolitan area in Northeastern USA completed scales for theoretically derived variables and reported on their impulse purchases. Findings Anxiety, perceived financial pressure (PFP), novelty...

...Anubhav Mishra; Radha Govind Indwar; Sridhar Samu Purpose This research aims to examine the impact of consumers’ anxiety on the three types of consumption activities (sharing, hoarding and regular buying) during the coronavirus pandemic. Further, it aims to investigate the moderating role...

...Elyria Kemp; My (Myla) Bui; McDowell Porter, III Purpose This research aims to examine the unique emotional distress experienced during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. It explores the role of fear and anxiety, what fueled it and how fear and anxiety impacted consumption and behaviors...

... with sensitivity to attachment anxiety might emphasize positive self-reflection and self-worth. Per the authors’ findings, a promotional message geared towards attachment style may better motivate self-gifting. Originality/value This research is the first known empirical research to specify a psychological...

... study used a scenario-based experimental design to compare the effect of enjoyment and anxiety on consumer decisions in “true choice” and “Hobson’s choice” servicescapes. Findings Study 1 results indicate that hedonic and utilitarian servicescape attributes have a different effect on contrasting...