... the detrimental effects of social media on consumers’ mental health in the form of social media stress and addiction requires examining specific platforms like Facebook and TikTok. This study addresses three gaps in the literature on social media: (1) psychological factors, (2) the role of gender and self-control...

... is to inspire research at the intersection of marketing and mental health. Marketing academics have much to offer – and much to learn from – research on consumer mental health. However, the context, terminology and setting may prove intimidating to marketing scholars unfamiliar with this vulnerable population...

... and provides recommendations on how to adapt consumption habits to help depressive individuals optimize their quality of life and well-being. Originality/value This paper contributes empirically and theoretically to the discussion of mental health and consumption and introduces innovative consumption...

...Tianyi Li Purpose Traditional masculinity ideologies dictate men should be tough, self-reliant and display restrictive emotionality. Men who seek mental health services, a behavior that typically involves expressing feelings and showing dependence, are often subject to stigma. The purpose...

... 09 08 2021 13 12 2021 © Emerald Publishing Limited 2021 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only Mental health Psychological well-being Co-production Perceived value Perceived benefits Perceived sacrifices The concept of perceived value has its...

... significance. To redress this oversight, this article aims to examine how servicescape design can be used to better facilitate consumer microtransformations in dyadic service conversations. Design/methodology/approach This article is based on an interpretive study of mental health services (i.e. counseling...