Table 5.

Conclusions and theoretical and managerial implications

ConclusionsTheoretical and managerial implications
Concern for the environment and the economy, and the importance attached to possessions are drivers of consumer innovativeness in a SE contextThis study contributes to the literature by increasing our understanding of the factors affecting SE development based on the innovation diffusion theory
Higher levels of innovativeness imply more favorable attitudes and intentions regarding the adoption of SE consumption practicesThis paper theoretically develops the SE literature by considering the effect of brand levels and connecting it to the theories of diffusion of innovations and uniqueness
Brand tiers reinforce the relationship between attitude and intentionsManagers of SE platforms should tailor their strategies to identify consumers with different levels of innovativeness
People’s desire for uniqueness conditions the moderating effect of brand tiersSE platforms featuring high brand tiers attract more attention than those with lower brand tiers

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