Religiousity and consumer ethics

This article presents the results of an exploratory study that investigated the role that religiosity plays in determining consumer attitudes/beliefs in various situations regarding questionable consumer practices. Two dimensions of religiosity intrinsic and extrinsic religiousness were studied. Res...

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Published in:Journal of business ethics 2005-03, Vol.57 (2), p.175-181
Main Authors: Vitell, Scott J, Paolillo, Joseph G.P, Singh, Jatinder J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Consumers
Consumption
Decision-making
Moral and religious aspects
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Summary:This article presents the results of an exploratory study that investigated the role that religiosity plays in determining consumer attitudes/beliefs in various situations regarding questionable consumer practices. Two dimensions of religiosity intrinsic and extrinsic religiousness were studied. Results indicated that an intrinsic religiousness was a significant determinant of consumer ethical beliefs, but extrinsic religiousness was not related to those beliefs.
ISSN:0167-4544