Minh Phuc Nguyen, Vinh Van Thai, Caroline Chan, Kwok Hung Lau, My Thi Ngoc Nguyen, Hoang Phuong Nhi Do
{"title":"The interplay among trust, reciprocity and commitment factors in facilitating supply chain collaboration: the case of Vietnamese fishery industry","authors":"Minh Phuc Nguyen, Vinh Van Thai, Caroline Chan, Kwok Hung Lau, My Thi Ngoc Nguyen, Hoang Phuong Nhi Do","doi":"10.1108/apjml-04-2024-0445","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/apjml-04-2024-0445","url":null,"abstract":"<h3>Purpose</h3>\u0000<p>Supply chain collaboration is increasingly important in today’s competitive business environment. While prior research has acknowledged the role of relationships in facilitating collaboration, few studies have considered inter-personal and inter-organisational attributes simultaneously. This study addresses this gap by investigating these two levels of the manufacturer-supplier relationship in Vietnam’s fishery industry and their impacts on supply chain collaboration.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Design/methodology/approach</h3>\u0000<p>The study employed a quantitative approach. A questionnaire was distributed to 635 fishery manufacturers in Vietnam by the drop-and-collect method. EFA and CFA were used to assess the reliability and validity of the measurement model, while CB-SEM was employed for structural model assessment and hypothesis testing.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Findings</h3>\u0000<p>Supply chain collaboration encompasses incentive alignment, collaborative communication, decision synchronisation, and information sharing. All antecedents, including commitment, inter-organisational trust, reciprocity, and inter-personal trust, positively affect collaboration. Inter-personal trust positively influences the other antecedents, and inter-organisational trust enhances commitment. Furthermore, there are partial mediating effects among these relationship attributes. However, no significant moderating effect regarding firm size is observed.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Originality/value</h3>\u0000<p>The study extends the social exchange theory to encompass both inter-personal and inter-organisational relationship attributes. Additionally, it pioneers in investigating the interrelatedness of these antecedents. By addressing the research gap in the Vietnamese fishery supply chain, it offers valuable insights for both academics and practitioners, contributing to theoretical understanding and practical implications in supply chain collaboration.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->","PeriodicalId":47866,"journal":{"name":"Asia Pacific Journal of Marketing and Logistics","volume":"25 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2024-07-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141770666","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ritika Chopra, Seema Bhardwaj, Park Thaichon, Kiran Nair
{"title":"Unpacking service failures in artificial intelligence: future research directions","authors":"Ritika Chopra, Seema Bhardwaj, Park Thaichon, Kiran Nair","doi":"10.1108/apjml-03-2024-0393","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/apjml-03-2024-0393","url":null,"abstract":"<h3>Purpose</h3>\u0000<p>The present study undertakes an extensive review of the causes of service failures in artificial intelligence (AI) technology literature.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Design/methodology/approach</h3>\u0000<p>A hybrid review has been employed which includes descriptive analysis, and bibliometric analysis with content analysis of the literature approach to synthesizing existing research on a certain topic. The study has followed the SPAR-4-SLR protocol as outlined by Paul <em>et al</em>. (2021). The search period encompasses the progression of service failure in AI from 2001 to 2023.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Findings</h3>\u0000<p>From identified theories, theoretical implications are derived, and thematic maps direct future research on topics such as data mining, smart factories, and among others. The key themes are being proposed incorporates technological elements, ethical deliberations, and cooperative endeavours.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Originality/value</h3>\u0000<p>This research study makes a valuable contribution to understanding and reducing service defects in AI by providing insights that can inform future investigations and practical implementations. Six key future research directions are derived from the thematic and cluster discussions presented in the content analysis.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->","PeriodicalId":47866,"journal":{"name":"Asia Pacific Journal of Marketing and Logistics","volume":"59 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2024-07-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141770663","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Self-regulation and panic buying: examining the brake mechanism effect on fear of missing out","authors":"Tatiana Anisimova, Soniya Billore, Philip Kitchen","doi":"10.1108/apjml-12-2023-1254","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/apjml-12-2023-1254","url":null,"abstract":"<h3>Purpose</h3>\u0000<p>Extant research indicates that fear of missing out (FoMO) caused by the negative influence of media and word-of-mouth (WOM) leads to panic buying and generates a negative impact on consumer well-being. However, the mechanism that can minimise or abort this impact remains understudied. Therefore, in this study, we examine how consumer self-regulation functions as a brake mechanism to intervene with the negative influences of media and WOM on FoMO.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Design/methodology/approach</h3>\u0000<p>Data were collected from a representative sample in Australia. Hypotheses were tested by applying generalised structural equation modelling (GSEM), and analysis was conducted using the statistical software Stata 17.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Findings</h3>\u0000<p>Self-regulation is negatively influenced by media channels and WOM but is positively influenced by media content. Consumer self-regulation acts as a brake mechanism for FoMO. Panic buying, which is triggered by FoMO, has a significant impact on negative emotional well-being.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Research limitations/implications</h3>\u0000<p>The limitations of the study are associated with the survey data collection.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Practical implications</h3>\u0000<p>We extend the knowledge of how self-regulation works as a brake mechanism for the complex FoMO construct consisting of a perception of missing out accompanied by irrational behaviours. Self-regulation emerges as a brake mechanism for FoMO. Hence, if self-regulation is practiced at the inception of the media and WOM exposure, it can counteract FoMO and potentially abort its’ impact on panic buying.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Social implications</h3>\u0000<p>From a practical perspective, policymakers could help emotionally vulnerable individuals better engage in self-control practices through support programmes and workshops aimed at assisting the public in coping with overwhelming and intense adverse emotions experienced during and following various crises. Vulnerable cohorts, particularly the younger generation who are arguably more susceptible to FoMO, need to be studied more thoroughly in the marketing domain.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Originality/value</h3>\u0000<p>The role of self-regulation has been studied thinly in marketing literature, particularly in relation to offsetting irrational consumer behaviours. The originality of our study is that it extends and broadens the understanding of the role of self-regulation in the context of pandemics and addresses the inconclusive evidence of the impact of self-regulation on FoMO.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->","PeriodicalId":47866,"journal":{"name":"Asia Pacific Journal of Marketing and Logistics","volume":"19 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2024-07-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141739720","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Zijian Zhang, Yuanying Xu, Lijiao Meng, Renjie Luo, Jun Huang
{"title":"The influence of manufacturer encroachment on the supply chain: the conditional role of traditional retailer retail service investment","authors":"Zijian Zhang, Yuanying Xu, Lijiao Meng, Renjie Luo, Jun Huang","doi":"10.1108/apjml-01-2024-0109","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/apjml-01-2024-0109","url":null,"abstract":"<h3>Purpose</h3>\u0000<p>This paper investigates the dual interactive effects of manufacturer encroachment on the supply chain and retailer provision of retail services.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Design/methodology/approach</h3>\u0000<p>Consider a supply chain dominated by manufacturers, retailers, and e-commerce platforms, with the manufacturers selling the same product online and offline. Utilizing Stackelberg’s game theory, examples of wholesale and retail prices and profits of participants in the supply chain under different channels are analyzed. An effective encroachment strategy for manufacturers facing different retail service investment strategies of traditional retailers is given.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Findings</h3>\u0000<p>When traditional retailers do not invest in retail services, they will lose more profit due to competition with the manufacturer. At this time, the retailer does not want the manufacturer to encroach. The traditional retailer’s investment in retail services will enhance its and the manufacturer’s profits, incentivizing the manufacturer to pursue an aggressive expansion strategy.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Originality/value</h3>\u0000<p>(1) Considers a situation where the selling efficiency of the manufacturer is lower than that of the traditional retailer. (2) The interaction between traditional retailers’ retail service investment strategies and manufacturers’ encroachment strategies is investigated where the manufacturer is the dominant player. The three modes of online direct sales, resale, and third-party platform agency are compared to provide a basis for decision-making on different types of manufacturers’ encroachment. (3) Offline retail services not only directly increase sales in the offline market but also indirectly have a negative effect on the online market.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->","PeriodicalId":47866,"journal":{"name":"Asia Pacific Journal of Marketing and Logistics","volume":"42 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2024-07-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141739717","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Downward social comparison in explaining pro-environmental attitude-sustainable consumption behavior gap","authors":"Van Thi Hong Do, Long Thanh Do","doi":"10.1108/apjml-05-2024-0665","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/apjml-05-2024-0665","url":null,"abstract":"<h3>Purpose</h3>\u0000<p>While consumers are increasingly concerned about the environment and commit themselves to environmental protection, they are still reluctant to act. This phenomenon, to date, has remained a puzzle and gained much attention from practitioners and researchers. As a contribution to the understanding of the phenomenon, this study aims to examine the role of downward social comparison as an explanation for the inconsistency of the relationships between two types of pro-environmental attitudes, namely attitudes toward the environment and attitudes toward sustainable consumption, and two sustainable consumption behaviors including electricity-saving behavior and unneeded consumption reduction.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Design/methodology/approach</h3>\u0000<p>Hierarchical multiple regressions were employed to test the hypotheses with survey data from 381 consumers in a large city in a Southeast Asian country.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Findings</h3>\u0000<p>The regression results support our expectation that downward social comparison negatively moderates the relationships between the two attitude variables and the two sustainable consumption behaviors.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Originality/value</h3>\u0000<p>Our findings provide some insights into the complexity of the attitude-behavior relationship and offer some practical recommendations for governments and policymakers in designing more effective behavioral interventions for the sustainability of human society.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->","PeriodicalId":47866,"journal":{"name":"Asia Pacific Journal of Marketing and Logistics","volume":"53 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2024-07-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141739718","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Xiuyan Yan, Changju Kim, Jungkeun Kim, Masato Inoue
{"title":"Do many options result in listening to oneself or others during boycott campaigns?","authors":"Xiuyan Yan, Changju Kim, Jungkeun Kim, Masato Inoue","doi":"10.1108/apjml-09-2023-0931","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/apjml-09-2023-0931","url":null,"abstract":"<h3>Purpose</h3>\u0000<p>This study empirically investigates whether and how boycott attitudes and subjective norms influence the impact of the perceived behavioral control of boycotts on boycott intention.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Design/methodology/approach</h3>\u0000<p>To test our hypotheses, we perform a hierarchical linear regression analysis using data from Japanese (<em>n</em> = 500) and South Koreans (<em>n</em> = 571).</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Findings</h3>\u0000<p>Boycott attitudes strengthen the positive effect of perceived behavioral control on boycott intentions for Japanese and South Koreans. Contrary to our assumptions, while the direct impact of perceived behavioral control on boycott intention is not significant, there is a negative moderating effect of subjective norms for Japanese consumers.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Originality/value</h3>\u0000<p>We argue that when perceived behavioral control is evident in boycotts, consumers listen more to themselves than to others. Our cross-national analysis of actual boycott campaigns is the first study on boycott research to offer implications for the interaction effects among the three key antecedents of psychological motivation factors in the theory of planned behavior.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->","PeriodicalId":47866,"journal":{"name":"Asia Pacific Journal of Marketing and Logistics","volume":"82 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2024-07-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141739719","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Psychological need profiles during online shopping: exploring associations with word-of-mouth and loyalty","authors":"Tianye Ling, Rui Zhao, Hyungshim Jang","doi":"10.1108/apjml-02-2024-0223","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/apjml-02-2024-0223","url":null,"abstract":"<h3>Purpose</h3>\u0000<p>Drawing on self-determination theory, a person-centered approach was used to investigate how the satisfaction and frustration of the basic psychological needs of autonomy and competence produce adaptive vs maladaptive consumer behavior during the online shopping experience.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Design/methodology/approach</h3>\u0000<p>We collected questionnaire data from 1,399 respondents engaged in online shopping, including 65% females with an average age of 29.9. Latent profile analysis tested the hypotheses, using Mplus 8.3.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Findings</h3>\u0000<p>The online shopping experience sometimes satisfies and sometimes frustrates consumers’ basic psychological needs for autonomy and competence. This research used latent profile analysis to identify two profiles of the online shopping experience: “satisfied-dominant” and “moderately satisfied/frustrated.” Online shoppers who experienced only need satisfaction showed adaptive consumer behavior in terms of positive word-of-mouth and high loyalty, while online shoppers who experienced both moderate need satisfaction and frustration showed maladaptive consumer behavior.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Originality/value</h3>\u0000<p>An online shopping experience of need satisfaction vs frustration explains consumers’ adaptive vs maladaptive behavior. Specifically, when online shoppers experience only autonomy and competence need satisfaction, they engage in positive word-of-mouth and show high loyalty.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->","PeriodicalId":47866,"journal":{"name":"Asia Pacific Journal of Marketing and Logistics","volume":"46 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2024-07-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141610396","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Zi Juan Lai, Mei Kei Leong, Kim Leng Khoo, Sarabjit Kaur Sidhu
{"title":"Integrating technology acceptance model and value-based adoption model to determine consumers’ perception of value and intention to adopt AR in online shopping","authors":"Zi Juan Lai, Mei Kei Leong, Kim Leng Khoo, Sarabjit Kaur Sidhu","doi":"10.1108/apjml-03-2024-0386","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/apjml-03-2024-0386","url":null,"abstract":"<h3>Purpose</h3>\u0000<p>This study is among the first to integrate the technology acceptance model (TAM) and value-based adoption model (VAM) in the context of augmented reality (AR) shopping. It assesses how consumers' rational (TAM) and emotional (VAM) factors influence their intention to use AR in online shopping via perceived value and consumer engagement.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Design/methodology/approach</h3>\u0000<p>This study uses a quantitative research approach and employs a standardized survey questionnaire distributed on social media platforms to recruit Gen Z members who are potential buyers or users of AR technology. SmartPLS 4.0 was used to test the responses of 204 respondents.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Findings</h3>\u0000<p>The results indicate that consumers who perceive a higher value of AR in shopping are inclined to use AR in their future shopping when AR shopping is easy to use, useful, personalized, innovative and provides a highly engaging experience. Interestingly, perceived sacrifice did not influence perceived value. This study confirms that integrating TAM and VAM is instrumental in capturing value, which in turn influences engagement and the intention to use AR in online shopping.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Originality/value</h3>\u0000<p>This study further extends the conceptualization of AR perceived value by combining rational components derived from TAM and VAM, thus leading to a sturdy and theoretically grounded framework. In addition, this study contributes to the literature on extended reality, namely AR shopping, and helps brand managers manage highly evolving AR experience for Gen Z.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->","PeriodicalId":47866,"journal":{"name":"Asia Pacific Journal of Marketing and Logistics","volume":"35 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2024-07-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141610395","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"How do temporal psychological distance and grandiose narcissism affect tourists’ travel motivation and attraction visit intention?","authors":"Wee Kheng Tan, Chieh-Yu Yang","doi":"10.1108/apjml-01-2024-0116","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/apjml-01-2024-0116","url":null,"abstract":"<h3>Purpose</h3>\u0000<p>Literature has paid limited attention to narcissism’s influence on tourism. The pre-trip planning stage involves temporal psychological distance, where decision-making regarding the trip stretches over a period of time and occurs anytime during that period. Using narcissism theory and with temporal distance (6 months and 1 week before the trip) as the moderator, this study examines how tourists’ self-sacrificing self-enhancement and grandiose fantasy – grandiose narcissism facets – and travel motivations affect attraction visit intentions.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Design/methodology/approach</h3>\u0000<p>Partial least squares (PLS) analysis was applied on survey information obtained from 374 individuals (200 and 174 were six-months and one-week scenarios, respectively).</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Findings</h3>\u0000<p>Grandiose narcissism facets affect motivations and visit intentions to various attractions at different temporal distances. The consequences of grandiose fantasy and self-sacrificing self-enhancement on motivation become evident as temporal distance decreases. At large temporal distances, grandiose fantasy positively influences social recognition motivation. At short temporal distances, it positively influences social recognition and ego and negatively influences scenery and relaxation motivations. Self-sacrificing self-enhancement positively influences socialization, exploration, scenery, relaxation and escape motivations at large temporal distances. At short temporal distances, self-sacrificing self-enhancement positively influences historical attraction visit intentions.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Originality/value</h3>\u0000<p>Grandiose narcissism facets’ influence on tourism is rarely examined. This study extends the temporal distance concept to the narcissism theory. It integrates the effects of grandiose narcissism and temporal distance on tourists’ motivations and different attraction type visit intentions and shows that motivation is temporally distance-specific.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->","PeriodicalId":47866,"journal":{"name":"Asia Pacific Journal of Marketing and Logistics","volume":"6 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2024-07-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141614650","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Heather Markham Kim, Jungsun (Sunny) Kim, Kyuhyeon Joo, Jinsoo Hwang
{"title":"Investigating the technology acceptance model, image congruence and cultural differences in facial recognition payment adoption","authors":"Heather Markham Kim, Jungsun (Sunny) Kim, Kyuhyeon Joo, Jinsoo Hwang","doi":"10.1108/apjml-01-2024-0123","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/apjml-01-2024-0123","url":null,"abstract":"<h3>Purpose</h3>\u0000<p>This study investigated the impacts of the technology acceptance model (TAM) determinants and image congruence on attitude and, in turn, behavioral intentions. In addition, the differences between the US and Korean consumers in terms of the predictors of attitude were assessed.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Design/methodology/approach</h3>\u0000<p>The data were collected via an online survey from 342 South Korean and 353 American consumers who patronized a restaurant within a three-month timeframe.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Findings</h3>\u0000<p>The findings revealed that two dimensions of TAM and three sub-factors of self-image congruence positively affected customer attitude toward face recognition (FR) payment. Customer attitude also significantly influenced behavioral intentions toward FR payment. Lastly, the cultural differences between the Korean and American consumers played significant moderating roles in the relationships between perceived usefulness and attitude as well as between actual self-image congruence and attitude.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->\u0000<h3>Originality/value</h3>\u0000<p>No prior empirical research has incorporated cultural differences into the FR payment acceptance model. Unlike previous research, the current study included cultural differences as a moderator of the relationships between the five predictors (i.e. two predictors from TAM and three dimensions of self-image congruence) and attitude toward FR payment in the research model.</p><!--/ Abstract__block -->","PeriodicalId":47866,"journal":{"name":"Asia Pacific Journal of Marketing and Logistics","volume":"26 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2024-07-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141587476","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}