The Moderating Role of Individualism/Collectivism and Materialism: An Application of the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) in Halal Food Purchasing

ABSTRACT The purpose of this paper is to investigate the determinants of halal meat consumption within Chinese and German Muslims population using the Theory of Planned Behavior as a conceptual framework. The role of the cultural dimension of individualism/collectivism and materialism is explored. A quantitative research methodology using an online questionnaire survey was used. Data were collected from 650 consumers mainly originating from Turkey and currently living in China and Germany. A positive personal attitude toward the consumption of halal meat, motivation to comply with others, the perceived control over consuming halal meat, and the availability of halal meat predicts the intention to eat halal meat among Muslims’ consumers. This article extends the rare literature analyzing Chinese and German consumers’ inclination to buy halal food. It also extends the understanding of the role of individualism/collectivism and materialism as moderators of antecedents of consumers’ purchasing intentions for halal meat.