Exploring consumer behavior: Must-read Research Topics

Understanding consumer behavior can contribute to decoupling economic growth from environmental degradation, one of the tasks set by the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal #8: decent work and economic growth.
In anticipation of the shopping season, we have curated a list of leading article collections that redefine our knowledge of consumer behavior. Accumulating over 500,000 views, scientists investigated patterns emerging from the online shopping era, the drivers of buying decisions, and the environmental impact of consumer purchases, including:

Shopping in times of emergency
10 articles | 105,000 views
Exploring the different dimensions of panic buying

Consumer psychology in tourism
33 articles | 60,000 views
Focusing on consuming phenomena in tourism and hospitality

Culture and consumer behaviors
26 articles | 64,000 views
Analyzing language and culture’s impact on organizations and consumers

Emotions and consumer behavior
12 articles | 25,000 views
Discovering the role of emotions in consumer behavior

Packaging labeling and food choices
10 articles | 21,000 views
Developing science-based approaches to front-of-pack labeling and nutrition

Travel industry and global emergencies
11 articles | 25,000 views
Investigating tourism consumption behavior in times of crisis

Consumption and the environment
10 articles | 19,000 views
Examining pro-environmental purchase intentions

Socially responsible consumption
10 articles | 12,000 views
Advancing research on consumers’ mental health
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