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Purpose: The general objective of this study was to verify the relationship between the intention to consume dietary supplements and perceived risk, broken down into perceived risk in relation to health and perceived risk in relation to product performance. Design/methodology/approach: Descriptive-quantitative research was carried out via an online survey through a structured questionnaire based on the scales of Laroche et al. (2005) and DelVecchio and Smith (2005). Data analysis was performed using multiple linear regression analysis. Of the total number of questionnaires answered, 207 were considered valid. Findings: The result of the study points to statistical significance for the research hypotheses, confirming that the lower the perceived risk associated with the purchase of dietary supplements in relation to product performance and health damage, the greater the intention of consumption by individuals in this category of product. Originality/value: The confirmation of the role of risk in the consumer’s decision process leads to the observation that this risk perception is not always based on reliable information, for example, from the guidance of nutritionists and doctors. Thus, only the presentation in the communication of the effectiveness of the product and how beneficial it can be to human health, carried out by agents without technical knowledge, may not be enough for the real risks of consuming such products to be neglected. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: This study aimed to analyze the relationship between environmental concern, social value, price sensitivity and intention to purchase second-hand clothing. Method: A quantitative and descriptive research was carried out, using non-probabilistic sampling with a single cross-section. Data collection took place through an online survey with 253 respondents and the data was analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling. Findings: The main results showed that social value influences environmental concern and purchase intention, but does not present a significant relationship with price sensitivity. Environmental concern neither influence purchase intention nor price sensitivity, and price sensitivity negatively influences purchase intention. Theoretical contributions: This study contributes to other investigations in the field of consumption, by bringing relevant constructs that have been investigated separately, as well as reinforcing the role of price sensitivity as a barrier to the intention to purchase second-hand products. Furthermore, it highlights social value as a variable that influences consumers in this context, and points out that environmental concerns may not interfere with individuals' purchasing behavior in situations involving sustainable products. Practical contributions:7The results obtained can help managers to set up sales strategies, investing more in the quality of the products offered, so that it does not negatively impact the environment and, at the same time, helps in the formation of the image before their groups. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Goal: This work aimed to understand how down-market consumers relate their self-control spending and price awareness with sustainable consumption in their buying decision moments. Methodology: With a qualitative-interpretive nature research approach, this study adopted a deep interview as a technique of data collection, which corpus was composed by 18 respondents, and data analyzed by functional discourse method. Result: the research results pointed out that there are three relationship made up by consumers: they understand that there is a contribution for sustainability because they reduce the waste and the raw material extraction and, because of this, they believe they are awakening a desire to adopt positive environmental actions. Contributions: By leaning out on a perspective of daily consumption practices explained from down-market consumer point of view, we can contribute to consumption field of research uncovering a singular cultural behavior; we also contribute to the consumption field of research uncovering the down-markets consumer practices linked with sustainable principles, showing the potential of this target that has been recurrent neglected by sustainable consumption studies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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