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Impact of Forensic Marketing on Consumer Behavior: Evidence From Beauty Products` Purchase Decision
Get PDFSamuel Seun Ogungbemi - ORCID: 0009-0004-2123-7434
https://orcid.org/0009-0004-2123-7434Marketing firms navigate a dynamic environment characterized with volatility and complexity, where survival hinges upon adaptability and responsiveness to external forces. The pursuit of rapid growth, profit and competitive advantage in the cosmetics market often leads some companies to engage in unlawful and unethical practices, including copyright and trademark infringement and misleading marketing, which creates problems for honest consumers and the entire industry’s sustainability and leads to legal cases of fraud. This has led to the emergence of a specific type of marketing ‒ forensic marketing, characterised by a thorough check (often in a legal context) of all the facts and data accompanying marketing policy. This study examines how forensic marketing dimension influence the consumer behavior using the case study of 3 skincare products in Nigeria, including the impact of copyright violation on brand awareness, trademark infringement on consumer patronage, and the impact of misleading advertising on consumer loyalty. In solving this problem, the article analyses the provisions of the Theory of Buyer Behaviour, the Nicosia Model and the Psychoanalytic Model. The study is based on the results of an online survey of 384 Nigerian consumers of cosmetic skincare products (a five-point Likert scale was used for answers, Bill Golden technique was used to determine the sample size, Cronbach’s Alpha test was used to confirm reliability, and SmartPLS software was used for data processing). Descriptive (frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, and skewness) and inferential (structural equation modelling (SEM) by utilising the partial least squares (PLS) version) analyses were carried out. The modelling empirically confirms the validity of all three hypotheses: 1) respondents perceive copyright infringement as having a significant relationship with brand awareness, with the strongest impact on a product idea, moderate impact on brand name, and weak impact on promotion strategy; 2) trademark infringement practices have a significant impact on consumer patronage, with design having the strongest impact, signs and symbols having a moderate impact, and colour having a weak impact; 3) deceptive marketing practices have a significant impact on customer loyalty, with advertising having the most significant impact, product quality having a moderate impact, and labelling and packaging having a weak impact. The article emphasises the importance of regularly informing consumers about the quality and features of products, as well as encouraging whistleblowers through reward systems. By adopting ethical marketing practices, companies can build a reputation that will ultimately benefit society, strengthen their reputation, and influence consumer purchasing decisions.https://doi.org/10.61093/bel.8(1).129-148.20248pubpub
Music therapy dictionary: A place of interdisciplinary encounters [in Greek]
No full textGiorgos Tsiris - ORCID: 0000-0001-9421-412X https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9421-412XWelcome to the Music Therapy Dictionary, a place of interdisciplinary encounters. The starting point for the development of this English-Greek dictionary was the necessity to create a shared language that would clarify terminology and provide recommendations, while at the same time it would support the music therapy discourse, research and education in the Greek language.
This initiative draws on Approaches' longstanding work as an English-Greek bilingual journal. The translational dilemmas and choices that inform the dictionary have permeated the efforts and the behind-the-scenes discussions of the team of Approaches from 2008 to the present day aiming to advance the scientific terminology in music therapy.
This undertaking is not intended to be an exhaustive review of all the concepts and terms pertaining to the field of music therapy. It makes a first step by opening up a space for a fertile academic dialogue, where the knowledge and interpretation of foreign language concepts and terms are achieved through opportunities for continuous exchange of ideas, reflection, consideration and re-consideration. Our primary intention is to create through the dictionary a place of interdisciplinary encounters, where concepts, terms, theories and authors from both the field of music therapy and other related fields contribute to an informed documentation, rendering and interpretation of foreign language terms.https://journals.qmu.ac.uk/approaches/dictionarypubpu
Book review of Pasta, Pizza and Propaganda. A Political History of Italian Food TV, Francesco Buscemi (2022). Intellect, 170 pp., ISBN 9781789384062, h/b, £ 85.00.
No full textAna Tominc - ORCID: 0000-0001-7894-1685
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Migrants’ entangled socio-political and biological lives during the COVID-19 emergency in Brazil
No full textMarcia Vera Espinoza - ORCID: 0000-0001-6238-7683
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6238-7683Item is restricted in this repository until 18 months from publication date.For migrants in Brazil, the COVID-19 global health crisis meant a considerable worsening of living conditions, with increased basic material needs. The reduction of individuals' existence to the mere search for survival had important repercussions on the activities of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in the country, whose work became increasingly focused on the distribution of emergency assistance for these populations. Drawing on 25 interviews with actors from CSOs, this paper unpacks the entanglement between the political and the biological aspects of migrants' lives. It argues that the pandemic brought to the fore the prominence of biological life to the detriment of migrants’ political and social lives in humanitarian responses to the health crisis. In this context, CSOs working with migrant populations in Brazil were pushed to reaffirm this dichotomy, while also contesting and reminding us that the impoverishment of migrants’ political and social lives can endanger the biological life that they meant to prioritise.This research is part of the study ‘Migration, Pandemic and Responses from the Third Sector: Lessons from Brazil and India’, led by Prof. Parvati Nair and Dr. Marcia Vera Espinoza, funded by Queen Mary University's Global Policy Institute’s Research England QR Strategic Research Priorities Fund. For any questions about the project please contact Marcia Vera Espinoza ([email protected])45pubpub1
Reset: Resilience, Relationships, Resources. Planning and delivering resilience-affirming community support for older people
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Exploring the Impact of Animal Assisted Interventions on the Occupational Participation of People Living with Dementia [Conference abstract]
No full textFrom Crossref journal articles via Jisc Publications RouterHistory: ppub 2024-09-29, epub 2024-09-30Article version: VoRPublication status: PublishedBackground Animal Assisted Intervention (AAI) is defined as a goal-directed intervention designed to promote improvement in social, emotional, physical and cognitive functioning (AAII 2020). AAIs are a growing area in dementia research and practice (Lai et al. 2019). There is a significant gap in implementing and researching AAI in a UK context (Fine 2019). Caring for pets and service animals is considered an instrumental activity of daily living (AOTA 2008) and AAI has been shown to enhance the occupational participation of other client populations (Winkle et al. 2012; Herlache-Pretzer et al. 2017; Andreasen et al. 2017). It is unclear what impact AAI has on the occupational participation of people living with dementia (PLWD). Methods Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis was proposed to facilitate deep level interpretations of the experience of occupational participation for PLWD who have an assistance dog. Over a two-month period, the researcher proposed to complete four thirty-minute video observations capturing PLWD participating in a chosen occupation in their home environment. The researcher further proposed to maintain a reflexive journal and document notable observations throughout the research process to enhance the development of themes. Results PLWD have the right to access personally meaningful occupations (WFOT 2006). Assistance dogs may have the potential to facilitate positive occupational experiences such as occupational identity, occupational competence and occupational adaptation. Conclusion Occupational therapists who claim to be guided by the principals of client-centred practice (RCOT 2015a) must strive to look beyond traditional interventions to effectively meet the individual needs and preferences of PLWD (Brodrick and Barry 2016). Education and further research (Fine 2019) are required to raise the profile of AAI in a UK context. Future research would benefit from exploring the experience of occupational participation in social environmental contexts for PLWD (who have an assistance dog), to gain whole experiential accounts of this phenomenon
Syracuse ASFS Annual Conference Presidential Address (2024)
Get PDFFrom Crossref journal articles via Jisc Publications RouterHistory: epub 2024-10-28, issued 2024-10-28, published 2024-10-28Article version: VoRPublication status: PublishedAna Tominc - ORCID: 0000-0001-7894-1685
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Understanding the Psychological Effects of Stigma on the Survivors of Gender-based Violence
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Using the integrated IPV stigmatisation model by Murray (2018) as a theoretical framework, this literature review provides a meaningful understanding of stigma and its effects, on the mental well-being of intimate partner violence (IPV) survivors. Much has been written on mental health effects of IPV, but less is known about mental health effects of stigma in IPV survivors. Two recent systematic reviews on IPV stigmatisation were used to identify 203 sources, among which 17 studies were reviewed after screening and utilising the PRISMA guideline.
Objective:
This research provides a comprehensive understanding of the varied psychological effects caused by stigma on IPV survivors. Two research objectives and research questions were used to achieve the specified aim; Firstly, the review answers how survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV) experience stigma while determining its various manifestations. Secondly, the review establishes how and to what extent stigma affects the psychological well-being of IPV survivors.
Findings:
Among the findings that came out from the analysis include the confirmation that stigma among IPV survivors can be categorised as blame, isolation, negative emotions, and loss of status. Secondly, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) alongside anxiety are the most common psychological outcomes affecting the victims who encounter GBV in the form of IPV.
Recommendations:
Applying Murray's model has profound implications for future research and practice. The model should be utilised to understand the various forms of IPV-related stigma. However, there is a need for a model that successfully links IPV-related stigma and mental health consequences
Mental and Psychosocial Interventions to Support Parents with Autistic Children: A Systematic Literature Review
No full textThis dissertation delves into the effectiveness of mental and psychosocial interventions aimed at parents of children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), contextualized within Erikson’s Theory of psychosocial development. Through a systematic literature review, the study investigates the impact of Parent Training Programs on parental stress, competence, and child outcomes. The results underscore the vital role of these interventions in empowering parents, bolstering parental competence, and alleviating the stress associated with managing challenges related to ASD. Additionally, the research illuminates the positive effects of Parent Training Programs on children's adaptive behaviours and social communication skills. Future research recommendations advocate for longitudinal studies to gauge sustained intervention effects, personalized training modalities tailored to the diverse needs of families, and exploration of the emotional and mental health aspects of parenting children with ASD. The implications for clinical practice and policy underscore the importance of integrating Parent Training Programs into standard care and ensuring equitable access for all families.
Ultimately, this dissertation contributes to the advancement of knowledge in the realm of ASD interventions, advocating for a comprehensive, person-centred approach that supports the holistic well-being of children with ASD and their families
ASSESSING THE MENTAL HEALTH AND PSYCHOSOCIAL BURDENS OF INTERNALLY DISPLACED CHILDREN IN DAMARE IDP CAMP, ADAMAWA STATE, NIGERIA.
No full textChildren in North-Eastern Nigeria have endured prolonged exposure to armed conflict since 2009 due to the activities of the extremist group Boko Haram. This ongoing conflict has a direct and adverse impact on the development of children in North-Eastern Nigeria. This phenomenological study explored the mental health and psychosocial burdens experienced by internally displaced children due to the Boko Haram insurgency. Eight parents/caregivers of the Internally Displaced children from Damare IDP Camp, Adamawa State, Nigeria were interviewed. Findings revealed profound trauma, grief and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) symptoms among children who endured and witnessed extreme violence. High prevalence of flashbacks, emotional numbness, sleep troubles, and poor concentration aligned with research on mental health outcomes of terrorism and disaster exposures. Attacks also severely disrupted education, through destruction of over 1500 schools, fears undermining attendance and declining academic capacity amidst grief over dead peers. The available coping and support services within the IDP camp are minimally provided by the Government, Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and vitally, religious groups. Multiple barriers persist around affordability, transport, understaffing, stigmatization, and misconceptions about mental illness treatment. Urgent action is imperative to aid recovery and resilience among vulnerable displaced children facing lasting psychological scars. Recommendations include improving camp infrastructure, eliminating service fees, rebuilding bombed schools, equipping community workers for basic cognitive interventions, increasing mental health outreach and medication access, sponsoring accelerated learning programs, reducing stigma via collaborating with religious leaders, and advancing research on sociocultural dimensions influencing displaced children’s trauma within this context
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