Boycott Campaign Intensity on Consumer Boycott Intentions and Participation: The Role of Access to Substitute Products

This study examines the relationship between the intensity of boycott campaigns and the intention to participate in such campaigns, with a focus on the mediating role of boycott intention and the moderating effect of access to substitute products. Using a correlational approach, data from 210...

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Main Authors: Isalman Isalman, Ilyas Ilyas, Farhan Ramadhani Istianandar, Nurul Ittaqullah
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Published: Pusat Penelitian dan Pengabdian Masyarakat Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi (PPPM STIE) 2025-03-01
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author Isalman Isalman
Ilyas Ilyas
Farhan Ramadhani Istianandar
Nurul Ittaqullah
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description This study examines the relationship between the intensity of boycott campaigns and the intention to participate in such campaigns, with a focus on the mediating role of boycott intention and the moderating effect of access to substitute products. Using a correlational approach, data from 210 respondents in the Kendari community who participated in the boycott of pro-Israel products were analyzed through Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with SmartPLS 3.0. The findings reveal that the intensity of a boycott campaign signifi cantly enhances boycott intention by increasing consumer awareness and involvement. However, campaign intensity does not directly translate into actual participation due to barriers such as skepticism about the boycott’s effectiveness and campaign fatigue. Boycott intention, on the other hand, has a strong positive influence on participation, particularly among consumers motivated by moral and social values. While access to substitute prod ucts does not significantly moderate the relationship between boycott intention and partici pation, its availability positively impacts participation by reducing the personal costs asso ciated with the boycott. Boycott intention serves as the primary mediator between campaign intensity and participation, indicating that more intense campaigns foster greater intention to participate. The study highlights the theoretical and practical importance of understand ing campaign intensity, consumer responses, and the role of ethical values and social soli darity in boycott dynamics. Additionally, the availability of substitute products remains a relevant factor in facilitating participation. This research also opens avenues for further exploration into the influence of cultural factors on boycott behavior.
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spelling doaj-art-3e0dd08a6bf341a6bc90b90287557b2c2025-08-20T03:48:56ZengPusat Penelitian dan Pengabdian Masyarakat Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi (PPPM STIE)Journal of Economics, Business & Accountancy2087-37352088-785X2025-03-01273430444https://doi.org/10.14414/jebav.v27i3.4737Boycott Campaign Intensity on Consumer Boycott Intentions and Participation: The Role of Access to Substitute Products Isalman Isalman0Ilyas Ilyas1Farhan Ramadhani Istianandar2 Nurul Ittaqullah3Department of Management, Halu Oleo University, Kendari, Indonesia Department of Economics, Halu Oleo University, Kendari, Indonesia Department of Management, Halu Oleo University, Kendari, Indonesia Department of Management, Halu Oleo University, Kendari, Indonesia This study examines the relationship between the intensity of boycott campaigns and the intention to participate in such campaigns, with a focus on the mediating role of boycott intention and the moderating effect of access to substitute products. Using a correlational approach, data from 210 respondents in the Kendari community who participated in the boycott of pro-Israel products were analyzed through Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with SmartPLS 3.0. The findings reveal that the intensity of a boycott campaign signifi cantly enhances boycott intention by increasing consumer awareness and involvement. However, campaign intensity does not directly translate into actual participation due to barriers such as skepticism about the boycott’s effectiveness and campaign fatigue. Boycott intention, on the other hand, has a strong positive influence on participation, particularly among consumers motivated by moral and social values. While access to substitute prod ucts does not significantly moderate the relationship between boycott intention and partici pation, its availability positively impacts participation by reducing the personal costs asso ciated with the boycott. Boycott intention serves as the primary mediator between campaign intensity and participation, indicating that more intense campaigns foster greater intention to participate. The study highlights the theoretical and practical importance of understand ing campaign intensity, consumer responses, and the role of ethical values and social soli darity in boycott dynamics. Additionally, the availability of substitute products remains a relevant factor in facilitating participation. This research also opens avenues for further exploration into the influence of cultural factors on boycott behavior. boycott campaign intensityboycott intentionsboycott participationaccess to substitute products
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Boycott Campaign Intensity on Consumer Boycott Intentions and Participation: The Role of Access to Substitute Products
Journal of Economics, Business & Accountancy
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boycott intentions
boycott participation
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title Boycott Campaign Intensity on Consumer Boycott Intentions and Participation: The Role of Access to Substitute Products
title_full Boycott Campaign Intensity on Consumer Boycott Intentions and Participation: The Role of Access to Substitute Products
title_fullStr Boycott Campaign Intensity on Consumer Boycott Intentions and Participation: The Role of Access to Substitute Products
title_full_unstemmed Boycott Campaign Intensity on Consumer Boycott Intentions and Participation: The Role of Access to Substitute Products
title_short Boycott Campaign Intensity on Consumer Boycott Intentions and Participation: The Role of Access to Substitute Products
title_sort boycott campaign intensity on consumer boycott intentions and participation the role of access to substitute products
topic boycott campaign intensity
boycott intentions
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access to substitute products
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