Research on psychological ownership is prevalent in the consumer domain. This article
details the theoretical core of psychological ownership, integrating research in consumer …

In recent years, the concept of mental accounting has been widely used in the literature to
investigate its influence on decision-making processes related to savings, investment, debt …

Purpose This study explores the psychological determinants of buy-now-pay-later (BNPL)
use in the UK and reviews the efficacy of existing payment constructs. Design/methodology …

Despite the academic importance and industry imperatives of psychological ownership (PO),
surprisingly little research has comprehensively addressed its structure and thematic …

Purpose Despite evidence that cashless payment modes influence spending behavior,
researchers have yet to explain the underlying mechanism. Cash serves as a store of value …

Each year, eligible individuals forgo billions of dollars in financial assistance in the form of
government benefits. To address this participation gap, we identify psychological ownership …

This article focuses on understanding the meaning of consumer wealth. Research on
consumer wealth uses a variety of terminology, including but not limited to economic …

A circular economy is a “closed-loop” system designed so that products flow back into the
production cycle after use. With many companies implementing take-back programs as part …

This research examines how the type of money (cash vs. digital) affects consumers'
perceived purchasing power (PPP) of the money and the mediating mechanisms of …

Psychological ownership refers to the subjective feeling that something is mine. Although
previous consumer research focuses on how different ways of engaging with a target can …