Fear and Panic Buying Behavior Associated with the Outbreak of COVID-19 Pandemic in Palestine

Alfoqahaa, Sam

doi:10.1007/978-3-031-08954-1_95

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“…Consumers, aware of the risks associated with the virus outbreak, altered their behavior in response to the perceived threat. Similar conclusions were drawn by Li, (2021) in a comparable study conducted in China, with supporting evidence from research in other countries (Ntontis et al, 2022;Alfoqahaa, 2022). The study reveals that fear can manifest differently among individuals, as demonstrated by the varying responses observed in male consumers, who appeared more resilient to panic buying but were equally affected by health threats.…”

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“…panic buying, a shopping behavior stemming from unforeseen events is characterized by irrationality and a lack of control. Importantly, it is not exclusive to individuals deemed psychologically weak (Alfoqahaa, 2022) rather, it can be experienced by those facing extreme duress or confronting unprecedented threats to their existence, both of which encapsulate the circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic (Ntontis, 2022). Unforeseen shifts in shopping behavior patterns can have adverse effects on the supply chain, impacting entrepreneurs' capacity to meet the demand for products (Ali, 2022).…”

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The Change of Consumer Behaviour due to Fear Factor during Covid-19 Pandemic: Malawian Shopping Perspective

Chandiona

2024

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This paper delves into the contemporary theme of shifts in consumer behavior prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The research aims to investigate the impact of fear on consumers and examine their reactions to changes in shopping patterns. While there is existing evidence on alterations in consumer behavior during the pandemic, a comprehensive understanding based on consumer opinions and experiences is still lacking. The research methodology involved conducting a survey with a sample of 252 consumers in Blantyre City, Republic of Malawi, offering an original data source for this distinctive study. The study's findings trace individual modifications in consumer behavior during the pandemic, emphasizing shifts related to panic buying. A notable 81% of consumers reported an upsurge in the quantity of goods purchased in 2020-2022, though this form of panic buying markedly decreased in subsequent pandemic years. Results indicate that male consumers were less prone to engaging in panic buying yet expressed heightened concerns about the pandemic's adverse effects on the state's economy compared to their female counterparts. While most consumers were troubled by health threats and associated risks, the research revealed a greater fear for others than for oneself, leading to an increased inclination for solitary shopping. The implications of this study are extensive, offering practical insights for businesses needing to adapt their strategies in the post-pandemic landscape. Moreover, the findings provide a basis for future risk management measures, enabling companies to better prepare and devise flexible responses in the event of similar situations in the future.

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The Change of Consumer Behaviour due to Fear Factor during Covid-19 Pandemic: Malawian Shopping Perspective

Chandiona

2024

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“…Li et al (2022) also reached the same conclusions when conducting similar research in China. Examples from other countries also support this finding (Ntontis et al, 2022;Alfoqahaa, 2022). This study shows that fear can instigate different responses in different people.…”

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When fear is a factor: consumer behavior changes during the pandemic

Veselovská

2023

JBRMR

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This paper focuses on the current topic of consumer behavior changes influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic. The purpose of the research was to explore how the factor of fear affected consumers and analyze their response to shopping habits. Even though there is some evidence on how the consumers changed their behavior during the pandemic, there is still a lack of comprehensive information based on opinions and experiences of consumers themselves. Design/methodology of the research was based on a survey conducted on a sample of 252 consumers in Slovak republic providing an original source of information for this unique research. Findings in the study map the individual changes in consumer behavior that occurred during the pandemic with special focus on changes related to panic buying. Up to 82% of consumers reported an increase in amount of goods they bought in 2020, however, this form of panic buying significantly decreased in later years of the pandemic. Results show that male consumers were less likely to experience panic buying, however, they men expressed concerns about the negative impacts of the pandemic on the state's economy to a greater extent than women. The majority of consumers were concerned by health threats and related risks, but it was discovered that they feared more for others than themselves which resulted in an increased tendency to prefer unaccompanied shopping. The implications of this research are vast. Its practical implications provide guidelines for businesses that need to adjust their strategies according to the new reality in the post-pandemic era. Findings can also provide a foundation for further risk management measures that companies need to consider should a similar situation arise again in the future to be better prepared and to design a flexible response.

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Factors affecting consumer post COVID-19 online shopping behavior: the moderating role of commitment – evidence from Palestine

Baidoun

Salem

2023

Journal of Strategic Marketing

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Fear and Panic Buying Behavior Associated with the Outbreak of COVID-19 Pandemic in Palestine

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The Change of Consumer Behaviour due to Fear Factor during Covid-19 Pandemic: Malawian Shopping Perspective

The Change of Consumer Behaviour due to Fear Factor during Covid-19 Pandemic: Malawian Shopping Perspective

When fear is a factor: consumer behavior changes during the pandemic

Factors affecting consumer post COVID-19 online shopping behavior: the moderating role of commitment – evidence from Palestine

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