Is sharing the solution? Exploring public acceptability of the sharing economy

Cherry, Catherine; Pidgeon, Nicholas Frank

doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2018.05.278

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“…Understood as an economic model based on the distribution and usage of underutilized assets, ranging from goods to skills, for monetary or nonmonetary benefits (Botsman & Rogers, ; Cherry & Pidgeon, ; Heinrichs, ; Martin, ), the sharing economy is an economic paradigm founded on individuals', groups', and communities' propensity to share resources (i.e., rent, lend, swap, barter, and gift) at an unprecedented scale (McAlpine, ; Vătămănescu & Pînzaru, ). Albeit, not entirely new as a fundamental socioeconomic mechanism—in the past, the sharing and exchange of assets used to take place between close individuals and acquaintances (Frenken & Schor, )—widespread Internet availability, access to digital platforms, and a variety of disruptive communication technologies have triggered a wide spectrum of possibilities to connect, fostering this multifaceted phenomenon (Kathan, Matzler, & Veider, ; Murillo, Buckland, & Val, ; Vătămănescu & Alexandru, ; Zait, Andrei, Bobalca, & Tugulea, ).…”

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“…Motives featuring an extensive array, from profit incentives to sustainable development (i.e., sustainable behaviors and consumption), have been credited as overarching (Andrei, Gazzola, Zbuchea, & Alexandru, ; Böcker & Meelen, ; Prothero et al, ; Sacks, ). The continuum also includes social benefits (i.e., meeting new people and socializing; Botsman & Rogers, ; Fitzmaurice et al, ; Frenken & Schor, ; Martin, ; Tussyadiah, ), economic benefits (i.e., making or saving money via lower transaction costs; Bellotti et al, ; Cherry & Pidgeon, ; Hamari et al, ; Möhlmann, ), and product availability (i.e., easier access to resources and to various offers of products and services; Cherry & Pidgeon, ; Hamari et al, ; Rifkin, ).…”

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“…Although the literature investigating the diverse driving forces of user participation in the sharing economy is developing, engendering the exploration of a wide range of underlying factors (both intrinsic and extrinsic), little is really known about “the motivations for people to participate” and quantitative research can contribute to increasing knowledge in this area (Böcker & Meelen, , p. 29). The challenge to provide an answer to the extant research gap is made directly by Cherry and Pidgeon (), who comment on the mixed findings and varying motivations documented in the debate on user participation in the sharing economy, thus acknowledging the imperative to address their relative importance in future studies.…”

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“…Despite concerns raised about the positive impact of the sharing economy on the environment and society, there is scientific evidence of positive perceptions and the appreciation of possibilities offered by this model, such as reduced waste and better resource use, increased access to unaffordable goods and increased community cohesion [24]. Sustainability-oriented platforms are still emerging in the sharing economy.…”

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Trust in Sharing Economy Business Models from the Perspective of Customers in Szczecin, Poland

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The concept of a sharing economy, as part of a wider collaborative economy concept, is among the most important economic and technological trends that will influence socioeconomic development in the future. Interest in using the opportunities offered by sharing platforms is increasing; hence, the subject is a current and important issue. Confidence in technology, service providers and application providers is a key issue when making decisions about using such solutions. The aim of the paper is to examine the level of trust in sharing economy business models considering two groups of factors, trust in people and in technology, among several demographic groups. The paper has an empirical character and the results are provided on the basis of a survey conducted in Szczecin, Poland, with 403 respondents who are current and potential users of sharing platforms. The obtained results show that platform management requires more attention focused on building mutual trust networks among participants rather than strengthening the confidence in using the technology.Sustainability 2019, 11, 6838 2 of 26 supply side. This paper presents the results of empirical research, which, together with the results obtained by other researchers, can enrich the current state of knowledge.The aim of the paper is to examine the level of trust in sharing economy business models considering two groups of factors, trust in people and in technology, among several demographic groups. Although there are papers concerning the impact of social referrals and technological enablers on trust in sharing platforms [8], our research differs in factors that characterize each of these groups. The paper has an empirical character and the results are provided based on a survey conducted by the authors. The analytical part of the study is based on answers given by 403 respondents from Szczecin, Poland. The statistical analysis of the results was conducted with the use of basic statistics measures, as well as Cronbach's alpha measure, nonparametric Kolmogorov-Smirnoff test, Kruskal-Wallis test, centre of gravity (CoG), histograms, box plots, and radar charts.The paper is divided as follows: First we introduce the idea of the sharing economy as a business model that can act for sustainability, then we provide a literature review on trust in the sharing economy. After that, we explain our research procedure and methods, discuss the main findings and provide managerial implications for sharing platforms.

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“…The undeniable need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and the transition to cleaner electricity generation has led to an unavoidable requirement for new regulations and mechanisms to promote the growth of renewable energy [6]. This movement seeks an economy focused on sustainability, intending to achieve energy security and environmental protection [7], instead of relying on sources difficult access and exhaustible.…”

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The diffusion of photovoltaic distributed generation is relevant for addressing the political, economic, and environmental issues in the electricity sector. However, the proliferation of distributed generation brings new administrative and operational challenges for the sustainability of electric power utilities. Electricity distributors operate in economies of scale, and the high photovoltaic penetration means that these companies have economic and financial impacts, in addition to influencing the migration of other consumers. Thus, this paper aims to systematically identify and evaluate critical factors and indicators that may influence electricity distributors in predicting their consumers' adoption of photovoltaic technology, which were subjected to the analysis of 20 industry experts. Results show that the cost of electricity, generation capacity, and cost of the photovoltaic systems are the most relevant indicators, and it is possible to measure a considerable part of them using the internal data of the electricity distributors. The study contributes to the understanding of the critical factors for the forecast of the adoption of consumers to distributed photovoltaic generation, to assist the distribution network operators in the decision making, and the distribution sustainability. Also, it establishes the theoretical, political, and practical implications for the Brazilian scenario and developing countries.

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Is sharing the solution? Exploring public acceptability of the sharing economy

Cited by 142 publications

References 30 publications

Users' motivations to participate in the sharing economy: Moving from profits toward sustainable development

Users' motivations to participate in the sharing economy: Moving from profits toward sustainable development

Trust in Sharing Economy Business Models from the Perspective of Customers in Szczecin, Poland

Factors for Measuring Photovoltaic Adoption from the Perspective of Operators

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