Presenters: Saifudin, Sepia Hartiningsih, Monika Rosalinda, Ryan Setiawan, Salsa Ayu Ning Tyas
Affiliation: Universitas Islam Negeri Salatiga
Room: 1 (Online)
ICIES News- At the 4th International Conference on Islamic Economics Studies (ICIES) 2024, a team of researchers from Universitas Islam Negeri (UIN) Salatiga presented their significant findings on the motivations behind the boycott of Israeli-affiliated products. The study, titled “The Role Of Internal And Ethnocentric Factors In Generating Intentions To Boycott Israeli-Affiliated Products,” offers new insights into the ongoing global Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement aimed at Israeli products due to the Israel-Palestine conflict.
The presentation was delivered by Saifudin, Sepia Hartiningsih, Monika Rosalinda, Ryan Setiawan, and Salsa Ayu Ning Tyas in an online session. Their research, which is quantitative in nature, sought to identify key internal factors such as religiosity, self-enrichment, and ethnocentrism, and their impact on the intention to participate in boycotts. This comprehensive study involved 400 respondents from 29 provinces across Indonesia, encompassing various religious and cultural backgrounds.
Utilizing structural equation modeling with partial least squares (SEM-PLS), the study revealed that self-enhancement and ethnocentrism significantly influence the intention to boycott. Interestingly, religiosity did not show a significant effect on boycott intentions. These findings suggest that personal and ethnocentric motivations are more decisive in shaping boycott behaviors than religious factors.
The implications of this research are profound for multinational companies, emphasizing the need for transparency in supply chains and humane business practices. By understanding the underlying motivations for consumer boycotts, businesses can better navigate the complex landscape of global ethics and consumer behavior.
The study not only contributes to academic discourse but also provides practical insights for businesses and policymakers aiming to address and mitigate the impacts of the BDS movement. The researchers’ presentation at ICIES 2024 marks a critical step in understanding the dynamics of consumer boycotts and their broader economic and social implications.
For further information on the study and its findings, the research team can be contacted through UIN Salatiga’s official channels.