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- Title
Advancing basic psychological needs theory in marketing research.
- Authors
Gilal, Faheem Gul; Paul, Justin; Gilal, Rukhsana Gul; Gilal, Naeem Gul
- Abstract
This paper presents a rigorous and in-depth systematic review of the literature on Basic Psychological Needs Theory (BPNT) and its applications in marketing research. Despite the widespread use of conventional models and theories in marketing research, motivational theories, such as BPNT, which have demonstrated significant effectiveness in driving motivation, have been relatively neglected. BPNT proposes that fulfilling basic psychological needs for autonomy, competence, and relatedness (ACR) leads to intrinsic motivation, emotional stability, and strong attachment. Our systematic review identifies how the constructs underpinned by BPNT have been utilized, as well as what research designs, contexts, and methodologies have been applied in marketing research. By integrating BPNT into marketing research, the authors aim to provide researchers with much-needed directions for future research and advocate for its continued growth. Specifically, the review notes tensions in terms of contradictory findings, identifies major gaps, and operationalizes BPNT in marketing research by establishing a set of marketing priorities (provided in the form of testable propositions) in seven major domains under the lens of BPNT. As the first systematic literature review of its kind, this theoretical study serves as an essential reference and valuable resource for scholars and practitioners aiming to explore and integrate BPNT into their research and practice.
- Subjects
MARKETING research; MARKETING theory; BASIC needs; MOTIVATION (Psychology); INTRINSIC motivation
- Publication
International Journal of Market Research, 2023, Vol 65, Issue 6, p745
- ISSN
1470-7853
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1177/14707853231184740