論文ID: 2023-A262
Abdication is receiving more recognition for its beneficial effects on society. However, the psychological motivation behind the decision to abdicate is a matter for discussion. Previous research has not clearly examined how the subjective value of resources (SVR) and gender influence abdication decisions among Chinese individuals. Therefore, this study (N = 78, 50% female) aims to explore the roles of participants’ SVR and gender on their abdication decisions (i.e., rates of abdication) in joint consumption. The findings revealed that SVR negatively affected participants’ abdication decisions. Specifically, participants with higher SVR were less likely to abdicate to others. Interestingly, gender did not have a significant effect on abdication decisions, indicating that both males and females exhibited similar patterns of abdication behavior. Taken together, this study expands our understanding of abdication decisions in joint consumption, and delves into the psychological motivations that drive individuals’ choices to abdicate.
