Journal of Social Marketing
Scope & Guideline
Transforming Marketing for Social Good.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Behavior Change Strategies:
The journal prioritizes research that investigates methods to alter behaviors, particularly in health, environmental, and social contexts, through various marketing techniques. - Social Issues and Marketing:
A core area of focus is the intersection of marketing and pressing social issues such as sustainability, health promotion, and community engagement. - Theoretical Frameworks:
It extensively utilizes and develops theoretical frameworks like the Theory of Planned Behavior and Social Cognitive Theory to understand and predict consumer behavior. - Participatory Design and Community Involvement:
The journal promotes participatory design approaches, emphasizing the importance of community involvement in developing and implementing social marketing interventions. - Evaluation and Impact Measurement:
There is a significant emphasis on evaluating social marketing campaigns, measuring their effectiveness and impact on target behaviors and communities.
Trending and Emerging
- Sustainability and Environmental Behavior:
A notable trend is the increasing focus on sustainability, particularly regarding reducing waste and promoting eco-friendly behaviors, highlighting the urgent need for environmental awareness. - Health Promotion and Well-being:
Research aimed at health behavior change, including mental health and physical health campaigns, is gaining traction, demonstrating the journal's commitment to public health initiatives. - Digital and Social Media Engagement:
The use of digital platforms and social media to influence behavior is an emerging theme, reflecting the changing dynamics of communication and marketing in the digital age. - Participatory and Co-Creation Approaches:
There is a growing emphasis on participatory design and co-creation methods, which involve stakeholders in the development of social marketing interventions, fostering community ownership. - Intersectionality in Social Marketing:
Studies exploring the intersection of various social identities and their impact on marketing effectiveness are emerging, indicating a more nuanced understanding of target audiences.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Marketing Techniques:
Research focusing on conventional marketing strategies has been less prevalent, as the journal shifts towards innovative and participatory approaches to social marketing. - General Consumer Behavior Studies:
Studies that broadly analyze consumer behaviors without specific social marketing applications are declining, as the journal emphasizes targeted interventions and behavioral change. - Single-Channel Marketing Approaches:
There is a waning interest in studies that examine single-channel marketing strategies, as the focus has moved towards multi-channel and integrated approaches in social marketing. - Historical Marketing Analysis:
Research examining historical perspectives or retrospective analyses of marketing practices is becoming less common, with a move towards contemporary applications and future-oriented studies. - Narrowly Focused Demographics:
There is a noticeable decrease in studies targeting very specific demographic groups without broader implications, as the journal seeks to address wider societal issues.
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