Determinants of Intention to Purchase Halal Cosmetic Products: A Study on Muslim Women in West Malaysia

Authors

  • CHOOI YI WEI UNIVERSITI TUNKU ABDUL RAHMAN
  • ZAM ZURIYATI MOHAMAD UNIVERSITI TUNKU ABDUL RAHMAN
  • YOKE CHIN KUAH UNIVERSITI TUNKU ABDUL RAHMAN

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36877/jhis.a0000092

Abstract

The demand on global halal cosmetics market is anticipated to reach USD 53 billion by the end of 2023. In fact, the rising awareness about percutaneous essence of conventional cosmetic products has made consumers shift to “halal” cosmetics. Malaysia is one of the country in providing full support to promote “halal” certification process on halal cosmetic products. Products certified “halal” by JAKIM are Halal products as it is safe to consume, nutritious and also the products are quality controlled. In accordance to it, the purpose of this research conducted is to identify the intention in consuming halal cosmetic products among Muslim females in West Malaysia. As aforementioned, this study has identified five factors that influence consumers’ intention in consuming halal cosmetic products. These factors served as independent variables namely functional value, conditional value, social value, epistemic value and emotional value which is extracted from the Theory of Consumption Value (TCV). This research employed a structured online survey targeting approximately 400 Muslim females from the age 16 to 60 years old in West Malaysia. Data obtained was analysed using Partial Least Square- Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM). The findings revealed that conditional value, emotional value and epistemic value has positively contributed significantly on the intention in purchasing halal cosmetic products. On the other hand, functional value and social value has revealed being insignificant on intention to purchase halal cosmetic products. This study further contributed by providing a comprehensive theoretical framework on the intention to purchase halal cosmetic products.

Author Biographies

CHOOI YI WEI, UNIVERSITI TUNKU ABDUL RAHMAN

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE

ZAM ZURIYATI MOHAMAD, UNIVERSITI TUNKU ABDUL RAHMAN

DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTANCY

YOKE CHIN KUAH, UNIVERSITI TUNKU ABDUL RAHMAN

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE

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2020-06-30

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ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLES
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