Research Article

Examining the Impact of 'No Entry Without a Female Companion' (NEWFC) Policy on Young Male Consumers: Self-determination Needs, In-group Tendency, Social Conformity, and Well-being

Volume: 21 Number: 2 July 31, 2026
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Examining the Impact of 'No Entry Without a Female Companion' (NEWFC) Policy on Young Male Consumers: Self-determination Needs, In-group Tendency, Social Conformity, and Well-being

Abstract

This study investigates the psychological effects of “no entry without a female companion” (NEWFC) policies in Turkish entertainment venues. Focusing on 490 young male consumers, it examines how such discriminatory practices undermine self-esteem, autonomy, and well-being. Findings reveal that NEWFC policies foster exclusion, frustration, and diminished self-worth, while also compromising individuals’ sense of belonging. In response, participants adopt coping strategies, such as seeking alternative venues or conforming to social norms. Using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with SmartPLS, this research highlights overlooked male experiences of exclusion, emphasizing the need to challenge discriminatory policies and promote inclusivity in public spaces.

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Supporting Institution

This work was financially supported by the Aliye Uster Foundation under 2023 Grant Support.

Ethical Statement

This study was conducted in accordance with the ethical guidelines and was approved by the Ege University Social and Humanities Publication Ethics Committee under the approval number E-85553214-0.50.06.04-1533344 on 25/10/2023.

Thanks

The authors would like to express their gratitude to the Aliye Üster Foundation for its support.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Business Administration

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

July 31, 2026

Submission Date

September 2, 2025

Acceptance Date

February 4, 2026

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 21 Number: 2

APA
Başaran, D., & Özhan Dedeoğlu, A. (2026). Examining the Impact of ’No Entry Without a Female Companion’ (NEWFC) Policy on Young Male Consumers: Self-determination Needs, In-group Tendency, Social Conformity, and Well-being. Eskişehir Osmangazi Üniversitesi İktisadi Ve İdari Bilimler Dergisi, 21(2), 272-302. https://doi.org/10.17153/oguiibf.1777012
AMA
1.Başaran D, Özhan Dedeoğlu A. Examining the Impact of ’No Entry Without a Female Companion’ (NEWFC) Policy on Young Male Consumers: Self-determination Needs, In-group Tendency, Social Conformity, and Well-being. Eskişehir Osmangazi Üniversitesi İktisadi ve İdari Bilimler Dergisi. 2026;21(2):272-302. doi:10.17153/oguiibf.1777012
Chicago
Başaran, Doğan, and Ayla Özhan Dedeoğlu. 2026. “Examining the Impact of ’No Entry Without a Female Companion’ (NEWFC) Policy on Young Male Consumers: Self-Determination Needs, In-Group Tendency, Social Conformity, and Well-Being”. Eskişehir Osmangazi Üniversitesi İktisadi Ve İdari Bilimler Dergisi 21 (2): 272-302. https://doi.org/10.17153/oguiibf.1777012.
EndNote
Başaran D, Özhan Dedeoğlu A (July 1, 2026) Examining the Impact of ’No Entry Without a Female Companion’ (NEWFC) Policy on Young Male Consumers: Self-determination Needs, In-group Tendency, Social Conformity, and Well-being. Eskişehir Osmangazi Üniversitesi İktisadi ve İdari Bilimler Dergisi 21 2 272–302.
IEEE
[1]D. Başaran and A. Özhan Dedeoğlu, “Examining the Impact of ’No Entry Without a Female Companion’ (NEWFC) Policy on Young Male Consumers: Self-determination Needs, In-group Tendency, Social Conformity, and Well-being”, Eskişehir Osmangazi Üniversitesi İktisadi ve İdari Bilimler Dergisi, vol. 21, no. 2, pp. 272–302, July 2026, doi: 10.17153/oguiibf.1777012.
ISNAD
Başaran, Doğan - Özhan Dedeoğlu, Ayla. “Examining the Impact of ’No Entry Without a Female Companion’ (NEWFC) Policy on Young Male Consumers: Self-Determination Needs, In-Group Tendency, Social Conformity, and Well-Being”. Eskişehir Osmangazi Üniversitesi İktisadi ve İdari Bilimler Dergisi 21/2 (July 1, 2026): 272-302. https://doi.org/10.17153/oguiibf.1777012.
JAMA
1.Başaran D, Özhan Dedeoğlu A. Examining the Impact of ’No Entry Without a Female Companion’ (NEWFC) Policy on Young Male Consumers: Self-determination Needs, In-group Tendency, Social Conformity, and Well-being. Eskişehir Osmangazi Üniversitesi İktisadi ve İdari Bilimler Dergisi. 2026;21:272–302.
MLA
Başaran, Doğan, and Ayla Özhan Dedeoğlu. “Examining the Impact of ’No Entry Without a Female Companion’ (NEWFC) Policy on Young Male Consumers: Self-Determination Needs, In-Group Tendency, Social Conformity, and Well-Being”. Eskişehir Osmangazi Üniversitesi İktisadi Ve İdari Bilimler Dergisi, vol. 21, no. 2, July 2026, pp. 272-0, doi:10.17153/oguiibf.1777012.
Vancouver
1.Doğan Başaran, Ayla Özhan Dedeoğlu. Examining the Impact of ’No Entry Without a Female Companion’ (NEWFC) Policy on Young Male Consumers: Self-determination Needs, In-group Tendency, Social Conformity, and Well-being. Eskişehir Osmangazi Üniversitesi İktisadi ve İdari Bilimler Dergisi. 2026 Jul. 1;21(2):272-30. doi:10.17153/oguiibf.1777012