Tiwari, SunilCifci, IbrahimKahraman, Onur Cuneyt2024-09-252024-09-2520241303-29172156-6909https://doi.org/10.1080/13032917.2024.2340978https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12491/13787This study measures the nexus between entrepreneurial motives and residents' support for the meal-sharing economy with the mediating role of the state of the local economy. The authors employ partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) on the sample of 226 Indian respondents collected through a self-administered questionnaire. Results showed that the state of the local economy, social influence, gratification of hosting, and source of cultural capital are positively affecting the meal-sharing economy. Furthermore, the state of the local economy is positively associated with social influence and independency motives, significantly mediating the nexus of the meal-sharing economy with social influence and independency. Empirical findings suggest several theoretical and practical implications for residents, governments, policymakers, and tourism planners.eninfo:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccessMeal-sharing economyentrepreneurial motivesresident attitudeslocal economyIndiaArticle10.1080/13032917.2024.23409782-s2.0-85191012360N/AWOS:001202626400001N/A