Measuring the Cultural Impact of Sustainable Marketing on Branding

An Analytical Survey of the Opinions of a Sample of Physicians, Administrators, and Technicians Working in Private Hospitals in the Center of Maysan Governorate

Authors

  • Karrar Hatem Sultan College of Administration and Economics / Department of Business Administration, University of Karbala, Iraq / Karbala.
  • Amjad Hamid Ismail College of Administration and Economics / Department of Business Administration / University of Karbala. Iraq / Karbala

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.71207/ijas.v22i87.5689

Keywords:

The cultural dimension of sustainable marketing, Branding

Abstract

       This research aimed to measure the impact of the cultural dimension of sustainable marketing on branding by targeting private hospitals in the center of Maysan Governorate. These hospitals have limited attention to considering cultural aspects in their marketing practices, resulting in weak brand strength. A sample of 136 employees was selected, comprising doctors, administrators, and technicians. The study adopted a descriptive-analytical approach, collecting data using a questionnaire. Data was analyzed using the statistical tools available in SPSS software, namely means and standard deviations. The results showed a statistically significant positive correlation between the cultural dimension of sustainable marketing and branding, specifically in its dimensions of brand awareness, brand loyalty, brand image, and perceived quality. The research's significance lies in highlighting the active role of the cultural dimension in strengthening hospital brands, thereby contributing to improved patient loyalty. The research recommends the necessity of emphasizing the consideration of values, customs, traditions, and privacy in the provision of medical services, and establishing training programs to raise the level of cultural awareness. Among the employees, which contributes to strengthening its brand and achieving a competitive advantage.

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Author Biographies

Karrar Hatem Sultan, College of Administration and Economics / Department of Business Administration, University of Karbala, Iraq / Karbala.

Master's student in the Business Administration department, writing stage

Amjad Hamid Ismail, College of Administration and Economics / Department of Business Administration / University of Karbala. Iraq / Karbala

He holds a PhD in Business Administration and specializes in Marketing Management, and has several published research papers.

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Published

2026-03-11

How to Cite

Hatem Sultan, K., & Hamid Ismail, A. (2026). Measuring the Cultural Impact of Sustainable Marketing on Branding: An Analytical Survey of the Opinions of a Sample of Physicians, Administrators, and Technicians Working in Private Hospitals in the Center of Maysan Governorate . Iraqi Journal for Administrative Sciences, 22(87), 295–312. https://doi.org/10.71207/ijas.v22i87.5689