Abstract
Purpose– The purpose of this paper is to propose a comprehensive framework for service appropriation, specifying the different facets of the phenomenon.Design/methodology/approach– A literature review summarizes views of the appropriation concept from various disciplines (human and social sciences, information systems, marketing), reinforced by an exploratory study in the health sector.Findings– Six underlying dimensions of service appropriation emerge: service knowledge; service consciousness; self-adaptation to service; service control; service creation; and psychological ownership of the service.Research limitations/implications– This paper is mainly conceptual and requires empirical testing in other domains to confirm the applicability of the proposed framework.Practical implications– This study offers insights into how service providers and managers should design services and integrate customers in the service coproduction process.Originality/value– The complementary view of appropriation in the context of services defines it as a cognitive, measurable state. The outcome of this approach is an original, integrative framework applied to services, not just spaces or immersive experiences.