Selected Aspects Of Consumer Behavior

Abstract: A college textbook discusses various theoretical concepts of consumer behavior and marketing research and their practical applications. The 21 chapters of the text are organized into 5 principal sections, covering: basic fundamentals and models for assessing consumer behavior; developing an understanding of consumer behavior relative to marketing strategies; environmental influences affecting consumer behavior from the general cultural, subcultural (i.e., ethnic), social class structure, family level, and personal influence standpoints; specific determinants of consumer behavior (e.g., motivational aspects; learning and memory aspects; self-conceptual factors; attitude characteristics and their modification); and factors influencing consumer decision processes, with respect to recognition of decision problems and purchasing processes and behavior. Photographs, charts, and tables are used extensively. Specific case studies are reviewed at the end of each of the 5 sections and each chaper includes discussion questons. (wz).

Praised for its no nonsense approach to engaging students and conveying key learning outcomes and for striking a good balance between sociological and psychological aspects of consumer behaviour, the new edition now features increased coverage of social media, digital consumption and up-to-date marketing practice. Written from a European perspective, international in its scope and with an array of global international examples and cases from a variety of geographic locations and different industry sectors threaded throughout the text, students’ understanding and retention of the subject is encouraged through innovative learning features including: ‘how to impress your examiner’ boxes - ideas and tips for what an examiner may be looking for to help students get the best possible grades in their assessments. ‘consumer behaviour in action’ boxes – focus on consumer decisions allowing students to focus on the applications of the concepts and theories underpinning the motivations of consumers – something they are likely to do in their future careers as marketers. ‘challenging the status quo’ boxes – encouraging students to think outside the box, think critically and exercise their problem solving skills. The book is complemented by a companion website featuring a range of tools and resources for lecturers and students, including PowerPoint slides, multiple choice questions, case studies, interactive glossary, flashcards, multimedia links and selected author videos to make the examples in each chapter come to life. Suitable for Undergraduate students with little or no background knowledge of consumer behaviour.

Presents advanced consumer research, whether empirical or conceptual, qualitative or quantitative. This title features the papers which have been selected from the best papers at the 2011 Consumer Culture Theory Conference held in Chicago Illinois in July, 2011.

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