The Aging Consumer: Perspectives from Psychology and Marketing, 2nd edition takes stock of what is known around age and consumer behavior, identifies gaps and open questions within the research, and outlines an agenda for future research. There has been little systematic research done with respect to the most basic questions related to age and consumer behavior, such as whether older adults versus young and middle-age adults respond to marketing activities including pricing, promotions, product design, and distribution. Written by experts, The Aging Consumer compiles research on a broad range of topics on consumer marketing, from an individual to a societal level of analysis. This second edition provides new versions of chapters contained in the 2010 volume that have been updated to reflect the latest psychological and marketing research and thinking. Included also are ten new chapters which cover exciting new ground, such as changes in metacognition in older adults, motivated cognition of the aging consumer, and a global perspective on aging and the economy across cultures. This updated volume is beneficial for researchers and practitioners in marketing, consumer behavior, and advertising. Additionally, The Aging Consumer, 2nd edition will appeal to professionals in other fields such as psychology, decision sciences, gerontology and gerontological social work, and those who are concerned with normal human aging and its implications for the everyday behavior of older individuals. It will also be of interest to those in fields concerned with the societal implications of an aging population, such as economics, policy, and law.

Originally published in 1997. Based around the author's observations and experiences in the fashion retailing industry and later dissertation research, this study looks at the attitudes of retailers towards the elderly. The aim of the research presented is to challenge stereotypes, suggest practical ways in which improve service for the aging population and identify areas where retailers could improve customer service across all consumer groups as well as the older age groups.

In Understanding the Older Consumer, Barrie Gunter provides a detailed examination of the demographic, behavioural and psychological profiles of the older consumer. He shows that without the responsibilities of loans and child raising and with better financial provision than in previous years, the over-50s represent a powerful spending force. In order to reach this group, Barrie Gunter shows how to target advertising and respond to the changes that have occurred. Understanding the Older Consumer provides a wealth of information on older people's lifestyles and leisure, their interest in the mass media, their perceptions of advertising and their shopping.

This unique handbook maps the growing field of consumer psychology in its increasingly global context. With contributions from over 70 scholars across four continents, the book reflects the cross-cultural and multidisciplinary character of the field. Chapters relate the key consumer concepts to the progressive globalization of markets in which consumers act and consumption takes place. The book is divided into seven sections, offering a truly comprehensive reference work that covers: The historical foundations of the discipline and the rise of globalization The role of cognition and multisensory perception in consumers’ judgements The social self, identity and well-being, including their relation to advertising Social and cultural influences on consumption, including politics and religion Decision making, attitudes and behaviorally based research Sustainable consumption and the role of branding The particularities of online settings in framing and affecting behavior The Routledge International Handbook of Consumer Psychology will be essential reading for anyone interested in how the perceptions, feelings and values of consumers interact with the decisions they make in relation to products and services in a global context. It will also be key reading for students and researchers across psychology and marketing, as well as professionals interested in a deeper understanding of the field.

Daily existence is more interconnected to consumer behaviors than ever before, encompassing many issues of well-being. Problems include unhealthy eating; credit card mismanagement; alcohol, tobacco, pornography, and gambling abuse; marketplace discrimination; and ecological deterioration; as well as at-risk groups who are impoverished, impaired, or elderly. Opportunities for well-being via consumer behaviors include empowerment via the Internet, product sharing, leisure pursuits, family consumption, and pro-environmental activities, among others. In 2005 the Association for Consumer Research launched Transformative Consumer Research (TCR). Its mission is to foster research on quality of life that is both rigorous and applied for better assisting consumers, their caregivers, policy administrators, and executives. This edited volume includes 33 chapters on a wide range of topics by expert international authors. All royalties from sales of this book are donated to the Association to support TCR grants.

Millions of patients travel abroad every year, and the number of trips around the world to benefit from health services is increasing. The high level of global demand for health services has influenced the rapid development of the tourism industry. Many destinations providing high-quality healthcare services at low prices have emerged. Due to these developments in the industry, the health tourism market, one of the fastest growing markets, has emerged. Countries operating in the industry are also striving to increase their market shares. Therefore, it is important to understand the dynamics of this global phenomenon. Global Perspectives on the Opportunities and Future Directions of Health Tourism provides new theoretical, practical, and strategic insights into the field of health tourism. It discusses in detail the health tourism industry and its importance for the global economy, countries, and destinations. Covering topics such as elderly consumers, historical development, and image and branding, this premier reference source is an essential resource for government officials, hospital administrators, policymakers, business managers and executives, students and educators of higher education, librarians, researchers, and academicians.

Consumer neuroscience is a complex, interdisciplinary, and emerging field that cuts across psychology, neuroscience, and consumer research. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the foundations and applications of modern consumer neuroscience, exploring a wide range of established and emergent topics in the field, making it the ideal resource for anyone looking to broaden their knowledge base. The content provides a thorough, high-level guide to the mathematical, technological, and theoretical aspects of consumer neuroscience, alongside a wide range of specific applications situated within a scientific context. The book includes chapters on cognitive processes and behaviors, the human brain, mathematical concepts, and neuroscience technologies. It considers the difference of individual, social and commercial neuroscience through the lens of gender differences, aging and ethics, amongst other concepts, enabling the reader to adopt an holistic view of the field and discover new research directions. This is enhanced by the inclusion of consolidating questions and answers for each chapter alongside numerous images to enhance the reader's understanding of the topic. The book is an essential read for the aspiring researcher or practitioner striving for an in-depth understanding of the field and its ramifications.

Contents: (Part 1) Be a Savvy Consumer: Buyer Beware; Cars; Banking; Credit; Loans; Financing Your Educ.; Employ.; Food and Nutrition; Health Care; Housing; Insur.: Internet; Investing; Phones; Identity Theft; Home Shopping; Telemark. and Mail; Travel; TV; Utilities; Wills and Funerals; (Part 2) Complaint Filing: Contact the Seller; Contact 3rd Parties; Sample Complaint Letter; (Part 3) Info. Resources: Teachers; Persons with Disabil.; Mil. Personnel; (Part 4) Consumer Assist. Directory: Auto. Mfrs.; Better Bus. Bureaus; Corp. Contacts; SOCAP Internat.; Fed. Agencies; Nat. Consumer Org.; State, County and City Consumer Protection Offices; State Banking Auth.; State Insur. Reg.; State Securities Admin.; State Util. Comm.; Trade and Prof. Assoc.