Abstract: "This book discusses the indispensable value of understanding consumer activities and the crucial role they play in developing successful marketing strategies by focusing on concepts such as consumer perceptions, consumption culture, and the influence of information technology"--Provided by publisher

The goal of this book is to help business managers and academic researchers understand the means-end perspective and the methods by which it is used, and to demonstrate how to use the means-end approach to develop better marketing and advertising strategy. The authors discuss methodological issues regarding interviewing and coding, present applications of the means-end approach to marketing and advertising problems, and describe the conceptual foundations of the means-end approach. This book is of interest to academic researchers in marketing and related fields, graduate students in business, marketing research professionals, and business managers. It is intended as a reference book containing ideas about the means-end approach and its applications.

The study of groups and individuals as well as the activities related to purchase, use and disposal of goods and services is referred to as consumer behavior. It also involves the study of the consumer's mental, emotional and behavioral responses that are related to these activities. It is an inter-disciplinary field that uses tools from various fields such as psychology, anthropology, ethnography, sociology, marketing and behavioral economics. Consumer behavior also deals with examining how attitudes, emotions and preferences influence buying behavior. There are numerous external and internal factors which influence the consumers while purchasing products. A few of these factors are consumer awareness, self-actualization, perception, culture and social class. This textbook is a compilation of chapters that discuss the most vital concepts in the field of consumer behavior. It presents this complex subject in the most comprehensible and easy to understand language. This book is appropriate for students seeking detailed information in this area as well as for experts.

Online Consumer Psychology addresses many of the issues created by the Internet and goes beyond the topic of advertising and the Web to include topics such as customization, site design, word of mouth processes, and the study of consumer decision making while online. The theories and research methods help provide greater insight into the processes underlying consumer behavior in online environments. Broken into six sections, this book: focuses on community and looks at the Internet's ability to bring like-minded individuals from around the world into one forum; examines issues related to advertising, specifically click-through rates and advertising content placed within gaming online and wireless networks; provides readers with reasons why consumers customize products and the benefits of customization; discusses the psychological effects of site design; asks the question of whether the Internet empowers consumers to make better decisions; and discusses research tools that can be used online.

Detailed textbook with a focus on consumer behavior research This textbook addresses the central question of whether and in what way advertising has a lasting influence on the purchase decision process. For this purpose, it takes a look at the focus of consumer behavior and market research. In the course of this, the work conveys the basics of consumer behaviour in a comprehensible and clear language. Why is the shopping cart fuller than planned? Why does everyone want the latest smartphone so badly? The authors Stefan Hoffmann and Payam Akbar address the following topics in their book "Consumer Behaviour": They begin with the understanding of the term and briefly outline the theoretical as well as methodological approach to consumer behaviour. They then discuss influences on consumer behaviour, which take place first and foremost within us: Motivation, emotion and cognition as well as attitude and decision. They then show that behaviour differs systematically between different consumer groups. For this purpose, they consider influences from the social, physical and media environment. At the end of the consumer behavior book, they illustrate how buying behavior is embedded in general societal developments and thus constantly changes over time. This second edition of the book has been revised and updated by the authors. Clear textbook for exam preparation with many practical aids The Consumer Behavior textbook is intended for students in the following disciplines: Business Administration Psychology Communications Related disciplines It follows a consistent didactic concept: as a reader, you observe the fictional characters Lea and Ben in numerous consumption situations. In this way, you get to know essential theories and models in a lively way and close to everyday life. The following elements also help you to quickly grasp and effectively learn the contents of the textbook "Consumer Behaviour": Case studies Descriptions of relevant studies QR codes to video content (e.g. videos and websites) This makes this book ideal for reviewing lectures and preparing for exams. At the end of each chapter you will find questions for self-monitoring and recommended reading.

Technology and Household Consumption is a comprehensive text that provides insights into technology’s impact on consumer behavior and the household environment. Consumption and consumer behavior has become a very important subject of study that is now covered in many disciplines including family economics, culture studies, and feminist/women studies. In the first section, this book provides a historical perspective on how consumer behaviors have changed because of technology and how technology itself has changed. Data on ownership and expenditures is detailed in describing the penetration of technology in the household and changes over time. In the examination of demographics and social changes, an emphasis is placed on women and children. As it is important to understand the entry paths and factors that influence them, the book also introduces a research framework to understanding the adoption and utilization of household technologies. In the second section, the book examines specific household technologies and consumption experiences including shopping choices and behaviors, entertainment outlets and availability, communications technologies, and working at home. The book concludes with a section on the relationships between marketers and consumers.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

This is a perfect guide to understanding the core principles of qualitative marketing research. It presents qualitative marketing research in the broader context of marketing and managerial decisions, consumer psychology and contemporary knowledge about unconscious and automatic processes. Different types of qualitative marketing research methods are examined, from the classic focus group interview (FGI) and individual in-depth interview (IDI), to more cutting-edge methods such as ethnography or bulletin boards, which enable marketing researchers to discover and understand real consumer motivations, needs, values, and attitudes. With numerous international case studies, including PepsiCo, Unilever, Danone, Nestle, Aviva and Citibank, the book is uniquely practical in its approach. It is vital reading for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students of marketing research, consumer behaviour and consumer psychology.

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