Maladaptive Consumer Behavior

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Maladaptive Consumer Behavior

This edited volume provides a marketing perspective on maladaptive consumer behavior, especially behavior with dysfunctional consequences that does not have its origins in physical addiction. It brings together contributions of leading scholars who have expertise in various forms of maladaptive consumption. The chapters address specific manifestations of maladaptive consumption, such as those related to food, alcoholic beverages, online gaming, and media consumption, among others, with an emphasis on behaviors that are not traditionally regarded as arising from physical addiction. Further, the book includes chapters that focus more broadly of definitional and conceptual issues, methodological approaches, implications for intervention and regulation, and the value judgments inherent in the identification and classification of behaviors as “maladaptive." It examines numerous alternative theories of maladaptive consumption and places such behavior in a larger market context. Taken together, the contributions in this volume (1) describe the general phenomenon of maladaptive consumption, (2) describe specific manifestations of maladaptive consumption, (3) identify issues of research methodology and definition related to the study of maladaptive consumption, and (4) address relevant interventions, regulations, and public policy issues. It will appeal to scholars interested in maladaptive consumption behaviors and their treatments as well as consumer behavior more generally across multiple fields, including marketing, clinical psychology, social work, and public health.
Consumer Behavior over the Life Course

This book examines consumer behavior using the “life course” paradigm, a multidisciplinary framework for studying people's lives, structural contexts, and social change. It contributes to marketing research by providing new insights into the study of consumer behavior and illustrating how to apply the life course paradigm’s concepts and theoretical perspectives to study consumer topics in an innovative way. Although a growing number of marketing researchers, either implicitly or explicitly, subscribe to life course perspectives for studying a variety of consumer behaviors, their efforts have been limited due to a lack of theories and methods that would help them study consumers over the lifecycle. When studying consumers over their lifespan, researchers examine differences in the consumer behaviors of various age groups (e.g., children, baby boomers, elderly, etc.) or family life stages (e.g., bachelors, full nesters, empty nesters, etc.), inferring that consumer behavior changes over time or linking consumption behaviors to previous experiences and future expectations. Such efforts, however, have yet to benefit from an interdisciplinary research approach. This book fills this gap in consumer research by informing readers about the differences between some of the most commonly used models for studying consumers over their lifespan and the life course paradigm, and providing implications for research, public policy, and marketing practice. Presenting applications of the life course approach in such research topics as decision making, maladaptive behaviors (e.g., compulsive buying, binge eating), consumer well-being, and cognitive decline, this book is beneficial for students, scholars, professors, practitioners, and policy makers in consumer behavior, consumer research, consumer psychology, and marketing research.
Effective Marketing and Consumer Behavior Tactics for High-End Products

Effective marketing and consumer behavior tactics for high-end products require a better understanding of both psychological drivers and strategic brand positioning. High-end products often cater to a select group of consumers who value exclusivity, craftsmanship, and prestige, making it crucial for brands to tailor their marketing strategies to evoke a sense of luxury and desire. By leveraging consumer psychology, emotional appeal, and targeted experiences, brands can create a strong connection with their audience. Successful tactics go beyond traditional advertising, incorporating personalized messaging, influencer partnerships, and unique storytelling to reinforce the appeal of luxury and ensure high-end products resonate with their target market. Effective Marketing and Consumer Behavior Tactics for High-End Products explores how social media can impact consumer behavior in the luxury sector. It examines brand management practices, new digital communication channels, and the role of social media in marketing tactics. This book covers topics such as e-commerce, social media, and digital technology, and is a useful resource for business owners, entrepreneurs, marketers, academicians, researchers, and scientists.