This book teaches the basics of consumer behavior and analyzes what influences purchase decision processes in the long term. Why is the shopping cart fuller than planned? Why do people want the latest smartphone so badly? The authors clarify these and other questions by first summarizing how motivational, emotional, and cognitive processes determine consumer behavior. They then show how consumer groups differ in their behavior and what role the social, physical and media environment plays.
The book follows a consistent didactic concept. As a reader, you observe the fictional characters Lea and Ben in numerous consumption situations and learn about essential theories and models of consumer behavior. Case studies, descriptions of relevant studies, QR codes for video content and questions for self-monitoring ensure quick comprehension and effective learning.
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Prof. Dr. Stefan Hoffmann is Professor of Marketing at the Christian-Albrechts-Universität in Kiel.
Dr. Payam Akbar is a business psychologist. He researches and teaches on the topics of marketing management and consumer behavior at the Chair of Marketing at Christian Albrechts University in Kiel. Previously, he gained several years of professional experience in the field of e-commerce and multi-channel retailing.
This book teaches the basics of consumer behavior and analyzes what influences purchase decision processes in the long term. Why is the shopping cart fuller than planned? Why do people want the latest smartphone so badly? The authors clarify these and other questions by first summarizing how motivational, emotional, and cognitive processes determine consumer behavior. They then show how consumer groups differ in their behavior and what role the social, physical and media environment plays.
The book follows a consistent didactic concept. As a reader, you observe the fictional characters Lea and Ben in numerous consumption situations and learn about essential theories and models of consumer behavior. Case studies, descriptions of relevant studies, QR codes for video content and questions for self-monitoring ensure quick comprehension and effective learning.
Stefan Hoffmann
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“Very good and descriptive work with the essential essentiels on consumer research.” (Michael Pusler, Bachelor Applied Psychology of the Psychology School, Fresenius University)
“A book that brings the student well guided into the depth of consumer understanding.”
Particularly noteworthy: “The continuous good didactic reader guidance with case studies and references” (Prof. Dr. Bernd Schabbing, FG Tourism Management, International School of Management ISM, University of Applied Sciences, Dortmund).