Tag: shopping

Study examines consumers’ reaction to fellow consumers who violate social norms

From the University of Chicago Press Journals press release via EurekAlert!: Consumers seek to punish fellow consumers who violate social norms while shopping but also make exceptions depending on the… Read more »

Study examines effect of units in describing products on consumer evaluation

From the University of Chicago Press Journals press release via EurekAlert!: Different units can be used to describe product features, but what may seem a rather arbitrary choice may have… Read more »

Study suggests making emotion-based choices makes one more easily influenced

From the BI Norwegian Business School press release via ScienceDaily: When we let our hearts choose for us, we are more influenced by people who resemble ourselves, a PhD study… Read more »

Study suggests thinking of less supportive relationships leads to wanting more choice

From the University of Michigan press release via MedicalXpress: People who view their relationships as secure have less need to consider many options when making choices about purchases, a new… Read more »

Study looks at online shoppers’ preferences with regard to product, service offers

From the Michigan State University press release: Online shoppers would rather receive an offer for a product or service than make their own offer, according to a study led by… Read more »

Study suggests consumers prefer fewer options when thinking about the future

From the University of Chicago Press Journals press release via EurekAlert!: Consumers generally prefer having more options when choosing among products but not when making choices involving the distant future,… Read more »