An exploratory study of Thai consumers’ perceptions of “conspicuousness”: a case of luxury handbags
Authors: Oe, H., Sunpakit, P., Yamaoka, Y. and Liang, Y.
Journal: Journal of Consumer Marketing
Volume: 35
Issue: 6
Pages: 601-612
ISSN: 0736-3761
DOI: 10.1108/JCM-01-2017-2058
Abstract:Purpose: This paper aims to examine consumer perceptions of conspicuousness of purchasing of luxury goods in Thailand. Design/methodology/approach: This study applies a quantitative approach, based on a survey data collected on the internet. The data set was analyzed with structural equation modeling focusing on three latent factors: “Social”, “Personal” and “Conspicuous” value perceptions. Findings: The result indicates that “Conspicuous” value does not have a significant impact on their purchasing intentions, which is a contradiction to the previous understanding that Asian consumers are inclined to behave conspicuously from the collectivist cultural context. This finding casts an implication for marketers in the relevant industry and the field of study for inconspicuous consumer behavior. Research limitations/implications: This research outcome should be expanded to develop more robust implications for the relevant marketers and researchers. In doing so, another investigation based on a bigger data set with more samples would be required. Originality/value: This study indicates that Thai consumers do not behave from the conspicuous perceptions, which has been believed in the Asian context of consumer behavior. This finding suggests a new paradigm for discussion is required to understand Asian consumer attitudes in more depth especially their perceptions of conspicuous and inconspicuous views.
https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/30833/
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An exploratory study of Thai consumers' perceptions of "conspicuousness": a case of luxury handbags
Authors: Oe, H., Sunpakit, P., Yamaoka, Y. and Liang, Y.
Journal: JOURNAL OF CONSUMER MARKETING
Volume: 35
Issue: 6
Pages: 601-612
eISSN: 2052-1200
ISSN: 0736-3761
DOI: 10.1108/JCM-01-2017-2058
https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/30833/
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An exploratory study of Thai consumers' perceptions of 'conspicuousness': a case study of luxury handbags.
Authors: Oe, H., Sunpakit, P., Yamaoka, Y. and Liang, Y.
Journal: Journal of Consumer Marketing
Volume: 35
Issue: 6
Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.
ISSN: 0736-3761
Abstract:This study examined consumer perceptions about luxury goods in Thailand, and focused on conspicuous and inconspicuous buying behavior. Conspicuous attitudes have been acknowledged as one of the aspects of Asian consumers' behavior, in the context of a collectivism culture. To explore this theme, survey data was analyzed using Structural Equation Modelling (SEM), with the focus being on three latent factors: ‘social’, ‘personal’ and ‘conspicuous’ value perceptions. The results indicate that the ‘Conspicuous’ value does not have a significant impact on purchasing intentions, which is a contradiction to the previous notion that Asian consumers are inclined to behave conspicuously in the collectivist cultural context. This finding has implications for marketers in the relevant industry and the field of study relating to inconspicuous consumer behavior.
https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/30833/
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An exploratory study of Thai consumers' perceptions of 'conspicuousness': a case study of luxury handbags
Authors: Oe, H., Yamaoka, Y., Pornchnit, S. and Liang, Y.
Journal: Journal of Consumer Marketing
Volume: 35
Issue: 6
Pages: 601-612
ISSN: 0736-3761
Abstract:This study examined consumer perceptions about luxury goods in Thailand, and focused on conspicuous and inconspicuous buying behavior. Conspicuous attitudes have been acknowledged as one of the aspects of Asian consumers' behavior, in the context of a collectivism culture. To explore this theme, survey data was analyzed using Structural Equation Modelling (SEM), with the focus being on three latent factors: ‘social’, ‘personal’ and ‘conspicuous’ value perceptions. The results indicate that the ‘Conspicuous’ value does not have a significant impact on purchasing intentions, which is a contradiction to the previous notion that Asian consumers are inclined to behave conspicuously in the collectivist cultural context. This finding has implications for marketers in the relevant industry and the field of study relating to inconspicuous consumer behavior.
https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/30833/
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