Family structure, materialism, and compulsive consumption

Article Abstract:

Despite the rapid and dramatic changes in the structure of the American family over the past 30 years (e.g., divorce, single parenting), consumer researchers have largely neglected the issue of how alternative family forms influence consumer behavior. Our initial inquiry into this area finds that young adults reared in disrupted families are more materialistic and exhibit higher levels of compulsive consumption than young adults reared in intact families. Furthermore, we show that the relationship between family structure and compulsive consumption is partially mediated by both the amount of resources available within the family and the degree of family stress. We also find that the impact of family disruption on family stress is moderated by socioeconomic status. We conclude by proposing an agenda for future research that considers the antecedents, processes, and consequences of alternative family structures as they relate to consumer behavior. (Reprinted by permission of the publisher.)

Materialism, Divorce, Problem families, Dysfunctional families, Single-parent family, Single parent family, Compulsive shopping

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Determinants of trademark dilution

Article Abstract:

Adverse effects of trademark dilution and factors influencing this trend are examined. Its impact is measured using a hierarchical Bayes associative network model.

United States, Models, Bayesian statistical decision theory, Bayesian analysis, Trademark dilution

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The glocalization of youth culture: the global youth segment as structures of common difference

Article Abstract:

Influence of global youth culture on consumption trends in Denmark and the Greenland is examined.

Denmark, Greenland, Influence, Globalization, Consumer behaviour, Youth culture, Consumer culture

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