2012
DOI: 10.1111/j.1470-6431.2012.01129.x
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Do family members agree on family purchase decision? – an empirical study among families in Hong Kong

Abstract: Family decision making is one of the most important consumer decisions. It is complicated because all family members can be involved in the decision‐making process. The current study examined the impact of perceived buying preferences of individual family member on perceived family buying preferences. A new family decision‐making model with family members’ buying preference is proposed based on resources theory, social learning theory and family system theory. It is found that there is a synergy effect in a fa… Show more

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“…These findings mirror those noted by some CSA studies, as the role of family in membership is important (Birtalan et al, 2019;Uribe et al, 2012;Wharton et al, 2015;Wut & Chou, 2013). Overall, these results are fairly consistent with the current literature, as consumers who are committed to eating local require important adaptations,…”
Section: Discussion and Con Clus I Onsupporting
confidence: 90%
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“…These findings mirror those noted by some CSA studies, as the role of family in membership is important (Birtalan et al, 2019;Uribe et al, 2012;Wharton et al, 2015;Wut & Chou, 2013). Overall, these results are fairly consistent with the current literature, as consumers who are committed to eating local require important adaptations,…”
Section: Discussion and Con Clus I Onsupporting
confidence: 90%
“…As family consumption preferences cannot be predicted by individual family members' buying preferences alone, spousal influence on particular consumption is crucial (see Ashraf, 2009;Grønhøj & Thøgersen, 2011;Menasco & Curry, 1989;Webster, 2000;Wut & Chou, 2013). Nevertheless, the literature body does not provide comprehensive information on the influence of family members, especially spouses on CSA membership.…”
Section: Theore Ti C Al Backg Roundmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…People share relevant experiences of the early life especially with brothers and sisters. They are exposed to the consumption styles and preferences of the same parents, they spend together several hours per day, sometimes they shop together (Medeiros Rataichesck Fiates et al ., ) and they tend to imitate each other (see Abramovitch et al ., ; Taumoepeau and Reese, ), influencing the household's decisions (Wut and Chou, ). Several authors find that sisters and brothers influence each other in several domains, including consumption styles and habits, that they often share (Thomson et al ., ).…”
Section: Related Literaturementioning
confidence: 99%
“…It is relevant to determine whether education serves to empower women in their marital negotiations and, thus, to achieve a more balanced decision‐making process in relation to household economic activities. We do not consider the role of other family members, such as children, who can be involved in the household decision‐making process (see Wut and Chou, ).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%