2017
DOI: 10.1108/jhrm-05-2017-0014
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The history of conspicuous consumption in the United Kingdom: 1945-2000

Abstract: PurposeThis study aims to provide a historical understanding of conspicuous consumption phenomena in the context of the United Kingdom, between 1945 and 2000. It considers how status-driven consumption has been shaped by economic, technological and cultural factors. Design/methodology/approachAdopting a periodization scheme, concerning two time structures between 1945 and 2000, this paper is based on research stemming from a wide range of data such as academic studies, research articles, narrative history book… Show more

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“…Other scholars offer social explanations. Patsiaouras (2017) speculates that heightened social inequality led to reduced conspicuous consumption amongst UK consumers in the Great Recession. Reflecting on the economic crisis in Argentina in 2002, Zurawicki and Braidot (2005) opine that "conspicuous consumption was deemed improper at times of general austerity" (p. 1,106).…”
Section: Current Explanations Of the Relationship Between Consumer Confidence And Conspicuous Consumptionmentioning
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“…Other scholars offer social explanations. Patsiaouras (2017) speculates that heightened social inequality led to reduced conspicuous consumption amongst UK consumers in the Great Recession. Reflecting on the economic crisis in Argentina in 2002, Zurawicki and Braidot (2005) opine that "conspicuous consumption was deemed improper at times of general austerity" (p. 1,106).…”
Section: Current Explanations Of the Relationship Between Consumer Confidence And Conspicuous Consumptionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Economic conditions can foster environments that reduce the chances of "winning" and therefore their prioritisation of status. Illustratively, Patsiaouras (2017) notes how in the United Kingdom, the Great Recession "mitigated consumers' desires to compete for social status" (p. 501). Consistent with this line of reasoning, we argue that prioritising status during economic contractions is not judicious in Brazil because the chances of success (i.e., gains in social status) diminish.…”
Section: Need For Statusmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Today conspicuous behavior is widely encountered in various worlds, both developed and developing countries [10]. [11] Along with the development of the times, Consumption no longer focuses on basic survival (primary) such as shelter, food, or clothing, but rather on things that can make the consumer comfortable and get the recognition of others by consuming more luxurious things such as Consumption of basic needs but with the addition of "luxury" frills: luxurious apartments, Fancy food, fancy-dress. This Consumption is a combination of prestige and the decision of the consumer to create a life that is different between himself and others [11].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…[11] Along with the development of the times, Consumption no longer focuses on basic survival (primary) such as shelter, food, or clothing, but rather on things that can make the consumer comfortable and get the recognition of others by consuming more luxurious things such as Consumption of basic needs but with the addition of "luxury" frills: luxurious apartments, Fancy food, fancy-dress. This Consumption is a combination of prestige and the decision of the consumer to create a life that is different between himself and others [11]. By the beginning of this century, the consumption behaviour of luxury goods has become increasingly complex due to technological innovation, the meaning of a symbol and an increasingly close relationship with technology and marketing [12].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
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