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http://dx.doi.org/10.5805/SFTI.2017.19.6.712

A Study on Consumption Emotion of the Appearance Management Behaviors in University Students  

Lee, Je Sung (Dept. of Consumer and Housing Studies, Sangmyung University)
Lee, June Young (Dept. of Consumer and Housing Studies, Sangmyung University)
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Fashion & Textile Research Journal / v.19, no.6, 2017 , pp. 712-722 More about this Journal
Abstract
Attention to appearance is a common concern for all. Images created by appearance play an important role in judging people in terms of social life in contemporary society. This study investigated general behaviours of appearance management behaviours of both male and female college students, and categorised consumption emotion experienced by appearance management. In this regards, it was examined how consumers' psychological mechanism of consumption emotions influences consumers' satisfaction and their behavioural intentions. The main results are as follows: First, female students invest more time and money into appearance management compare to male students and have a higher level of attention. Secondly, both male and female students experience a variety of consumption emotions in appearance management behaviours. According to gender, female students show a higher level of positive and negative consumption emotions than male students. Thirdly, there are five emotional types (Confidence, Annoyance, Refreshment, Enjoyment, Anxiety) as the result of the consumption emotional typology in terms of appearance management behaviours of male and female university students. Fourthly, there are different emotional groups which influence consumers' satisfaction or behavioural intention according to gender in appearance management behaviour. In general, emotional groups such as 'Confidence, Delight and Anxiety' have a positive influence on consumers' satisfaction and behavioral intention, and 'Annoyance' composed of negative emotions have negative influence. In this respect, this research can contribute to beauty product development and marketing strategy with reflecting consumption emotion, and better understanding of consumption culture of university students which plays a pivotal role in appearance management behavior.
Keywords
appearance management behavior; consumption emotion; consumer satisfaction; behavioural intention;
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