• 복식문화연구
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• 제25권3호
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• pp.253-269
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• 2017

This study identified fashion consumers disposal behavior and analyzed the effects of consumers pursuing values in disposal, environmental awareness, and sustainable fashion consumption attitudes in regards to fashion disposal behavior. A survey questionnaire was developed and data were obtained from 460 consumers in their 20's to 50's in Korea who had experienced fashion disposal behaviors during last 12 months. As a result, there were four different fashion disposal behaviors such as economical, practical, and social disposal as well as hoarding behaviors. Consumers pursuing values in disposal affected fashion disposal behavior. Practical and economical values had positively impacted economical disposal and hoarding behaviors. While hedonic value had a negative impact on economical disposal behavior, it had a positive impact on social disposal behavior. Also, environmental-social values had positively impacted practical and social disposal behaviors. Fashion-related environmental knowledge had positively impacted economical and practical disposal behaviors and PCE affected social disposal behavior, while environmental concerns had a negative impact on economical disposal behavior. Consumers attitude toward used-fashion items, fashion recycling, and fashion innovativeness affected all of fashion disposal behaviors. Although hoarding behavior has been an under researched area, the finding implied that hoarding behavior was affected by consumer's pursuing value in disposal and sustainable consumption attitude. Also, environmental-social values and attitudes toward used-fashion items would induce practical disposal behavior such as reuse by alteration or reform. Consumers economical and hedonic values can promote donations or exchange/resale of unwanted fashion items, which can lead to sustainable consumption.

• 지식경영연구
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• 제25권1호
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• pp.89-109
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• 2024

디지털 기술 발전은 전통적 서비스 형태와 다른 셀프서비스기술 형태를 점차 보급시키고 있다. 이러한 새로운 서비스 형식은 "디지털 그림자노동"이라는 소비자의 노동 참여 방식을 출현시켰다. 즉, 소비자가 셀프서비스기술을 사용하여 직접 자신에게 서비스를 제공하기 때문에 기업의 노동력 자원을 절약하지만, 셀프서비스 환경에서 소비자로 하여금 디지털 그림자 노동을 하도록 함에 따라서 자신이 수행하는 무급 노동에 대한 인식의 문제 또한 발생하고 있다. 이는 소비자 권익 관련 이슈는 물론이고 기업의 장기적인 지속 가능성과 건강한 발전에 대한 심각한 우려를 불러일으키고 있다. 본 연구는 셀프서비스 환경에서 소비자가 디지털 그림자노동에 참여하는 결정에 영향을 미치는 심리적 인식 요인을 밝히고자 한다. 이는 소비자가 셀프서비스기술에서 지속적으로 증가하는 참여도와 자신의 무급 노동에 대한 인식 부족 문제에 대응하기 위함이다. 이론 기반의 방법과 반 구조화된 인터뷰를 통해 소비자가 디지털 그림자노동에 참여하는 결정에 영향을 미치는 심리적 인식 요인을 탐구했다. 이러한 결정 요인의 심리적 인식에 대한 이해를 통하여 본 연구는 소비자가 디지털 그림자노동에 대한 이해와 인식을 제고하고, 셀프서비스기술 환경에서 자신의 권익을 보호하는 의식의 수준을 높일 수 있도록 도울 수 있다. 또한, 본 연구의 결과는 비대면 셀프서비스기술 관련 회사에게 소비자의 결정 심리 이해의 중요성을 알림과 동시에 지속가능한 비즈니스 모델의 고안과 발전을 위한 이론적 기초를 제공할 것이다.

• 환경정책연구
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• 제7권2호
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• pp.33-48
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• 2008

본 연구는 환경관련문헌들을 고찰하여 기존연구에서 다루어지는 다양한 주제의 환경의식들을 다섯가지 유형으로 나누어 이들 환경의식 변수군들이 소비자들의 친환경적/비환경적 소비행태에 어떠한 영향을 끼치는가를 설명하고자 한다. 또한 이러한 연구결과가 환경정책 결 정자들에게 국민들을 친환경적 소비자로 유도하는데 조금이라도 도움이 될 수 있음이 본 연구의 목적이다. 조사대상은 설문지의 난이도와 이해정도를 고려하여 약 300여명의 한국 대학생들로 선정하였다. 조사방법은 훈련받은 설문조사자를 파견하여 개인면접방식을 실시하여 이들의 환경의식과 소비행위과정에서 나타나는 환경적 소비를 질문하고 계량적으로 평가하였다. 실시된 설문조사를 통해 310명분의 설문지가 수거되었으며, 통계도구에 따라 다르지만 300부 정도가 주요 분석과 모형분석에 사용되었다. 분석에서 응답자들이 가지는 환경적 소비행태와 더불어 일반적으로 가지는 환경관련의식은 (1) 실천, (2) 습관, (3) 인식, (4) 관심, 그리고 (5) 주장 등의 다섯가지 유형으로 나뉘었고, 이들 유형을 통계변수군으로 설정하여 인구통계변수와 함께 기초분석과 분석모형 도출에 투입하였다. 분석결과 응답자들의 환경의식에서 환경에 관한 주장성향은 가장 높은 것으로 나타났으나 실천정도는 가장 낮은 것으로 조사되었다. 또한 친/비환경적 소비자들은 다섯가지 환경의식유형 모두에서 통계적으로 유의한 평균차이가 나타났으나, 연구모형에서는 인식이나 주장보다 실천, 습관, 관심 등의 환경의식이 유의한 변수로 도출되었다.

• 식품보건융합연구
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• 제10권2호
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• pp.1-5
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• 2024

This study aims to investigate the impact of character collaboration product characteristics on brand awareness and purchase intention within the food and beverage (F&B) industry, with a special focus on Generation MZ's growing interest in such products. The methodology involves a comprehensive review of existing literature on character marketing, brand awareness, and consumer purchase intention, supplemented by case studies of successful character collaborations in the F&B sector. The findings reveal that character collaborations significantly impact brand awareness and purchase intentions, particularly among younger consumers like Generation MZ. These collaborations not only rekindle nostalgia but also introduce new and exciting consumer experiences, effectively attracting a wide demographic. The success of character-themed products, from Pokémon bread to Coca-Cola's League of Legends collaboration, underscores the strategy's effectiveness in boosting brand recognition and consumer engagement. The implications of this research are manifold for the F&B industry. Firstly, it highlights the importance of leveraging popular characters to forge emotional connections with consumers. Secondly, it suggests that product development should closely align with consumer preferences and market trends to maximize appeal. Lastly, it positions character collaboration as a strategic marketing tool that not only enhances product sales but also strengthens brand loyalty and facilitates sustained brand growth.

• The Journal of Asian Finance, Economics and Business
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• 제8권1호
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• pp.443-450
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• 2021

The paper investigates the factors that affect the decision of young Chinese consumers to buy high-end cosmetics. The study is based on the responses obtained by questionnaires from 400 respondents in Guangzhou, China. The information was collected and classified on the basis of gender, occupation, age and education in order to understand the main characteristics of the sample in a better way. The purposive, convenient and quota sampling techniques of non-probability sampling method were used. Besides this, the predictive test was carried out with 30 respondents to ensure the reliability and validity of the questionnaires. The data was put to descriptive statistical analysis and multiple regression analysis in order to verify the hypotheses. The data revealed that, while brand awareness does not affect the consumer attitude about the high-end cosmetics, other factors like product involvement, perceived quality, subjective norm, and word-of-mouth have significant effect on consumer's attitude and consumers' intention about high-end cosmetics. The findings of the study show that subjective norm, perceived value, word-of-mouth, and consumer attitude of cosmetic products highly affect consumers purchase intention of high-end cosmetic products. The research paper helps to form concrete and effective marketing strategy based on various aspects of consumer behavior for high-end cosmetics in China.

• 산경연구논집
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• 제5권1호
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• pp.27-37
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• 2014

Purpose - This study analyzed the characteristics of social networking sites (SNSs) using related literatures, and researched the models discussed in precedent studies, to investigate the effects of SNS characteristics upon consumers'awareness, purchase intention, and recommendation. The purpose of the study was to investigate the use of SNSs as a marketing tool. Design, methodology, and approach - For an empirical analysis, the author distributed questionnaires online and offline, to verify the models and hypotheses. Respondents were persons aged 17 or older, who were frequent users of SNSs. The questionnaire survey was conducted for 11 days from September 30, 2013 to October 10, 2013. The author distributed 450 copies and received 430 responses. Finally, 412 copies were used for the analysis after excluding 18 copies having poor answers. Results - The findings about SNS users' behavior could be used as material in the future use of SNS as a marketing tool. Further, the study provided not only theories about SNS characteristics, but also variables and items that were verified during the empirical study. Conclusions - Further studies are needed to overcome the limitations and to establish various kinds of SNS marketing strategies in detail.

• 유통과학연구
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• 제18권10호
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• pp.121-130
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• 2020

Purpose: In this study we investigate the determinants of private label (PL) purchase intention in South Korea. Private labels are becoming more and more popular in America and European countries. However, there are not enough studies focusing on PL within the South Korean market. Therefore, the present study has been written in order to understand more about consumers' purchase intention of store brand in the South Korean market. Many characteristics and aspects of consumers and brand's behavior have been reviewed in order to bring relevant results. Research design, data and methodology: Data was collected using a quantitative survey of Korea retail store's consumer. We analyzed using multiple regression method to test the hypothesis. We analyzed how and why do consumers have a strong intention to purchase the PL. Results: a) Trust towards retailer influences the PL purchase intention of customers; b) brand awareness has an impact on the PL purchase intention of customers; c) perceived quality has an impact on the PL purchase intention; d) Price-quality relationship influences on the PL purchase intention. However, there is no direct effect of some of the factors of determinant. Conclusion: For private label products in the Korean market, trust in sellers and brand awareness influences the purchase of PL products.

• Preventive Nutrition and Food Science
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• 제18권4호
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• pp.242-248
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• 2013

In recent years, manufacturers of animal-based foods with health claims have encountered difficulties in the labeling of their products because of a lack of regulation on defining the functionality of animal-based foods. Therefore, this study was conducted to establish the basic requirements for the development of a definition for functional animal-based foods by investigating consumer and industry awareness. Survey data were collected from 114 industry representatives and 1,100 consumers. The questions of the survey included items on production status and future production plans, functionality labeling, promotion plans, establishment of definition, the role of the government, consumer perception, and selection of products. The results show that both industry representatives and consumers believe that legislation and the provision of scientific evidence should be improved for the development of a functional animal-based foods market. The results obtained from this study will contribute to consumer trust by supplying correct information and can be utilized in the industry as basic data for the development of functional animal-based food products.

• Asian Journal of Business Environment
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• 제12권2호
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• pp.13-28
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• 2022

Purpose: Natural products are becoming gradually popular because of their health - related benefits and consumers' environmental awareness. However, research in this field remains limited, the present study attempts to address this research gap by measuring the influencing levels of the antecedents on natural product brand love. Research design, data and methodology: The study employs S-O-R (Stimulus - Organism - Response) framework together with Innovation Resistance Theory and Dual-Factor Theory to propose the research model, in which health and environmental stimuli influence both of facilitators and inhibitors of internal states or organism, and then shape purchase intention and brand love as consumers' responses. The mixed research method is designed with the application of structural equation model (SEM) to analyze 530 consumers collected by convenience sampling. Results: The results revealed that two chosen stimuli, including health awareness and environmental concern were positively related to both facilitators (natural content and regional products) and inhibitors (image barrier and usage barrier) and these four factors were significantly associated to purchase intention and brand love. Furthermore, purchase intention played the mediating role on the relationship between the four organisms and brand love. Conclusions: The originality of this paper is extend S-O-R theory into natural product context with mediating effects in an emerging economy. The findings make theoretical contribution on consumer behavior and managerial implication.

• 한국식품조리과학회지
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• 제32권6호
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• pp.734-744
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• 2016

Purpose: This study investigated the preference and awareness of consumers residing in the capital area with respect to South and North Korean regional cuisine to provide baseline data for developing effective commercialization strategies. Methods: This survey was conducted among adults over the age of 19 years who were residing in Seoul and Gyeonggi province area, and data analysis was performed using SPSS WIN 18.0. Results: Analysis of the survey participants' preference for South and North Korean regional cuisine showed that Hwanghae province had the highest preference by $4.35{\pm}1.72$ points, whereas Gangwon province had the lowest preference by $3.75{\pm}0.66$ points. Factorial analysis on general characteristics of Korean regional cuisine resulted in 2 factors - 'locality' and 'health'. Cluster analysis showed that participants could be sorted into two clusters by their awareness of Korean regional cuisine - 'the lower cognitive group' and 'the higher cognitive group'. Cluster analysis on the tourism commercialization strategy for Korean regional cuisines showed that 'the higher cognitive group' had significantly higher awareness regarding the following 3 items: 'merchandising strategy', 'popularization strategy' and 'marketing strategy' (p<0.001). Cluster analysis of the world commercialization strategy showed that 'the higher cognitive group' had significantly higher awareness regarding all items of the 'R&D support strategy' and 'Food culture promotion strategy' categories than the 'the lower cognitive group' (p<0.01). Conclusion: Popularization strategies such as value perception based on the well-being concept, and standardization of recipes; merchandising strategies based on storytelling; and food and culture promotional strategies such as Korean cooking classes and food tasting events, were rated as effective commercialization strategies to increase the popularity of Korean regional cuisine.