Gender identity and material symbols: objects and decision considerations in impulse purchases

Article Abstract:

A new impulse buying model based on a social constructionist theory is presented. It proposes that people buy products on impulse to project self-identity. Gender is hypothesized to influence the choice of products bought impulsively and the purchasing decision-making process. The results of a study on impulse buying in a mature student population support the prediction that products bought on impulse are self-expressive.

Sex differences (Psychology), Gender identity, Compulsive shopping

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Citizens of warmer countries are more competitive and poorer: culture or chance?

Article Abstract:

Masculinity and competitiveness are examined as possible mediators of links between temperature and prosperity. A positive link between temperature and competitiveness was found, and a negative link between competitiveness and wealth.

Economic aspects, Economic development, Climatology, Competition (Psychology)

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Self-image - is it in the bag? A qualitative comparison between 'ordinary' and 'excessive' shoppers

Article Abstract:

Patterns have been found from an examination of shoppers seen as ordinary, and those classed as excessive.

Psychological aspects, Shopping

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