Q3 Group Influences on Consumer Behavior Flashcards
Two or more individuals who share a set of norms, values, or beliefs and have certain implicitly or explicitly defined relationships to one another
Group
A group whose presumed perspectives or values are being used by an individual as his basis for his/her current behavior.
Reference Group
____________________ family or friend with strong ties & frequent interaction.
Primary Group
________________________ professional or HOAs with weaker ties & less frequent interaction
Secondary Group
What are the four criteria that are particularly useful in classifying groups?
- Membership
- Strength of Social Tie
- Type of Contact
- Attraction
One can be a member or not a member of a group.
Leads to sense of belongingness, confidence or security to a group.
Membership
The closeness or intimacy of the group/linkages.
Strength of Social Tie
Whether the interaction is direct or indirect
Type of Contact
Desirability the membership have for the individual. Negative or positive.
Attraction
Three Types of Groups
- Consumption Subcultures
- Brand Community
- Online Communities and Social Networks
They have a set of shared beliefs or values as well as unique jargon, rituals, and modes of expression.
Consumption Subcultures
They adopt consumption patterns in large part to affirm their unique identity
Consumption Subcultures
They add value to the ownership of the product. They are characterized by intense loyalty.
Brand Community
They engage in activities facilitated by both the brand and brand owners to enhance brand value.
Brand Community
They are community that interacts around a topic of interest on the internet.
Online Communities and Social Networks
Three things to remember when Using Social Media in Marketing
1 Be transparent
2 Be part of the community
3 Take advantage of the unique capabilities of each venue
Give example of
Consumption Subcultures
Brand Community
Online Communities and Social Networks
Consumption Subcultures (Sneakerheads, Hypebeast)
Brand Community(Harley Davidson Owners Group, Jeep Enthusiast Community)
Online Communities and Social Networks (Sepora’s Beauty Insider)
Two Reference Group Influence on the Consumption Process
- The Nature of Reference Group Influence
- Degree of Reference Group Influence
These are the characteristics or features of reference groups
The Nature of Reference Group Influence