Consumers who make
numerous purchases in everyday life can take into account many criteria when
deciding sometimes without even realizing. Each purchasing behaviour can be
perceived as a risk taking activity by the consumer. Also, the risk perception
level of each consumer differs according to product categories and according to
the life periods in which they live. In this context, purpose of the study is
examining the effects of relationships of the consumers with their family and
surroundings during adolescence and separation-individuation on consumers' risk
perceptions. The effects of adolescent
separation and individuation on consumer perceptions of risk have been
examined in light of the data obtained from 370 university students who
are in separation individuation period by survey method. It has been determined that rejection expectancy and
separation anxiety, regarding adolescence individuation – separation behaviour,
have significant effects on consumers' risk perceptions. Considering the
research findings, some suggestions were made in terms of literature
contribution.
Primary Language | Turkish |
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Subjects | Business Administration |
Journal Section | Research Papers |
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Publication Date | December 30, 2017 |
Published in Issue | Year 2017 Volume: 1 Issue: 2 |