Interaction Effects of Lay Theories and Failure Type on Adaptive versus Compensatory Consumption Behavior

Choi,, N. , Wang,, L. , & Chen,, C. (2018). Interaction Effects of Lay Theories and Failure Type on Adaptive versus Compensatory Consumption Behavior. The Journal of Industrial Distribution & Business, 9(7), 19-32, https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.13106/ijidb.2018.vol9.no7.19

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Abstract

Purpose - This paper aims at exploring the effects of failure types such as failure in promotion orientation and failure in prevention orientation on consumers' consumption behavior, and the moderation role of lay theories in the effects. Research design, data, and methodology - This study employed 2 between-subject designs(failure in promotion orientation vs. failure in prevention orientation) and also 2 (failure in promotion orientation vs. failure in prevention orientation) with implicit self as the within-subject. Chinese consumers participated in the empirical study, and to verify the hypotheses ANOVA, T-test and regression analysis were used. Results - Consumers were more likely to choose adaptive consumption behavior rather than compensatory consumption behavior when they were encountered with failure in promotion orientation versus failure in prevention orientation. Lay theories did play the moderation role in the effect of failure types on consumption behavior. The incremental theorists who think that effort is an important way to accomplish their learning goals showed more willingness to conduct compensatory consumption behavior rather than adaptive consumption behavior. Conclusions - Marketers should put more attention on the ways by which their products can help consumers self-improve when consumers encounter with failure. They should also be aware of the importance of consumers' mindsets when designing and developing advertising messages.

keywords: Adaptive Consumption, Compensatory Consumption, Lay Theory, Self-regulation

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Interaction Effects of Lay Theories and Failure Type on Adaptive versus Compensatory Consumption Behavior

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