The factor congruency technique is introduced as a tool for cross‐cultural or comparative research efforts, where similarities and differences in the responses of subjects from different samples are investigated. A comparative study of store selection criteria of US and Turkish consumers is...

A sample of 217 Saudi children was surveyed to determine the impact of television commercials on their purchase behaviour. Reports the results of this survey, broken down by gender and discusses their implications. Offers suggestions for future research.

Addresses the question as to whether opera can be brought to the masses (defined as socio‐economic groups other than A and B). First, it describes the methodology used in collecting the data. Goes on to describe and analyse the audience profile of opera‐goers, and on‐opera‐goers, in...

By using the conceptual framework of shopping deliberateness paradigm, investigates prospects for the adoption of supermarkets in Saudi Arabia. Results raise some questions on the efficacy of deliberate shopping behaviour as a correlate of supermarket adoption.

As marketing knowledge and market competition increase, so too does the eed for better segmentation. Psychographics can offer greater insights into customer behaviour, but the procedures for identifying psychographic segments are complicated and this may be inhibiting its use. Explores the...

Notes that many authors have supported the value of integrating qualitative and quantitative approaches within a research design to address research questions that aim both to develop or extend theory and test its application. Presents research which explores two alternative approaches to...

Explores the application of qualitative research as a plausibility check for quantitative research. Uses the case example of a survey conducted by American LIVES for Douthit Communications, looking into aspects of the house purchase process. Outlines a typology of five categories of people in...

Suggests a number of features which characterize the manifestation of fair trade consumerism. Posits, however, that there are several problems which have hindered the translation of fair trade principles into consumer purchase behaviour. Discusses the issue that ecological marketing incorporates...