2005
DOI: 10.1002/cb.3
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An exploration of values in ethical consumer decision making

Abstract: Consumer concern for ethical issues has been well documented across much of the developed world. Research on values is also prominent in the literature. Neglected in consumer behaviour is an understanding of the pertinence of particular values in ethical decision making contexts. This paper outlines the results of qualitative research, which explores those values pertinent to ethical consumers in decision making and the nature of their influence in grocery consumption contexts. A questionnaire was used to asce… Show more

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“…Combining Schwartz's (1992) value framework with qualitative research techniques proves to provide rich insights (e.g. Shaw et al 2005). Personal values can rather be used to help explain consumer ambivalence and complexities in choice when it comes to ethical products.…”
Section: Limitations and Directions For Further Researchmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Combining Schwartz's (1992) value framework with qualitative research techniques proves to provide rich insights (e.g. Shaw et al 2005). Personal values can rather be used to help explain consumer ambivalence and complexities in choice when it comes to ethical products.…”
Section: Limitations and Directions For Further Researchmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…One might argue that the identification of the ethical consumer (Shaw et al, 2005) is a restriction on the application of social marketing techniques as it implies that only this segment of the target is likely to respond to social marketing initiatives. Additionally, the target consumer at an event self selects by deciding that the event is of interest to them which means that there may or may not be ethical consumers amongst this group.…”
Section: Literature (A) Social Marketing: Underpinning a Change In Aumentioning
confidence: 99%
“…However, consumers tend to be interested in the benefits and method of production of the products they purchase, especially foods (SHAW et al, 2005).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The adjustment steps are described below. The extraction by principal components, principal axis factoring, Several studies have consistently highlighted the existence of a group of consumers who are concerned about a broad spectrum of issues ranging from the environment and animal welfare to societal concerns including human rights (SHAW et al, 2005).…”
Section: Extraction Analysismentioning
confidence: 99%