Cultural differences in consumer socialization: A comparison of Chinese–Canadian and Caucasian–Canadian children

Adolescent consumption autonomy: A cross-cultural examination

“…Recent research suggests that adolescent consumers adapt global consumption practices and meanings to fit local contexts (Kjeldgaard and Askegaard, 2006). Consistent with this finding is a handful of cross-cultural studies that report significant differences in consumer socialization practices between highly individualistic cultures (e.g., Western cultures) and strongly collectivist cultures (e.g., Eastern cultures) (Kim et al, 2009;Rose, 1999;Rose et al, 2002a, b). Similarly, autonomy is considered to be a universal concept that may vary due to contextual factors related to culture (Helwig, 2006;Spear and Kulbok, 2004).…”

Teen attitudes toward luxury fashion brands from a social identity perspective: A cross-cultural study of French and U.S. teenagers

“…Although identity formation is a universal psychological need that characterizes adolescence, the way identities are shaped varies across cultures (Kim, Yang, & Lee, 2009). Socialization is an inherently cultural process.…”

A Cross-Cultural Analysis of Impulsive and Compulsive Buying Behaviors among Israeli and U.S. Consumers: The Influence of Personal Traits and Cultural Values

“…Canadians might view impulse buying as mean of selfexpression because indulgence is a positive value in many Western cultures. In contrast, for Chinese individuals, for whom impulsivity is considered a negative hedonic desire, consumers are encouraged to suppress it (Kim, Yang, and Lee 2009). In sum, there should be a negative relationship between masculinity and the trait of consumer impulsiveness.…”