Abstract:This study analyzed the substitute behavior of mothers of infants or elementary-school-aged children in terms of consumption. For this study, in-depth interviews were conducted with women residing in the Seoul metropolitan area who show significant interest in their children. The interviews were analyzed based on the grounded theory.The findings of this study are as follows. First, mothers show substitute behavior for their children's appearance.The younger the children, the more substitute consumption exhibit… Show more
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