2016
DOI: 10.1108/jcm-02-2015-1319
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Harm in price promotions: when coupons elicit reactance

Abstract: Purpose This research aims to demonstrate that coupons with short durations for redemption can backfire, lowering consumers’ attitudes toward the company. Design/methodology/approach Two experimental studies in the restaurant context demonstrate the backfire effect. A boundary condition of the effect as well as the underlying psychological process are identified. Findings Consumers respond adversely to coupons with restrictive requirements for redemption – in particular, a short duration. Study 1 indicates… Show more

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“…Steindl and Jonas (2015) determined the significant positive effect of reactance on aggressive behavioral intention in advertising. Trump (2016) corroborated that psychological reactance weakens individuals' responses toward sales promotions.…”
Section: Consequences Of Attitudinal Factors In the Hotel Contextmentioning
confidence: 70%
“…Steindl and Jonas (2015) determined the significant positive effect of reactance on aggressive behavioral intention in advertising. Trump (2016) corroborated that psychological reactance weakens individuals' responses toward sales promotions.…”
Section: Consequences Of Attitudinal Factors In the Hotel Contextmentioning
confidence: 70%
“…Defined formally, it is consumer reluctance to pay for a product's distinguishing features when the price is perceived as too high (Monroe & Petroshius, ; Sinha & Batra, ). There is a trade‐off that occurs where the consumer considers price regarding other aspects of the exchange such as risk, perceived benefits, and quality (Monroe & Petroshius, ; Trump, ). Price‐consciousness entails a consumer's unwillingness to pay a higher price in exchange for a product and/or a focus the consumer has on paying low prices (Lichtenstein, Ridgway, & Netemeyer, ; Sen & Block, ; Sinha & Batra, ).…”
Section: Literature Review and Conceptual Modelmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…No entanto também podem ter implicações negativas conforme foi demonstrado por vários autores. Por exemplo Trump (2016) demonstrou que quando os prazos de reclamação dos cupões são curtos, a utilização desta tática pode gerar atitudes negativas em relação à marca do hotel.…”
Section: O Papel Das Táticas De Preço Promoções De Vendas E Mensagens Pop-up De Incentivo à Compraunclassified