L6 Self, Personality and Lifestyle

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What is the concept of Collective Self in relation to identity?

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The Collective Self refers to the idea that a person derives a significant part of their identity from their social group. This means that individuals often see themselves in relation to the groups they belong to, such as family, friends, or cultural communities.

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Collective Self

What is the concept of Collective Self in relation to identity?

The Collective Self refers to the idea that a person derives a significant part of their identity from their social group. This means that individuals often see themselves in relation to the groups they belong to, such as family, friends, or cultural communities.

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Self-Concept

How is Identity defined in the context of consumer behavior?

In consumer behavior, Identity is defined as any category label that a consumer associates with themselves. It encompasses a mental image of what a person looks like, thinks, feels, and does, influencing their choices and preferences.

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Self-Concept

What is self-concept?

Self-concept refers to the beliefs a person holds about their own attributes and how they evaluate themselves based on these qualities.

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Self-Concept

What are the dimensions of self-concept?

The dimensions of self-concept include:

  1. Content - What attributes are included in the self-concept.
  2. Positivity - The overall positive or negative evaluation of the self.
  3. Intensity - The strength of the beliefs about oneself.
  4. Stability over time - How consistent the self-concept is over time.
  5. Accuracy - The degree to which the self-concept reflects reality.
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Ideal Self vs Actual Self

What is the difference between the ideal self and the actual self?

The ideal self is our conception of how we would like to be, while the actual self is a more realistic appraisal of the qualities we possess.

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Consumption and Self-Concept

How can products influence our self-concept?

Products can either:

  1. Be consistent with our actual self
  2. Help us reach our ideal self
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Self-Concept

What is impression management in the context of self-concept?

Impression management refers to the strategic efforts to manage what others think of the self, influencing perceptions and interactions.

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Multiple Selves

What are the different roles that individuals may identify with in the context of multiple selves?

Individuals may identify with various roles such as Wife, Daughter, Mother, Friend, and Manager. Each role represents a different aspect of their identity and influences their behavior and interactions in different contexts.

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Multiple Selves

How do marketers utilize the concept of multiple selves in their strategies?

Marketers sell products that facilitate the active roles of consumers, recognizing that individuals have multiple identities and may seek products that align with their various roles, such as being a mother, friend, or professional.

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Consumption and Self-Concept

What is identity marketing and how does it relate to consumer behavior?

Identity marketing promotes products or services based on consumers' identities, allowing individuals to connect their self-concept with their consumption choices. This approach encourages consumers to attach themselves to products that reflect their identities, thereby reinforcing their self-definition through product consumption.

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Consumption and Self-Concept

How does product consumption relate to self-concept?

Product consumption serves as a definition of the self. Consumers often choose products that align with their self-image, which helps maintain and express their self-concept. This relationship highlights the significance of consumption in shaping personal identity.

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Consumption and Self-Concept

How does consumption behavior reflect social identity?

Consumption behavior reflects social identity by showcasing the values, beliefs, and affiliations of individuals through the products they choose to buy and use. This behavior can signal group membership and personal identity to others in social contexts.

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Symbolic Self-Completion Theory

What is the symbolic self-completion theory?

The symbolic self-completion theory posits that individuals with an incomplete self-definition seek to complete their identity by acquiring and displaying symbols that are associated with their desired self-image. This can involve purchasing items or engaging in behaviors that align with their ideal self.

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Self-Concept

In what ways can personality be reflected by consumption patterns?

Personality can be reflected by consumption patterns through:

  1. Brand Preferences: Choices of brands that align with personal values or traits.
  2. Product Types: Selection of products that resonate with individual lifestyles or self-image.
  3. Shopping Habits: The manner in which individuals shop, such as impulsive buying versus planned purchases, can indicate personality traits like spontaneity or conscientiousness.
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Self-Product Congruence

How do consumers demonstrate their values through purchase behavior?

Consumers demonstrate their values through their purchase behavior by choosing products that align with their self-image. This is influenced by the congruence between their self-concept and the attributes of the products they select.

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Self-Product Congruence

What is the difference between ideal-self and actual-self in the context of product choice?

The ideal-self refers to products that are associated with social status and aspirations, while the actual-self pertains to products that fulfill functional needs. Consumers may choose social products to reflect their ideal self and functional products to represent their actual self.

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Self-Esteem

What is self-esteem and how does it relate to a person's self-concept?

Self-esteem refers to the positivity of a person's self-concept, which can be categorized into two types:

  • Low self-esteem: A negative perception of oneself.
  • High self-esteem: A positive perception of oneself.
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Self-Esteem

How does social comparison affect self-esteem?

Social comparison involves comparing oneself to artificial images, which can influence an individual's self-esteem by creating unrealistic standards and expectations.

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Self-Esteem

What is self-esteem advertising and can you provide an example?

Self-esteem advertising aims to stimulate positive feelings about oneself. An example is the Dove campaign titled My Beauty My Say, which promotes self-acceptance and confidence.

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