Personal values that motivate the consumption of healthy yoghurts

Objective: To understand the relationship between the product's characteristics, the consequences perceived through consumption and the personal values that act as guides in the consumption of yogurt considered healthy.Methodology: Guided by Means-End Chain Theories and Basic Human Values, this...

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Autores: Teodoro, Alberdan José da Silva, Rezende, Daniel Carvalho de, Vilas Boas, Luiz Henrique de Barros, Costa, Américo Pierangeli
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2023
País:Brasil
Institución:Universidade Nove de Julho (UNINOVE)
Repositorio:REMark - Revista Brasileira de Marketing
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:ojs.periodicos.uninove.br:article/21463
Acceso en línea:https://periodicos.uninove.br/remark/article/view/21463
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Marketing. Consumer behavior
Personal values
Healthy yogurts
Marketing
Comportamento de consumo
Valores pessoais
Iogurtes saudáveis
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Sumario:Objective: To understand the relationship between the product's characteristics, the consequences perceived through consumption and the personal values that act as guides in the consumption of yogurt considered healthy.Methodology: Guided by Means-End Chain Theories and Basic Human Values, this study also made use of the Laddering technique and its methodological breakdowns. This qualitative study and descriptive objectives had the participation of 60 interviewed consumers.Relevance/originality: The Theory of Basic Human Values has been updated in recent years, until the proposal on the existence of a new domain of personal values on the welfare and rights of animals. Therefore, this study verifies the existence of this value in the behavioral context of consumption. Furthermore, studies on personal values contribute to the literature regarding the understanding of the motivation to adhere to a healthy diet.Results: The study identified that personal values of personal safety, hedonism and achievement are the main guides in the consumption of healthy yogurts.Theoretical/methodological contributions: The theoretical contribution of the study refers to proof and reinforcement of the existence of a personal value oriented towards animal welfare and concern. On the other hand, the methodological contribution refers to the simultaneous use of two cutoff points to interpret the information illustrated by the Hierarchical Values Map, highlighting the relevant aspects and potential alternatives for communication strategies.