Positive versus Negative Reference Groups
Reference groups impact our buying decisions both positively and negatively. In most cases, we model our behavior to be in line with what we think the group expects us to do: Sometimes, however, we also deliberately do the opposite if we want to distance ourselves from avoidance groups. You may carefully study the dress or mannerisms of a group you dislike (e.g., "nerds," “druggies,” or “preppies”) and scrupulously avoid buying anything that might identify you with that group. For example, rebellious adolescents do the opposite ofwhat their parents desire to make a statement about their independence. In one study, college freshman reported consuming less alcohol and restaurant patrons selected less fattening food when drinking alcohol and eating junk food linked to members of avoidance groups.
Positive versus Negative Reference Groups
Reference groups impact our buying decisions both positively and negatively. In most cases, we model our behavior to be in line with what we think the group expects us to do: Sometimes, however, we also deliberately do the opposite if we want to distance ourselves from avoidance groups. You may carefully study the dress or mannerisms of a group you dislike (e.g., "nerds," “druggies,” or “preppies”) and scrupulously avoid buying anything that might identify you with that group. For example, rebellious adolescents do the opposite ofwhat their parents desire to make a statement about their independence. In one study, college freshman reported consuming less alcohol and restaurant patrons selected less fattening food when drinking alcohol and eating junk food linked to members of avoidance groups.
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