Consumer decision making in low-income families: the case of conflict avoidance

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Abstract

This paper explores consumer decision making in low-income families. The focus is on the issue of conflict avoidance within the family when making consumption choices. Whereas previous studies have focused on conflict resolution strategies, this paper considers the ways in which families prevent conflict from arising in the first instance. These include individual control in purchasing and budgeting decisions, giving in to the requests of children and ensuring open communication about the family's financial situation. Importantly, the connections between the poverty narrative and the family decision making narrative are considered as the decision making strategies employed are not only aimed at avoiding conflict but also making experiences of poverty more manageable.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)252-267
Number of pages16
JournalJournal of Consumer Behaviour
Volume8
Issue number5
Early online date24 Sept 2009
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Oct 2009

Keywords

  • poverty
  • consumer decisions
  • low-income families
  • conflict avoidance

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