When Do People Talk About And Why?
People talk about things that occur over various time horizons into the past, present, and future. They talk about the television show they are currently watching, the groceries they bought Read More »
Who’s Driving This Conversation? Systematic Biases In The Content Of Online Consumer Discussions
Consumers rely on online word of mouth to make consumption decisions partly because they believe the information provided helps them make better-informed decisions. However, participants in online Read More »
Understanding The Psychology Of Scarcity: When Limited Resources Prompt Abstract Thinking
Scarcity is a prevalent condition that characterizes human existence. Mankind has regularly experienced periods of famine and draught (Chakravarthy and Booth 2004), modern economies often must cope Read More »
The Effects Of Resource Scarcity On The Ideal Female Body Size
When it comes to women’s body ideals, is it true that thin is in? Or is shapely sexy? The answer to this question varies considerably across cultures. Although ultra-thin female models are Read More »
Author: Sarah E. Hill, Danielle DelPriore, Christopher D. Rodeheffer, Max Butterfield
Contributor: eb™ Research Team
Planning Under Paucity: Responses To Resource Scarcity Threats Depend On Childhood Environments
Financial planning is pervasive in consumers’ lives. Not only does it impact how we spend money in our everyday lives, but it also has a profound effect on wealth accumulation and retirement Read More »