Identity-based motivation: Constraints and opportunities in consumer research

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Abstract

This commentary underscores the integrative nature of the identity-based motivation model (Oyserman, D. (2009). Identity-based motivation: Implications for action-readiness, procedural-readiness, and consumer behavior. Journal of Consumer Psychology, 19(3) (this issue)). We situate the model within existing literatures in psychology and consumer behavior, and illustrate its novel elements with research examples. Special attention is devoted to, 1) how product- and brand-based affordances constrain identity-based motivation processes and, 2) the mindsets and action tendencies that can be triggered by specific cultural identities in pursuit of consumer goals. Future opportunities are suggested for researching the antecedents of product meanings and relevant identities.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)261-266
Number of pages6
JournalJournal of Consumer Psychology
Volume19
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 2009

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Applied Psychology
  • Marketing

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