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How Consumers are Affected by the Framing of Attribute Information Before and After Consuming the Product

Levin, Irwin P., Gaeth, Gary J.·1988·Journal of Consumer Research

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Consumers rated several qualitative attributes of ground beef that framed the beef as either “75% lean” or “25% fat.” The consumers' evaluations were more favorable toward the beef labeled “75% lean” than that labeled “25% fat.” More importantly, the magnitude of this information framing effect lessened when consumers actually tasted the meat. We discuss these results in terms of an averaging model, which suggests that a diagnostic product experience dilutes the impact of information framing.

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Authors
Levin, I. P., & Gaeth, G. J.
Affiliations
University of Iowa (US)
Venue
Journal of Consumer Research
Published
1988-12
Volume
15
Issue
3
Pages
374
ISSN
  • 0093-5301 (ISSN-L)
  • 1537-5277
OpenAlex
W2149688032
Cited by
1,172
References
24
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FWCI
4.39
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
Journal of Consumer Research (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling
  • Social Sciences › Decision Sciences › General Decision Sciences › Decision-Making and Behavioral Economics
  • Social Sciences › Business, Management and Accounting › Marketing › Consumer Market Behavior and Pricing
Keywords
information framing, attribute information, ground beef, product labeling, consumer evaluation, taste experience, averaging method, food quality perception

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