Social dynamics of marketplace interactions

Alex Henkel

Research output: ThesisDoctoral ThesisInternal

Abstract

This dissertation investigates social dynamics of marketplace interactions. The first essay shows that consumers are guided by market norms in their interactions with employees, but that observing incivility can break this social script and lead to a prioritization of social norms and emotional support towards employees. The second essay reveals that consumers perceive people in a commercial context (e.g., service employees) as less human than those in a non-commercial context. This phenomenon is especially pronounced for budget brands. Finally, the third essay demonstrates how marketplace interactions dynamically shape consumer resources in their pursuit of well-being goals.
Original languageEnglish
Awarding Institution
  • Maastricht University
Supervisors/Advisors
  • Lemmink, Jos, Supervisor
  • Rafaeli, A., Supervisor, External person
Award date17 Jun 2016
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2016

Keywords

  • economics
  • social dynamics
  • marketplace interactions

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