Type of Document	Dissertation
Author	Pounders, Kathrynn
URN	etd-04252011-164525
Title	The Good, the Bad and the Unintended: The Role of Negative Self-Conscious Emotions In Marketing
Degree	Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Department	Marketing (Business Administration)
Advisory Committee	Advisor Name Title Folse, Judith Anne Garretson Committee Chair Black, William C. Committee Member Burns, Alvin C. Committee Member Kevin Grobman Committee Member Moulard, Julie Guidry Committee Member Kennedy, P. Lynn Dean's Representative
Keywords	Negative Self-Conscious Emotions Consumer Relationship Marketing
Date of Defense	2010-12-08
Availability	unrestricted
Abstract Negative self-conscious (SC) emotions are important to examine in the field of consumer behavior. These emotions have been identified as drivers of social behavior; each day consumers make decisions and form attitudes and thoughts based on the negative self-conscious emotions they experience. Thus, these emotions are a common occurrence in the marketplace, making them particularly relevant to examine in the consumption experience. The purpose of this dissertation is to build a framework to identify how each one of these emotions function in the consumption experience. Specifically, five objectives are addressed: 1) Introduce and identify why negative SC emotions are important in the consumption experience; 2) Differentiate guilt, embarrassment, and shame in the consumption experience; 3) Identify unique antecedents for each emotion; 4) Identify coping strategies for each emotion; and 5) Identify a set of implications for marketing managers, consumer behavior researchers, and consumer welfare advocates. Essay 1 examined all three negative SC emotions (guilt, embarrassment and shame) in consumption experiences. The objectives discussed above were achieved using qualitative data from ten in-depth interviews. Results indicated that each negative SC emotion is present in the consumption experience. In addition, antecedents and coping mechanisms were identified for each emotion. These unique antecedents and consequences allowed the researcher to distinguish the three emotions from each other, as well as identify implications relevant to marketing managers, consumer behavior researchers and consumer welfare advocates. Essay 2 and Essay 3 examined the specific role of consumer guilt in the relationship marketing paradigm. Specifically, Essay 2 considered the antecedents of consumer guilt. This was achieved by data collected from an exploratory study. The results were used to build a conceptual framework, which was then examined empirically using structural equation modeling. Findings revealed that consumer guilt arises from consumer norm violations. Essay 3 sought to indentify the consequences of consumer guilt. This was achieved through analyzing a conceptual model using structural equation modeling. Findings reveal consumer guilt impacts of the outcome variables of affective and normative commitment, word-of-mouth and patronage intentions. Theoretical and managerial implications are offered.
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