How do consumers achieve self-affirmation when purchasing products?

Wednesday, May 16, 2012 - 14:00 in Health & Medicine

People who feel good about themselves are less likely to choose an attractive product than a functional one, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research. But choosing highly aesthetic products may make people more open-minded.

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