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Hello: My name is Courtney Barber. I am currently completing my MBA at Virginia Commonwealth University. As part of my Consumer Behavior curriculum, I have been asked to conduct a survey on consumer shopping habits and behaviors of approximately 30 people. It will take approximately 5 minutes to complete the questionnaire.
Your participation in this study is completely voluntary. There are no foreseeable risks associated with this project. However, if you feel uncomfortable answering any questions, you can withdraw from the survey at any point. It is very important for me to learn your opinions.
Your survey responses will be strictly confidential and data from this research will be reported only in the aggregate. Your information will be coded and will remain confidential. If you have questions at any time about the survey or the procedures, you may contact Courtney Barber at 757-544-3047 or by email at the email address specified below.
Thank you very much for your time and support. Please start with the survey now by clicking on the Continue button below.
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What is your yearly income? |
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0-14,999
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15,000-29,999
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30,000-44,999
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45,000-59,999
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60,000-74,999
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75,000+
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How frequently have you experienced each of the following:
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Answer the following questions with the corresponding scale.
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I like to own things that impress people. |
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I think others judge me as a person by the kinds of products and brands I use. |
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The things I own say a lot about how well I am doing in life. |
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I dont pay much attention to the material objects other people own. |
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I am bothered when I see people who buy anything they want. |
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When friends do better than me in competition, it usually makes me feel happy for them. |
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There are certain people I would like to trade places with. |
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I dont seem to get what is coming to me. |
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When friends have things I cannot afford, it bothers me. |
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Answer the following questions using the following scale.
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People notice when you buy the most expensive brand of a product. |
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Buying a high priced brand makes me feel good about myself. |
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It says something to people when you buy the high priced version of a product. |
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Your friends will thing you are cheap if you consistently buy the lowest priced version of a product. |
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I have purchased the most expensive brand of a product just because I knew other people would notice. |
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Even for a relatively inexpensive product I think buying a costly brand is impressive.
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I like to be around and involve myself with other people |
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Taking part in social and community activities is not very important to me. |
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I enjoy having people around. |
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In the last 6 MONTHS, how frequently have you done the following:
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Just wanted to buy things and didnt care what I bought. |
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Bought something and when I got home wasnt sure why I had bought it. |
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