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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.


 
 

What is your gender?
Male Female
 

What is your yearly income?
0-14,999 15,000-29,999 30,000-44,999 45,000-59,999 60,000-74,999 75,000+
 

What is your age?
Under 18 18-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55+
 
 
How frequently have you experienced each of the following:
Very Frequent Frequent Not sure but probably Frequent Not sure but probably Infrequent Infrequent Very Infrequent
Hid new purchases so others wouldn't know about them.
 

Very Frequent Frequent Not Sure but probably Frequent Not Sure but probably Infrequent Infrequent Very Infrequent
Felt others would be horrified if they knew of my spending habits.
 

Very Frequent Frequent Not sure but probably Frequent Not sure but probably Infrequent Infrequent Very Infrequent
Felt depressed after shopping.
 
 
Answer the following questions with the corresponding scale.
Strongly Agree Agree Not sure but probably Agree Not sure but probably Disagree Disagree Strongly Disagree
I admire people who own expensive homes, cars and clothes.
 
 

Strongly Agree Agree Not sure but probably Agree Not sure but probably Disagree Disagree Strongly Disagree
Money is the most important thing to consider when choosing a job.
 
 

Strongly Agree Agree Not sure but probably Agree Not sure but probably Disagree Disagree Strongly Disagree
My dream in life to be able to own expensive things.
 
 

I like to own things that impress people.
Strongly Agree Agree Not sure but probably Agree Not sure but probably Disagree Disagree Strongly Disagree
 
 

I think others judge me as a person by the kinds of products and brands I use.
Strongly Agree Agree Not sure but probably Agree Not sure but probably Disagree Disagree Strongly Disagree
 
 

The things I own say a lot about how well I am doing in life.
Strongly Agree Agree Not sure but probably Agree Not sure but probably Disagree Disagree Strongly Disagree
 
 

I don’t pay much attention to the material objects other people own.
Strongly Agree Agree Not sure but probably Agree Not sure but probably Disagree Disagree Strongly Disagree
 
 

I am bothered when I see people who buy anything they want.
True False
 

When friends do better than me in competition, it usually makes me feel happy for them.
True False
 
 
There are certain people I would like to trade places with.
True False
 

I don’t seem to get what is coming to me.
True False
 

When friends have things I cannot afford, it bothers me.
True False
 
 
Answer the following questions using the following scale.
People notice when you buy the most expensive brand of a product.
Strongly Agree Agree Not sure but probably Agree Not sure but probably Disagree Disagree Strongly Disagree
 

Buying a high priced brand makes me feel good about myself.
Strongly Agree Agree Not sure but probably Agree Not sure but probably Disagree Disagree Strongly Disagree
 
 

It says something to people when you buy the high priced version of a product.
Strongly Agree Agree Not sure but probably Agree Not sure but probably Disagree Disagree Strongly Disagree
 
 

Your friends will thing you are cheap if you consistently buy the lowest priced version of a product.
Strongly Agree Agree Not sure but probably Agree Not sure but probably Disagree Disagree Strongly Disagree
 
 

I have purchased the most expensive brand of a product just because I knew other people would notice.
Strongly Agree Agree Not sure but probably Agree Not sure but probably Disagree Disagree Strongly Disagree
 
 

Even for a relatively inexpensive product I think buying a costly brand is impressive.

Strongly Agree Agree Not sure but probably Agree Not sure but probably Disagree Disagree Strongly Disagree
 
 

I like to be around and involve myself with other people
Strongly Agree Agree Not sure but probably Agree Not sure but probably Disagree Disagree Strongly Disagree
 
 

Taking part in social and community activities is not very important to me.
Strongly Agree Agree Not sure but probably Agree Not sure but probably Disagree Disagree Strongly Disagree
 
 

I enjoy having people around.
Strongly Agree Agree Not sure but probably Agree Not sure but probably Disagree Disagree Strongly Disagree
 
 
In the last 6 MONTHS, how frequently have you done the following:
Just wanted to buy things and didn’t care what I bought.
0 1-2 3-4 5+
 

Bought something and when I got home wasn’t sure why I had bought it.
0 1-2 3-4 5+
 
Please contact [email protected] if you have any questions regarding this survey.
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