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Self-perceived age and attitudes toward marketing of older consumers in China
(2010)
the gray market in China, investigates the factors that affect the differences between older consumers’ self-perceived age and life age, and analyzes the influence of self-perceived age on older Chinese consumers’ behavior. In this study, 1,120 older...
House-invading crickets (2014)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2014)
House-invading crickets (2015)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2015)
Chironomid midges (2012)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2012)
Chironomid midges (gnats) are small flies that range in size from 1/16 to 1/2inch long. They range in color from light tan to light green to nearly black, depending on the species. Midges can be confused with mosquitoes, ...
Factors influencing households' demand for life insurance
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
, and psychographic variables. The effects of these factors on either term or cash value life insurance purchased by households were examined separately. The data was obtained from the 2004 Survey of Consumer Finances. The Heckman two-step selection model was used...
Real and Virtual Competition
(Department of Economics, 2007)
only to consumers who discover that they have high valuations; consumers with low valuations return "home'' and order the good online. In spite of the increased competition from Internet retailers, welfare decreases....
Care for life? : The failing system of nursing home care in the United States
(University of Missouri, The Campus Writing Program, 2014)
The phrase "respect your elders" is ingrained in most minds at a young age. This phrase, however, has been lost somewhere. A lack of respect for the elderly is especially present in the quality of health care they receive. ...
GM Foods : A Nanjing Case Study of Chinese Consumers' Awareness and Potential Attitudes
(AgBioForum, 2002)
This article provides insights on Chinese consumers' awareness of and potential attitudes toward genetically modified (GM) foods and identifies major factors influencing these attitudes as assessed by telephone interviews in the city of Nanjing...
Consumption patterns of Chinese elders: evidence from a survey in Wuhan, China
(2006)
The elderly population in China has grown since 1999. Many Chinese businesses have noticed this trend and began to focus on the Gray Market. The behavior of older Chinese consumers has significantly changed. Descriptions of their behavior...
Using semi-structured interviews to examine how small clothing stores can effectively reach consumers through digital marketing
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] This abstract explores how local clothing boutiques utilize digital marketing to promote business and create relationships with their consumers. Digital marketing is marketing...
Brand origin and consumers' pereceptions of apparel product attributes relating to quality
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
This study examined the influence of perceived brand origin on United States consumers' perceptions of apparel product attributes related to quality. This study particularly focused on brand origin as a potential cue that consumers use to evaluate...
Risk Perceptions of Urban Italian and United States Consumers for Genetically Modified Foods
(AgBioForum, 2004)
The effects of Italian and US consumers' risk perceptions, knowledge and awareness of GM foods, and trust in government agencies on willingness to buy GM foods is examined. Results indicated that effects of risk perception of GM foods to human...
Switch Home Lighting for Energy Savings (2012)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2012)
Even though Congress recently eliminated funding for enforcement of minimum efficiency standards for new light bulbs, incandescent bulbs will probably disappear from store shelves eventually. Light bulb manufacturers have ...
The "New" life insurance policies
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1982)
"Life insurance exists in two basic forms. The first is TERM. This is a form of pure protection. Choosing a term policy is synonymous with making an insurance company just that - solely an insurer against the risk of financial loss in case of death...
Household flies (2012)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 2012)
More than 100,000 different kinds of flies have been discovered and named by scientists all over the world. Some common examples include house flies, horse flies, gnats, midges, and mosquitoes. All flies belong to the ...
Focus
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1967)
"Extension Home Economics is an integral part of the Cooperative Extension Service, sponsored through a three-way partnership of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the State landgrant universities, and local governments. Specially trained extension...
Social media use during power outage events
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
This study explores how consumers use social media networking sites during power outage events. Using a qualitative research lens, the study explores consumer motivation as it relates Uses and Gratifications theory as well as the growing reliance...
Choosing draperies (1983)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1983)
"A variety of window treatments are used in homes and apartments, but draperies continue as the leading choice. Draperies are effective window treatments because they offer privacy, are decorative, can be moderately energy saving and provide sun and...
Choosing draperies (1979)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Extension Division, 1979)
"A variety of window treatments are used in homes and apartments, but draperies continue as the leading choice. Draperies are effective window treatments because they offer privacy, are decorative, can be moderately energy saving and provide sun and...
Socially Responsible Consumer Behavior? Exploring Used Clothing Donation Behavior
(International Textile & Apparel Association, 2009)
Most research on socially responsible consumer behavior has focused on consumer purchasing behavior, therefore, little is known about it during the product disposal stage. This study sought an in-depth understanding of consumer disposal behavior...