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Types of Reference Group That Influence On Consumer Behaviour
Types of Reference Group That Influence On Consumer Behaviour
CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR
Rani Puja
MBA 3 rd Sem
• From a marketing perspective, reference groups are
groups that serve as frames of
Reference for individuals in their purchase or
consumption decisions.
Reference
Groups
Direct Indirect
Non-
Primary Secondary Aspirational
Aspirational
• Types of reference groups.
• Norms
• Attitudes
Affect
• Values
• Parents
• Siblings
Examples •
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Teachers
Peers
Associates
• Friends
Comparative reference groups.
• Celebrities
• Heroes
Examples
• Consumer related reference group
Magazines
Celebrities Common Man
Expert
characters of familiar
The Executive/Employee cartoon character
• Factors affecting reference group influence.
• Conformity
• Power & Expertise of groups
• Relevant Information & Experience
• Personality Characteristics.