Drives of in-store revenge consumption in the post-pandemic: A study in China

Hoang Tran Phuoc Mai Le and Jungkun Park

Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services, 2024, vol. 79, issue C

Abstract: This paper aims to develop a revenge consumption model based on psychological needs according to self-determination theory and retail therapy. The moderation of therapeutic shopping value was also investigated. The study was conducted through an online survey, which was sent to a panel data in China and analyzed by Structural Equation Modeling with 916 responses. The results show that five psychological needs (competence, autonomy, relatedness, arousal, and materialism) are predictors of in-store revenge consumption, driving life satisfaction. Finally, therapeutic shopping value moderates the effect of psychological needs on revenge consumption. Recommendations were given to managers to develop strategies to leverage in-store revenge consumption in the post-pandemic.

Keywords: Revenge behaviors; Self-determination theory; Retail therapy; Subjective well-being; Retailing strategy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jretconser.2024.103844

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