The interplay between framing effects, cognitive biases, and learning styles in online purchasing decision: lessons for Iranian enterprising communities

Amir Emami, Zeinab Taheri and Rasim Zuferi

Journal of Enterprising Communities: People and Places in the Global Economy, 2023, vol. 18, issue 2, 347-371

Abstract: Purpose - This paper aims to investigate the interactive relationship between learning styles and cognitive biases as two essential factors affecting information processing in online purchases. Design/methodology/approach - This research is applied in nature but extends the knowledge in the area of consumer behavior. By using the correlational research method, the present study uncovers the relationship between various sorts of decision biases and learning styles among online buyers. Findings - According to the results, the most affected learning style among all is reflective observation. Several biases influence people with this learning style, namely, risky framing, attribute framing and aggregated/segregated framing. In the case of active experimentation, online customers can undo its effect. Therefore, online sellers should be aware of their target customers with such a learning style. In addition, online purchasers with the reflective observation learning style are more prone to aggregation and segregation of sales information. Originality/value - The findings enhance the understanding of consumer buying behavior and the extent to which learning styles impact cognitive biases and framing effects in online shopping.

Keywords: Cognitive biases; Consumer behavior; Decision-making; Learning styles; Online shopping (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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DOI: 10.1108/JEC-12-2022-0190

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