A study of the authenticity of traditional cultural products: focus on Korean, Chinese, and Japanese consumers

Seulgi Lee, Eunju Ko, Heeju Chae and Chieko Minami

Journal of Global Scholars of Marketing Science, 2017, vol. 27, issue 2, 93-110

Abstract: Countries’ specific traditional cultures are becoming popular subjects for commercialization. The research discussed here focuses on “traditional cultural products” (TCPs) and investigates consumer attitudes and behaviors with respect to cultural aspects. Consumer attitudes and the purposes of consumption within the commercialization of traditional cultures encircling cultural authenticity are scrutinized. Results show that while the personal factor of consumers’ open-mindedness toward other cultures positively influences their attitudes toward TCPs, the ethnocentrism and familiarity of the culture have negative effects. This analysis of the purchasing purpose model of culture products among three countries – Korea, China, and Japan – shows that positive attitudes toward the aesthetic elements are crucial in raising the will to consume traditional cultural goods. Moreover, Korean and Chinese consumers have significantly considered the cultural/historical authenticity of goods whereas Japanese consumers have found craftsmanship to be more vital.

Date: 2017
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DOI: 10.1080/21639159.2017.1283794

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