• 무역학회지
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• 제45권2호
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• pp.211-228
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• 2020

The purpose of this study aims to analyze the comparative effects of luxury consumption behavior for Chinese consumers. Many research have been conducted in luxury consumption behavior based on perspective of culture, brand, and purchase motives. However, previous studies seem somewhat limited in fully explaining luxury consumption behavior due to less understanding of consumers' psychological trait. In order to fill this gap, this study adopts narcissism (overt narcissism and covert narcissism) to explain consumers' psychological trait. Based on specific psychological trait, consumers would lead to different luxury purchasing behavior depending on purchase motives. Especially, overt narcissism would show high tendency of self-esteem, arrogance, which means that it is closely related to need for uniqueness. Conversely, covert narcissism would show high sensitivity to others, which indicate that it is involved with need for approval. Also, each narcissism would result in different behavior for luxury purchasing based on generation difference (20-30s, vs. 40-50s). The result of this study shows that overt narcissism, covert narcissism, need for uniqueness, need for approval have significant influence on luxury consumption behavior. Especially, overt narcissism has interaction effect with need for uniqueness and young generation (in the 20s, 30s) for luxury purchasing behavior. On the other hand, it was found that covert narcissism has no interaction effect with other variables.

• 한국의상디자인학회지
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• 제10권1호
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• pp.125-134
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• 2008

Consumers' need for uniqueness reflects individual differences in counterconformity and related to the attitude toward brands as well as purchase behavior. To understand the relationship between consumer's personal characteristics and purchase behavior, the study investigated the effect of consumers' need for uniqueness and clothing interest on the brand consciousness, loyalty and purchase intention. Survey was utilized to collect the data and subjects were 271 college students. Measures consisted of five main constructs: Consumer's need for uniqueness, clothing interest, brand consciousness, brand loyalty, and purchase intention. The measurement and structural models were evaluated using PRELIS 2 and LISREL 8.53. Consumer's need for uniqueness was confirmed to have three constructs: creative, unpopular, and avoidance. The researcher tested Model 1 and developed five other models-Models 2 through 6-based on the results from Model 1 evaluation. The additional Models 2 through 6 were nested in Model 1. To select a best model, the researcher compared the value of chi-square, RMSEA, GFI, AIC, and ECVI. Since Model 6 also illustrated conceptually or theoretically reasonable relationships among constructs as well, it was finally selected as a best model. In the Model 6, the creative dimension of consumer's need for uniqueness had a negative relationship with brand loyalty, while the avoidance dimension of consumer's need for uniqueness had positive relationship. The unpopular dimension of consumer's need for uniqueness and clothing interest had significant positive effects on the brand consciousness. The brand consciousness was significantly related to brand loyalty and brand loyalty to purchase intention.

• 한국의류학회지
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• 제37권7호
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• pp.922-934
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• 2013

This study investigates the motivations to purchase luxury brands by examining how individual characteristics (need for uniqueness, self-monitoring, and vanity) influence affective luxury brand attitudes and purchase intentions through two social function attitudes (self-expression attitude and self-presentation attitude) based on the functional theory of attitudes. On-line surveys were implemented and 314 consumers between the ages of 20 and 50 were recruited. Using SPSS 18.0 and AMOS 18.0, confirmatory factor analysis for measurements and structural equation modeling analysis for hypotheses testing were implemented. The results show that the need for uniqueness and self-monitoring by consumers have positive influences on self-expression and self-presentation attitudes toward luxury brands, respectively. The results indicate that the need by consumers for uniqueness motivates a self-expression attitude toward luxury brands and that the trait of self-monitoring motivates a self-presentation attitude toward luxury brands. Consumer vanity also positively influences both social function attitudes toward luxury brands. Self-expression and self-presentation attitudes toward luxury brands have positive influences on luxury brand purchase intentions through an affective attitude that facilitates a mediating role between two social function attitudes and the purchase intentions of consumers. This research contributes to a deeper understanding of the formation process of Korean consumers' purchase intentions for luxury brands and the literature on the role of related variables (need for uniqueness, self-monitoring, vanity, self-expression, self-presentation, affective attitude, and purchase intention). The findings provide a theoretical background to launch a cross-cultural study. The conclusion discusses the practical implications and limitations.

• 패션비즈니스
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• 제20권3호
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• pp.54-67
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• 2016

The purpose of this study was to investigate the The effect of fashion consumer's need for uniqueness in their clothing purchase behavior and switching intention. A total of 332 cases were included as the subjects of this study and a survey method was used. The data were analyzed by factor analysis, reliability analysis, t-test and multiple regression analysis using the SPSS 22.0 statistical program. The results were as follows. 1. The 3 dimensions (creative choice, unpopular choice, and avoidance of similarity) were extracted from the consumer's need for uniqueness and consumer divided high uniqueness group, middle uniqueness group, low uniqueness group. 2. The 3 factor (esthetic, functional, practical) were extracted from the clothing selection criteria. The three group had a significant difference in clothing selection and switching intention. Aesthetic factor and practical factor were the highest in high uniqueness group. 3. The need for uniqueness has influence on the aesthetic factor and practical factor. The creative choice factor had positive effect on the aesthetic and practical factor, yet unpopular choice factor had negative effect on the practical factor. The need for uniqueness and aesthetic factor has positive influence on brand switching intentions. 4. There was difference in unpopular choices factor by gender. A monthly average expenditure on fashion products had a significant difference in three kind of need for uniqueness. Results of this study provide a basis understand need for uniqueness and their effect on consumer behavior.

• 패션비즈니스
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• 제24권6호
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• pp.1-17
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• 2020

This study investigated the perceptions, attitudes, and behaviors of potential consumers toward using 3D printers to create their personal clothes. An online survey and a series of Welch's t-tests and ANOVA were conducted to investigate the differences in demographic characteristics, prior experiences in 3D printing, and levels of need for uniqueness among the sub-groups. A multiple linear regression analysis was performed to test the relationships among variables of the modified Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT). There were significant differences in gender and prior experiences regarding the UTAUT of personal 3D printing. The need for uniqueness has a positive effect on consumers' intention to use 3D printing technology for designing personal clothes and perception of the price of the 3D printer used to create individual clothes is important. Positive relationships were found between UTAUT variables as well as the use and purchase intentions. This study analyzed the potential for popularization of 3D printing technology to create fashion items and explore consumer willingness to embrace and use personal fashion designs. The results of this study are expected to assist consumers, designers, retailers and marketers, and experts in 3D printing technology by providing insight into consumer awareness and acceptance of personalized 3D-printed fashion and products.

• 패션비즈니스
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• 제16권5호
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• pp.114-129
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• 2012

The purpose of this study is to analyze the effects of consumer's need for uniqueness, whether or not using ALPHA-NUMERIC Brand Name and types of fashion goods upon the consumer's attitude. The experimental design of this study is three-ways complex factors design of 2 (Consumer's Need for Uniqueness : High vs Law) ${\times}$ 2 (Whether or not to use ALPHA-NUMERIC Brand Name : Used brand vs Non-used brand) ${\times}$ 2 (Types of fashion goods: Rational fashion goods vs Emotional fashion goods) The conclusions are as follows. 1. The interaction effect upon a favorite level according to consumer's need for uniqueness, whether or not using ALPHA-NUMERIC brand name and types of fashion goods upon the consumer's attitude is proven significant. For the group where customer's need for uniqueness is low, when ALPHA-NUMERIC brand name is not used, the favorableness of rational fashion good, a parka is lower than that of emotional fashion good, one-piece dress. However, there is no significant difference in favorableness by types of fashion goods when ALPHA-NUMERIC brand name is used. At the group with high need for uniqueness, while there is no significant difference in favorableness when ALPHA-NUMERIC brand name is not used, the favorableness of parka is higher than that of one-piece dress when ALPHA-NUMERIC brand name is used. 2. The interaction effects upon purchase intention according to consumer's need for uniqueness, whether or not using ALPHA-NUMERIC brand name and types of fashion goods are proven significant. For the group where customer's need for uniqueness is low, there is no significant different in the favorableness whether or not ALPHA-NUMERIC brand name is used. On the other hand, the group with high need for uniqueness, if ALPHA-NUMERIC brand name is used, the intention to purchase parka is higher than the intention to purchase one-piece dress.

• 경영과정보연구
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• 제38권1호
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• pp.23-41
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• 2019

스마트팩토리는 정보통신기술을 통해 최소의 시간과 비용으로 고객맞춤형제품 생산을 지향한다는 점에서 기존의 공장자동화와는 차별된다. 그러나 선행연구들은 주로 수요자가 아닌 공급자 중심에서 기술 동향 및 적용방안을 중심으로 하는 공급과정의 효율화 측면에 초점을 두었다. 스마트팩토리가 성공적이기 위해서는 단순 생산성 향상을 넘어 수요자의 필요충족과 이에 따른 기업 경쟁력 강화로 연결되어야 한다. 본 연구에서는 시뮬레이션 기반의 설문조사를 통해 스마트팩토리에서 제조된 개인맞춤형제품의 구매의도에 대해 살펴보았고, 그 구매의도에 영향을 미치는 요인으로 소비자의 독특성욕구, 혁신성, 실물확인욕구, 프라이버시 염려를 도출하여 검증하였다. 검증결과, 응답자들은 개인맞춤형제품에 대해 구매할 의사가 있는 것으로 확인되었고, 개인맞춤형제품의 구매의도에 소비자 독특성욕구와 혁신성 그리고 실물확인욕구가 유의한 영향을 미치는 것을 확인하였다. 첫째, 소비자 독특성욕구는 개인맞춤형제품 구매의도에 정의 영향 (${\beta}=0.172$)을 주는 것으로 나타났다. 스마트팩토리 방식으로 생산되는 개인 맞춤형 제품은 타인과 차별화 하고 싶은 욕구 및 자신의 선호성향이 반영된다. 따라서 독특성욕구가 높은 소비자는 스마트팩토리에서 제조된 개인 맞춤형 제품에 대한 구매의도가 높게 나타난 것이라 판단된다. 둘째, 소비자 혁신성은 개인맞춤형제품 구매의도에 정의 영향 (${\beta}=0.224$)을 주는 것으로 나타났다. 연구에 제시된 개인 맞춤형 신발은 다기능 로봇과 3D프린팅 등 최신 정보통신기술이 적용되어 만들어지는 새로운 형태의 개인 맞춤형 제품이다. 따라서 혁신적인 새로운 경험을 추구하는 사람일 수록 이 제품에 대한 구매의도가 높게 나타난 것이라 판단된다. 셋째, 실물확인욕구는 개인 맞춤형제품 구매의도에 정의 영향 (${\beta}=0.285$)을 주는 것으로 나타났다. 스마트팩토리 환경에서는 소비자의 제작참여(prosuming participation)가 가능하다. 소비자가 제품 개발 과정에 참여하여 자신의 요구사항을 제품에 반영하면 실물확인욕구를 가상적으로 충족함으로써 구매의도가 높아지는 것이라 판단된다. 넷째, 프라이버시 염려는 개인맞춤형제품 구매의도에 영향을 미치지 않는 것으로 나타났다. 이것은 자신에게 적합한 개인 맞춤형 제품의 효용을 크게 느끼는 소비자는 집 주소, 전화번호, 신체사이즈, 선호 성향 등의 개인 정보의 노출이라는 위험을 감내할 의지가 있는 것이라 해석된다.

• 광고학연구
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• 제28권8호
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• pp.111-132
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• 2017

본 연구는 브랜드 웹툰 수용자의 독특성 욕구(need for uniqueness)와 자아표현 욕구(need for self-expression) 충족의 정도가 콘텐츠 태도와 구전 의도에 미치는 영향을 검증하고, 이 구조적 관계에서 지각된 설득의도의 조절 효과는 어떠한가를 실증적으로 분석하였다. 분석결과, 소비자의 독특성 욕구를 구성하는 하위 요인 중 비대중적 선택은 자아표현 욕구 충족에 긍정적인 영향을 미쳤다. 또한 자아표현 욕구 충족은 콘텐츠 태도에 유의한 영향력을 주는 것으로나타났으며, 콘텐츠 태도는 구전 의도에 유의미한 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났다. 특히 브랜드웹툰 수용자의 설득의도 지각은 긍정적 콘텐츠 태도의 형성을 조절하는 것으로 나타났는데, 설득 메시지의 지각이 높은 수용자일수록 자아표현 욕구의 충족이 콘텐츠 태도에 미치는 긍정적영향력이 감소하였다. 본 연구는 브랜드 웹툰 수용자들의 콘텐츠 수용과정을 이해하기 위한 이론적 근거 및 브랜드 웹툰의 효과적 운용 방안을 위한 전략적 시사점을 제공한다는 의의가 있다.

• 복식문화연구
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• 제25권2호
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• pp.192-205
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• 2017

Modern men are much more interested in their appearance than ever before, as well as showing an increased need for uniqueness in order to construct their own sphere and pursue differentiation from others. Besides, changes in life style and the aesthetic sense are causing men to pursue various kinds of clothing benefits so that they want a suit with characteristics beyond the stereotyped design and style. They have started to be actively engaged in clothing purchases, forming a driving force for the growth of the male suit market. Hence, this study has significance in that it offers data conducive to consumers' custom suit purchase by reviewing data on the present condition of the custom suit market and bespoke suits. In addition, it aims to give a summary on the theoretical bases of preceding studies, including the need for uniqueness, pursuit of clothing benefit and concern for the appearance of male consumers, as well as examining the factors that influence on their bespoke suit purchase intentions. Accordingly, this work intends to construct a basic environment for consumers to approach the custom suit market easily and pave the way for male suit markets through offering marketing data and information that is helpful for custom suit-related markets.

• 복식문화연구
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• 제28권1호
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• pp.76-95
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• 2020

Consumers want to express their original unique personality, and even are willing to endure high expenses in order to do this. One noticeable strategy in the market, used by companies to suit for this consumer sentiment, is that of employing limited edition marketing and limited free gifts. This study investigated the effects of limited free gifts on consumer response. Specifically, the present study examined how the need for uniqueness moderated the effects of limited free gifts on brand commitment and attitudes. The online survey method was used to gather the data and a total of 224 data were used to analyze data. The results of the research were as follows. The findings revealed four dimensions of limited free gifts: scarcity/specialty, not for sale, complementarity, and risk. Complementarity positively affected brand commitment, while all four dimensions of limited free gifts positively influenced brand attitude. In addition, the need for uniqueness was proven to be the strongest variable which positively influenced brand commitment and attitudes. Also, when the need for uniqueness was applied as a moderating variable, depending on the levels of the need for uniqueness, the effects of riskiness on the consumer's response were shown to be different. The findings of this study infer various academic and practical applications.