This study explored how Korea's national image influences Malaysian consumers' attitudes toward Korean Home Meal Replacement (HMR) products and their purchase intentions, highlighting the mediating role of the Korean government's crisis response measures. Data were gathered through an online survey targeting Malaysian consumers aged 19 to 39 who had previously purchased Korean HMR. A total of 515 valid responses were analyzed, yielding a response rate of 90.48%. The analyses included exploratory factor analysis, correlation analysis, multiple regression analysis, and mediation analysis. The findings revealed that all three dimensions of national image—stability, democracy, and development—positively impacted perceptions of Korea's crisis response measures. Democracy had the strongest effect on policy-related perceptions, stability most significantly influenced management-related perceptions, and development was linked to administrative capability. Additionally, national image positively affected attitudes toward Korean HMR, with stability being the most influential factor. Positive perceptions of Korea's crisis response measures further enhanced product attitudes, indicating that trust established through government crisis management can influence product evaluations. Furthermore, positive attitudes toward Korean HMR were associated with higher purchase intentions. Mediation analysis confirmed that perceptions of Korea's crisis response measures partially mediated the relationship between national image and product attitudes.

Due to its superior recycling characteristics, recycled-cotton has become a key material driving the eco-friendly transformation of the fashion industry. However, this transformation depends not only on material innovation in the production phase but also on consumers’ perception and acceptance of recycled-cotton fashion products. This study aims to identify the core determinants shaping consumers’ purchase intention toward recycled-cotton fashion products by analyzing how perceived consumption value dimensions influence purchase intention through behavioral attitudes and subjective norms and by testing the moderating effect of altruism. Data were collected from 280 consumers aged 20–59 years who had previous experience purchasing recycled-cotton fashion products. The mediating and moderated mediating effects were empirically verified using PROCESS Macro Models 4 and 7. The results revealed that emotional, economic, social, functional, and environmental value all exerted significant positive effects on behavioral attitudes and subjective norms and indirectly influenced purchase intention through behavioral attitudes and subjective norms. However, altruism demonstrated a significant moderating effect only on the path linking functional value to purchase intention via behavioral attitudes. These findings highlight the pivotal roles of consumption value, behavioral attitudes, subjective norms, and altruism in shaping consumers’ purchase intention for recycled-cotton fashion products and offer actionable implications for promoting the market diffusion of recycled fashion.

As product packaging becomes an increasingly important tool for conveying brand images to consumers, eco-friendly packaging (EFP) is being extensively adopted by fashion companies. Given this trend, the need for research examining consumer responses to fashion products featuring EFP has increased. This study investigates the effects of attitude and subjective norms on consumers’ purchase intention of fashion products using EFP, and further explores the moderating roles of gender and ethical self-identity (ESI). A survey including 360 male and female consumers in their 20s and 30s was conducted, and the data were analyzed using multiple regression analysis. The results indicate that both attitude and subjective norms positively influence purchase intention. Gender moderated the relationship between subjective norms and purchase intention, with males exhibiting higher purchase intention than females when influenced by social norms. ESI also moderated the relationship between attitude and purchase intention, as well as between subjective norms and purchase intention. Individuals exhibiting higher levels of ESI showed stronger alignment between their attitudes or perceived norms and their purchase intention of EFP products. These findings provide valuable insights and establish a foundational understanding of the key determinants of purchase intention for fashion products with EFP. Furthermore, they provide theoretical insights into sustainable consumer behavior and offer practical implications for fashion marketers seeking to promote eco-conscious consumption.

본 연구는 SNS 인플루언서 속성이 화장품 브랜드태도를 매개로 얼리안티에이징 화장품 구매 의도에 미치는 영향을 SNS이용 시간 비교를 통해 맞춤형 화장품 산업과 SNS인플루언서을 고 려해야 할 중요한 요소를 제시하는데 목적이 있다. 본 연구는 SNS인플루언서 통해 얼리안티에 이징 화장품을 구매해본 20대~30대 중국 여성 대상으로 자기보고식 설문조사 설문방식으로 206부를 SPSS 25ver, 프로그램을 사용하였고, SNS 인플루언서 속성과 얼리인티에이징 화장품 구매의도 관계에서 화장품 브랜드태도의 매개효과를 알아보기 위해 가설을 설정하여 경로분석 을 실시하였으며, SNS이용시간 비교분석을 실시하였다. 첫째, 화장품 브랜드태도에 대해 신뢰 성, 전문성, 매력성이 유의한 것으로 나타났고, 화장품 브랜드태도, 신뢰성, 전문성, 매력성이 얼 리안티에이징 화장품 구매의도에 긍정적인 영향을 미쳤으며, 매개효과의 유의성을 확인한 결과 신뢰성, 전문성, 매력성이 유의한 것으로 확인되었다. 둘째, 신뢰성, 전문성, 매력성은 2시간 이 상 집단에서 모두 화장품 브랜드태도에 정적으로 유의한 영향을 미쳤지만, 2시간 미만 집단에 서 매력성은 화장품 브랜드태도에 유의한 영향을 미치지 못했다. 2시간 미만 집단에서는 신뢰성, 매력성이 얼리안티에이징화장품 구매의도에 유의한 영향을 미쳤고, 2시간 이상에서는 신뢰 성, 전문성이 유의한 영향을 미쳤다. 또한 화장품 브랜드태도는 2시간 미만 집단에서 구매의도 에 유의한 영향을 미치지 못했고, 2시간 이상 집단에서는 유의한 영향을 미쳤다. 본 연구는 SNS인플루언서 속성이 소비자에게 긍정적인 화장품 브랜트 태도를 유도하고, 이를 구매의도로 이어지게 하는 중요성을 도출했으며 또한, SNS이용 시간에 맞춘 맞춤형 마케팅 전략이 화장품 산업에 중요한 기초자료로 제공할 수 있음을 제시한다.

This study aims to examine how the marketing characteristics of Wanghong (Chinese internet influencers) influence Chinese consumer attitudes and purchase intentions toward fashion products. Specifically, it investigates how the factors of expertise, trustworthiness, and attractiveness play a critical role in shaping consumer behavior in the digital marketing landscape. The study employed a survey-based quantitative approach, collecting data from 272 Chinese consumers engaging regularly with Wanghong marketing content. A structured questionnaire using a 5-point Likert scale was developed, incorporating validated measurement items from previous studies. The collected data were then analyzed using exploratory factor analysis, correlation analysis, and multiple regression analysis. The findings indicate that while expertise negatively influences consumer attitudes, trustworthiness and attractiveness have a positive impact. Furthermore, trustworthiness and attractiveness were found to significantly enhance purchase intention, while expertise was found to have no significant effect. Additionally, the findings showed that consumer attitudes toward Wanghong-mediated marketing play a mediating role in the relationship between Wanghong characteristics and purchase intention, with the results suggesting that consumers perceive highly knowledgeable Wanghong as distant or overly commercial, reducing their willingness to engage. In contrast, Wanghong who exhibit trustworthiness and personal appeal are more effective in driving consumer interest and purchases. These findings provide valuable insights for fashion brands aiming to optimize influencer marketing strategies in China, emphasizing the importance of relationship-driven and authenticity-focused marketing.

2022년 우리나라의 합계출산율이 0.78명으로 역대 최저를 기록했다. 그러나, 한 국의 최저 출생률 상황에서도 유아용품 시장은 성장하고 있는 특이한 양상을 보이고 있다. 좋은 제품을 원하는 부모의 소비 욕구와 경제적 합리성을 고려한 양육자의 소비 특성은 유아 용품 시장의 양면성을 나타내는 것이다. 그러나 이에 대한 연구는 미비하기에, 본 연구는 유아 용품 소비자의 양면적 특성을 분석하여 소비가치가 태도와 구매 의도에 미치는 영향을 살펴 보고자 하였다. 특히 유아용품 브랜드 유형을 중저가와 프리미엄으로 분류하고 이에 따른 소비 가치와 소비자 행동 간의 상관관계를 조사하여 시장에 유용한 시사점을 도출하고자 하였다. 본 연구에서는 프리미엄 유아용품 브랜드와 중저가 유아용품 브랜드의 양면적 소비자에게 미치는 영향을 탐색하였고, 주요 결과는 다음과 같다. 첫째, 유아용품의 소비가치는 일반적으로 태도에 긍정적인 영향을 미쳤다. 둘째, 사회적 가치는 유아용품의 소비가치 중에서 통계적으로 유의미한 영향을 미치지 않았으나, 프리미엄 유아용품에서는 사회적 가치가 태도에 긍정적인 영향을 미치지만, 중저가 유아용품에서는 부정적인 영향을 미친것으로 나타났다. 셋째, 중저가 유아용품은 기능적 가치의 중요성이 높았다. 넷째, 프리미엄 유아용품과 중저가 유아용품 간의 제품 구매를 통한 감정적 만족도에는 큰 차이가 없었다. 다섯째, 유아용품 구매 시 대다수의 소비자가 이성적 가치와 감정적 가치를 복합적으로 고려하는 양면적 소비자로 나타났다. 실무 적으로는 프리미엄 유아용품과 중저가 유아용품의 차이에 대한 이해를 통해, 사회적 가치에 대한 브랜드 전략의 중요성과 중저가 유아용품에서는 기능성 강조가 효과적일 것임을 강조 하였다. 본 연구를 통해 유아용품 시장의 동향과 소비자 행동에 대한 깊은 이해를 제공하여 기업 들이 효과적인 전략 수립에 기여할 것으로 기대할 수 있다.

코로나 19 팬데믹 이후 한국 글로벌 명품 시장의 가속화 된 소비현상에 미치는 영향력에 대하여 국내 소비시장 핵심 소비자로 주목받고 있는 MZ세대 소비자를 중 심으로 글로벌 명품 구매에 미치는 동기요인에 대하여 규명하고자 하였다. 실증분석 결과를 통해 도출된 연구결과는 다음과 같다. 첫째, MZ세대 글로벌 명품 구매동기 가 즐거움, 독창성, 사회성, 적합성의 순으로 브랜드 태도인 선호도에 긍정적인 영향 을 미쳤으나 감성요인은 선호도에 영향을 미치지 않는다는 결과가 나타났다. 첫째, MZ세대 글로벌 명품 구매동기가 즐거움, 독창성, 사회성, 적합성의 순으로 브랜드 태도인 선호도에 긍정적인 영향을 미쳤으나 감성요인은 선호도에 영향을 미치지 않 는다는 결과가 나타났다. 마지막으로 MZ세대 명품 브랜드 태도인 선호도 및 신뢰 도 모두 구매의도에 긍정적인 영향을 미치는 것으로 확인하였다.

This study contemplates the effect of social media advertising attributes on consumers’ purchasing decisions in cosmetic products. It will serve as basic data for SNS’s advertising strategy and marketing that promotes cosmetics sales. This study conducted a survey and went through the analysis process of SPSS v.25.0 statistical program. Frequency analysis, exploratory factor analysis, descriptive statistical analysis, correlation analysis, and regression analysis were conducted to analyze that informativity, reliability, entertainment, interactivity, and disturbance among SNS advertising attributes were used as effective advertising strategies, which had a positive effect on consumers' purchasing decisions. Therefore, in the cosmetics industry, it is necessary to seek strategies to actively utilize marketing in the social media space to promote consumers' purchase needs and to activate purchases.

본 연구는 골프웨어 브랜드 전략의 기초자료를 제공하기 위해 골프웨어 브랜드의 소비가치가 태도 및 구매행동에 미치는 영향력을 검증하는데 목적이 있다. 따라서 대한민국 국민들 중 골프웨어를 구 매했던 경험이 있는 사람들을 표본으로 선정했으며, 496부의 자료를 최종분석에 도입했다. 본 연구의 자료 처리는 빈도분석과 탐색적 요인분석 및 내적일관성을 실시했다. 더불어 연구문제를 검증하기 위해 상관분 석과 단순 및 다중회귀분석을 실시했으며, 모든 자료처리는 SPSS(ver. 21.0) 프로그램을 활용했다. 본 연구 결과, 첫 번째로 골프웨어 브랜드의 소비가치가 쾌락성, 심미성, 상징성 순으로 태도에 유의한 영향이 있는 것으로 나타났다. 둘째, 골프웨어 브랜드의 태도가 구매행동에 유의한 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났다. 셋 째, 골프웨어 브랜드의 소비가치가 쾌락성, 심미성, 상징성 순으로 구매행동에 유의한 영향이 있는 것으로 나타났다.

This study examines the effect of cosmetic certification marks on consumer behavior. The underlying objectives of this study are threefold. First, it explores whether the certification mark inserted into the cosmetic package—such as marks denoting quality assurances, ethical practices (specifically, pertaining to animal testing), and recycling packaging—affects consumer responses. Second, it investigates whether a higher number of certification marks leads to heightened positive consumer responses. Third, it analyzes the potential moderating effect of consumers’ certification mark knowledge on the relationship between certification marks and consumer responses. In the pretest, certification marks with higher recognition were selected as stimuli, and a survey involving a total of 550 male and female consumers was conducted. The collected data were analyzed through ANOVA and post-hoc tests. The findings of this study confirm a significant difference in consumer responses to products based on the certification marks inserted in the cosmetic packaging. Compared to clusters without a certification mark, groups with two or more certifications (recycling certification + ethics certification, recycling certification + quality certification, recycling certification + ethics certification + quality certification) exhibit significant consumer responses. Second, more certification marks did not result in an increase in positive consumer responses. Third, a moderating effect of consumers’ cosmetic certification knowledge on the certification mark-consumer response relationship was not found. The findings of this study have implications for developing product promotion strategies that leverage cosmetic certification marks as a marketing tool.

The purpose of this study was to identify beauty influencer attributes on Instagram and their impact on product attitude and purchase intention and on influential difference between micro and mega influencers. The survey was conducted using a consumer survey method with a questionnaire, and the subjects of the survey were 506 women in their 20s and 30s using Instagram. The results of the study are as follows: First, a range of influencer attribute sub-factors were derived in relation to expertise, attractiveness, similarity, reliability, and intimacy. Second, the attributes highly impacted product attitude in the increasing order of attractiveness, similarity, reliability, and familiarity, with expertise having no statistically significant influence. Third, the consumer’s attitude toward the product introduced by the beauty influencer had a significant impact on their purchase intention. Fourth, it was shown that there is no difference in attributes according to the influencer’s number of followers. Fifth, the number of followers of the beauty influencer had a partial impact on attitude and purchase intention. A limitation of this study is that age and gender samples are narrow, but it is nevertheless meaningful to explore this topic in the absence of research on beauty influencers. It is believed that these findings will serve as a foundation for the development of beauty influencer marketing strategies on Instagram.

본 연구는 제품과 물리적 접촉이 불가능한 온라인 환경에서 다중 감각 단서가 소비자의 촉각적 심상과 제품에 대한 태도 및 구매 의사에 미치는 영향을 알아보고자 하였다. 실험 1에서는 참가자들을 음향 없이 사진만 제시한 조건, 음향 없이 영상만 제시한 조건, 일치하는 음향과 영상을 제시한 조건, 불일치하는 음향과 영상을 제시한 조건으로 나누어 제품을 탐색하게 하였고 그 후 촉각적 심상선명도, 제품 사용의 상상용이성, 제품에 대한 태도-구매 의사를 측정하였 다. 그 결과, 모든 변수에서 불일치하는 음향과 영상이 주어진 조건이 가장 낮은 평균 점수를 보였다. 실험 2는 참가자 내 디자인으로 설계되어, 참가자들에게 동일한 제품을 실험 1과 같은 네 개의 조건에서 탐색하게 하였다. 탐색 후,촉각적 심상선명도, 제품 사용의 상상용이성, 제품에 대한 태도-구매 의사, 접촉 욕구 등을 측정하였다. 접촉 욕구를 공변인으로 하는 반복측정 공분산분석 결과, 일치하는 음향과 영상을 제시한 조건은 다른 조건과 비교했을 때 유의미 하게 심상선명도, 제품에 대한 태도, 제품 구매 의사가 높았다. 이중 매개 분석 결과, 다중 감각 단서 조건은 심상선명 도와 제품 사용의 상상용이성을 순차적으로 매개하여 제품에 대한 태도-구매 의사를 유의미하게 예측했다. 결론적으 로, 음향 및 영상 단서로 유발된 선명한 촉각적 심상은 소비자가 제품을 사용하는 상황의 상상을 쉽게 만들어 태도-구 매 의사와 같은 의사 결정에 긍정적 영향을 미칠 수 있다.

This study examined the effect of Instagram usage time (short, long) and spending on fashion products (light, heavy) on product attitude and purchase intention of products promoted by an influencer. The moderating effect of influencer type (mega, macro, micro) was also investigated. A total of 515 males and females in their 20s participated in an online survey. Descriptive statistics were analyzed and exploratory factor analysis and two-way ANOVA were conducted. Research findings were as follows. First, the usage time, both short and long, had a positive effect on product attitude. Also, the interactive effects of usage time and influencer type on product attitude were found. Consumers with short Instagram usage time displayed the highest attitude toward products promoted by a macro-influencer whereas consumers with long Instagram usage time displayed the highest attitude toward products promoted by a micro-influencer. Second, usage time and influencer type did not show interactive effects on purchase intention. Third, both categoriacl variables of users’ spending on fashion products had a positive effect on product attitude. Fourth, the interaction effects of spending on fashion products and influencer types on purchase intention were found. The group of light buyers showed the highest purchase intention on products promoted by the macro-influencer while the group of heavy buyers showed the highest purchase intention of products promoted by the micro-influencer. Based on the results, implications were suggested.

As the postsecondary school-age population continues to decline, universities are building identities to differentiate themselves and create a favorable impression among this cohort. We investigated the role of logo-bearing products as a way of promoting university identity, specifically, the effects of ingroup ties, ingroup affect, and centrality on attitude toward university logo products and purchase intention. This study further examined the moderating effects of perceived university prestige on the relationship between logo product attitude and in-store purchase intention, and the moderating effect of online shopping frequency on the relationship between logo product attitude and online purchase intention. We conducted a survey of undergraduate and graduate students at a university in Seoul. Survey responses (N=561) were collected and processed using SPSS 23.0. Multiple regression analysis showed that ingroup ties and affect had significant effects on product attitude. However, centrality had no significant effect on attitude toward the product. Product attitude had a direct significant effect on both in-store and online purchase intention. Perceived university prestige moderated the relationship between product attitude and in-store purchase intention. Moreover, online shopping frequency moderated the relationship between product attitude and online purchase intention. The results of this study are expected to provide fundamental knowledge for developing product strategy of logo products.

Luxury companies are striving to improve their communication with customers while paying attention to online promotion and marketing activities. As companies interact with customers in luxury brand communities via various channels, they yield consumers higher value throughout the effective consumption process. In addition, this connection enhances customers’ understanding of the company, making it easier for companies to acquire empathy from customers. This study aims to analyze the value factors that affect luxury brand community members’ purchase intention and brand attitude. This study utilizes online survey results of four hundred prestige brand community users in China. The results reveal the positive effects of customer engagement on customer psychological empowerment and flow, the positive impacts of customer psychological empowerment and flow on community identity and brand attachment, the positive effects of community identity on purchase intentions, and the positive effects of brand attachment on purchase intentions and brand attitude. Furthermore, the results show that community types and fashion involvement partially moderate customer engagement. This study provides theoretical suggestions for relationship marketing in the luxury brand community environment. Last, this study presents practical implications that companies could utilize to create an emotional connection with their community members, resulting in an increase of customer support.

본 연구는 베트남 소비자들이 인식하는 한류브랜드 지역성이 국가 친밀감에 미치는 영향과 국가 친밀감이 한국 기업, 한국 제품에 대한 태도와 구매의도에 어떤 영향을 미치는지 살펴보고자 하였다. 특히 본 연구는 기존 선행 연구들을 바탕으로 한류의 관점에서 베트남 소비자가 인식하는 브랜드 지역성을 살펴보고자 하였다. 최근 한국기 업들은 한국대중문화를 중심으로 전 세계적으로 높은 인기를 얻고 있는 한류현상을 활용하여 한국 제품과 브랜드를 개발함으로서 한류브랜드를 구축하고 있다. 이에 한류지수가 높게 평가된 베트남 현지 소비자를 대상으로 한류를 잘 반영하고 있는 한국 화장품을 대표적인 한류브랜드로 선정하여 조사하였다. 가설검증을 위해 인터넷, 모바일 URL을 통한 응답 방법을 사용하여 베트남 현지 소비자 총 212명의 자료를 수집하였다. 실증분석 결과, 한 류브랜드 지역성은 국가 친밀감에 정(+)의 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났다. 또한 베트남 소비자들이 한국에 대해 긍정적 감정인 친밀감이 형성되면 한국 기업과 제품에 대한 태도에 정(+)의 영향을 미치는 것으로 밝혀졌다. 이러한 소비자태도는 구매의도에 긍정적인 영향을 미치는 것으로 나타났다.

Recently, the textile and fashion industry has adopted 3D printing technology, through which filaments are accumulated continuously in the form of sections to produce digitalized three-dimensional fashion products. Little research has been done regarding the consumer perspectives on 3D printed fashion product. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of consumer innovativeness, uniqueness, and perception factors on consumer attitudes and purchasing intentions for 3D printed fashion products. A questionnaire was given to consumers living in Seoul and Kyunggi, South Korea. The data obtained from the 159 completed questionnaires was analyzed by regression analysis, factor analysis, and Cronbach’s alpha using SPSS 24.0. The results were as follows: First, consumer innovativeness and uniqueness, in descending order, positively affect the perceived social image. Consumer innovativeness positively affects perceived aesthetics and consumer uniqueness positively affects perceived novelty. Second, social image has a positive effect on consumer attitudes to 3D printed fashion products. Third, consumer attitude positively affects purchasing intentions towards 3D printed fashion products. Fourth, consumer innovativeness and uniqueness, in descending order, have a positive effect on consumer attitudes and purchasing intentions for 3D printed fashion products. Fifth, social image and novelty, in descending order, positively affect purchase intentions for 3D printed fashion products. Therefore fashion firms should develop their marketing strategy to focus on innovative, unique consumers as a main target and aim to enhance buyers’ social image by using 3D printed fashion products.

Upcycling is the process of repurposing abandoned resources or useless products into products of better quality or higher environmental value. Upcycling products are evaluated to be sustainable because they demonstrate environmental values. However, domestic upcycling companies are operating on a small scale with a slow growth rate. This study aims to examine the value and risk factors of upcycling products from previous literature and clarify the effect of these ambivalent characteristics on purchase intention. This provides direction regarding factors upcycling companies should focus on. The data were collected via an online experiment with women in their 20s and 30s residing in South Korea, nationwide. The data were statistically analyzed using SPSS 21.0 and AMOS 18.0. Analysis of this data suggests that environmental, design, and self-expression value positively affect purchase intention. This extends previous upcycling literature by identifying design and self-expression value as important antecedents of purchase intention. However, in contrast to previous literature, no significant effect of performance or diversity risk was found. These results indicate that ethical attitude has a moderating effect on the relationship between environmental value and purchase intention. This study confirms that consumers intend to purchase upcycling products when they possess not only environmental value but also design and self-expression value.

본 연구는 중국소비자들이 가진 한국 인터넷 면세점에 대한 구매의도를 파악하고자, 인터넷 면세점의 e-서비스품질과 한류문화에 대한 태도를 주요 변인으로 설정하여 논의해 보았다. 분석 결과를 살펴보면, 첫째, 기존연구와 일치하게 홈페이지 시각적 디자인, 고객서비스, 안정성, 그리고 경제성 및 편리성 모든 인터넷면세점 e-서비스품질 특성요인들이 중국관광객의 구매의도에 긍정적인 영향을 미치는 것으로 도출되었다. 둘째, 한국 인터넷면세점의 e-서비스품질 특성 요인 중 홈페이지 시각적 디자인과 경제성 및 편리성이 구매의도에 미치는 영향에 있어서, 한류문화에 대한 태도가 유의미한 조절효과를 가지고 있는 것으로 나타났다. 본 연구의 결과는 중국 마케팅의 전략적인 관점에서 정부나 면세업체가 양국의 대한 경제적인 정책 및 한류문화 콘텐츠 전략을 수립하는데 도움을 줄 수 있을 것이다.