英文摘要 |
Based on a survey of probability samples drawn from three largest cities in mainland China-Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou, this study explores the possible formations of emerging lifestyle and pschographic orientations in the urban areas. The focus is placed on identifying factors and indicators that give shape to different lifestyles. Further, differences between respondents pursuing different lifestyles in buying behavior, shopping, and attitude toward advertising are tested. Results of this study indicate three distinctive lifestyles in mainland Chinese consumers: Generation X, modern, and traditional. The three lifestyle segments differ markedly from one another in shopping behavior, preferences for consumption of Western vs. Chinese products, views on advertising, information-seeking and media use. The three segments based on constructed lifestyles turn out to be a far more powerful segmentation scheme than traditional demographic variables in segmenting mainland Chinese consumers. |