2. PERSONALITY
Personality is an individual's distinctive physiological and
psychological element that affects behavior in the individual
and social environment.
Shiffman and Kanuk, 2006
7. SINGLE TRAIT THEORY
This theory states that one personality trait of an individual determines the
behavior of individuals. This trait of the consumer facilitates our
understanding of behavior in a specific and distinct situation. This is especially
so in the case of consumption patterns
Furnham, 1990
8. EXAMPLE
Consumers high in uniqueness avoid mainstream brands and seek
customization.
NIKE ID
Flagship Killer
20. ACTIVITY
Identify which persona you
relate to the most and why.
Discuss in pairs if they believe brands use
multiple traits to segment consumers.
21. ACTIVITY
Do you relate to only one of these personas, or
do you see yourself as a mix of two or more
Do brands market their products to just
one personality type or a mix of them?
23. MULTIPLE TRAIT THEORY
Multiple-Trait Theory suggests that a combination of personality
traits (rather than a single dominant trait) influences consumer
behavior.
A person who buys Tesla isn’t just tech-savvy; they might also be
eco-conscious and status-driven.
24. MULTIPLE TRAIT THEORY
The theory states that the personality of individuals is
developed by the comprehensive integration of all traits in
an individual
Kardes, Cline & Cronley, 2014
25. MULTIPLE TRAIT THEORY
This theory, also known as the Five-Factor theory, focuses
on five fundamental traits.
Extroversion
Instability
Agreeableness
Openess
Conscientiousness
Multiple traits of individuals influence their orientation towards brands and
products.
33. WRAPPING IT UP
Think of a brand you love. What
combination of personality traits do you
think it targets?
34. WHAT DRIVES YOUR PURCHASE
Luxury Sports Car
A
Practical,
Budget-Friendly
Car
Healthy Organic Food
35. WHAT DRIVES YOUR PURCHASE
Which product would you choose and why?
Is your choice driven by impulse, logic, or ethics
36. FREUDIAN THEORY OF PERSONALITY
According to Freud and Strachey (1962), personality is structured into three parts:
Freud & Strachey,1962
Id 🧠(Pleasure-Seeker)
Unconscious desires,
instincts, and pleasure-
driven decisions.
Impulse buying, luxury
purchases, hedonic
consumption.
37. FREUDIAN THEORY OF PERSONALITY
According to Freud and Strachey (1962), personality is structured into three parts:
Freud & Strachey,1962
Ego ⚖️(Reality Balancer)
Rational decision-maker
that balances desires and
practicality.
Logical purchases, value-
for-money products.
38. FREUDIAN THEORY OF PERSONALITY
According to Freud and Strachey (1962), personality is structured into three parts:
Freud & Strachey,1962
Superego 🌍(Moral
Compass)
Driven by ethics, social
responsibility, and
morality.
Ethical consumption,
sustainability-focused
buying.
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