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Embracing globalization or reinforcing national culture? Evidence on the alcoholic beverages preferences and drinking motives in Europe

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  • Emilia Cubero Dudinskaya

    (Department of Economics and Management, University of Pavia)

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Culture is commonly used as the principal explanation for consumer differences across countries, so research on its differential impact on consumer preferences and motives is fundamentally important. This study examines the role of cultural and sociodemographic influences in determining the differences between drinking cultures and drinking motives in Europe. Comparing eight countries (Italy, France, Portugal, Germany, Finland, United Kingdom, Turkey and Poland) through a one-way ANOVA and a two-way ANOVA, the author analyse and compare the roles of sociodemographic variables and national culture have on several drinking motives (social and enhancement) and on consumer preferences (alcohol consumption and type of beverage). The type of drinker (moderate or heavy) is also taken into consideration. Results show significant differences between gender, age, type of drinker and countries for most motives. Moreover, although some results confirm the traditional or "stereotype" countries drinking profiles, other results also suggest some insights to certain country profiles changing in unexpected ways. The paper outlines theoretical implications in cross-cultural research and alcoholic drinking motives. It also explores a further understanding on the motives behind alcohol consumption of European consumers, which could usefully inform policy that aims to promote a sensible drinking behaviour among its population.

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  • Emilia Cubero Dudinskaya, 2017. "Embracing globalization or reinforcing national culture? Evidence on the alcoholic beverages preferences and drinking motives in Europe," DEM Working Papers Series 132, University of Pavia, Department of Economics and Management.
    • Handle: RePEc:pav:demwpp:demwp0132
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