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Country of Origin as a Stereotype: Effects of Consumer Expertise and Attribute Strength on Product Evaluations

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  • Maheswaran, Durairaj

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This research identifies consumer expertise and the type of attribute information as moderating the effects of country of origin on product evaluations. When attribute information was unambiguous, experts based their evaluations on attribute strength, whereas novices relied on country of origin. When attribute information was ambiguous, both experts and novices used country of origin in evaluations. Also, experts and novices used county of origin differently in evaluations. Experts used country of origin to selectively process and recall attribute information, whereas novices used it to differentially interpret subsequent attribute information. The findings are discussed within the framework of stereotyping. Copyright 1994 by the University of Chicago.

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  • Maheswaran, Durairaj, 1994. "Country of Origin as a Stereotype: Effects of Consumer Expertise and Attribute Strength on Product Evaluations," Journal of Consumer Research, Journal of Consumer Research Inc., vol. 21(2), pages 354-365, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:oup:jconrs:v:21:y:1994:i:2:p:354-65
    DOI: 10.1086/209403
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