Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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9719019 | International Journal of Research in Marketing | 2005 | 13 Pages |
Abstract
We propose that country of origin has a dual impact on product evaluations, acting as informational cue, but also as source variable, moderating the impact of ads on product evaluations. In support, we find a direct effect of country of origin on product evaluations, and a three-way interaction between country of origin, claim favorability and ad involvement. Further analyses show that country of origin influences the way in which consumers respond to moderate and extreme claims under conditions of low and high ad involvement. The dual impact of country of origin on consumer behavior emphasizes its relevance to (international) marketing.
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Authors
Peeter W.J. Verlegh, Jan-Benedict E.M. Steenkamp, Matthew T.G. Meulenberg,