通过多样性创造价值:理解消费者研究中的多样性与包容性的系统文献综述

Value through diversity: A systematic literature review to understand diversity and inclusion in consumer research

Psychology and Marketing · 2024
被引 25
ABS 3

中文导读

通过系统综述52篇文献,结合TCCM框架,全面审视消费者研究中的多样性与包容性,提出企业可通过政策、服务设计等促进包容与公平,并给出未来研究议程。

Abstract

Abstract Embracing diversity and promoting inclusion is a critical challenge for marketers to meet the diverse consumers' needs and have a positive social impact. Despite increasing attention to diversity and inclusion, and calls to address inequalities, there appears to be a lack of a thorough understanding of diversity and inclusion in consumer research, and how marketing can effectively contribute to an inclusive and equity‐oriented society. Previous reviews and conceptual articles often focus on specific types of diversity or contexts. This study aims to provide a comprehensive examination of diversity and inclusion in consumer research through a systematic literature review of 52 articles combined with the theory, context, characteristics, and methodology (TCCM) framework. Our findings highlight that companies can actively foster inclusion and enhance equity through their policies, also by addressing stigmatization and marginalization. A conceptual framework outlines the impacts of these policies on individuals, society, and company performances, followed by a detailed research agenda for future studies. This article emphasizes the role of marketing in fostering inclusion but also stimulates practitioners to contribute through policies beyond representation and advertising, such as service and product design, and ensuring vulnerable consumers access to resources.

消费者研究多样性包容性市场营销社会公平