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Central European Management Journal

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Year 2014 
Volume 22 
Issue 4

Values and Lifestyle Segmentation of Poles 55+ and It’s Implications for Consumers’ Attitudes and Behaviour

Dominika Maison
University of Warsaw

2014 22 (4) Central European Management Journal

DOI 10.7206/mba.ce.2084-3356.121

Abstract

Purpose: Interest in older consumers as the subject of marketing strategy is growing in Western countries (Gunter, 1998). However, in Poland, this group is still neglected by marketers and perceived in stereotypical way, and its marketing potential is underestimated. The main goal of this research was to provide understanding of the contemporary older Polish population and especially older Polish consumers, including their values, needs,
attitudes, opinions and behaviors.

Methodology: In order to investigate the Polish “grey market,” we conducted survey research (CAPI) based on a representative quota – a random nationwide sample of n=1500 participants above 55 years old. Additionally, we also conducted qualitative research – 18 individual in-depth interviews (IDIs) at homes of consumers (ethnographic interviews).

Findings: Based on the factor and cluster analysis (Weinstein, 1994) from the quantitative survey, 5 segments of older Polish consumers were selected: Fulfi lled Optimists (14% of population), Bored with Life (17%), Passive Materialists (22%), Family-oriented Non-Paterialists (22%), and Excluded Traditionalists (25%). Segments differed in values, lifestyles, attitudes toward life, family, work and general life satisfaction. As a consequence of those psychological differences, segments differed in consumer behaviour, preferences and perception of marketing communication (advertising).

Originality: Our analysis shows that key areas, which determine particular consumer behaviour in each segment are – contrary to common belief – not demographic characteristics, but mainly psychological aspects (such as attitude to life, optimism, attitude to money, open-mindedness and general curiosity).

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Maison, Dominika (2014). Maison, D. . (2014). Values and Lifestyle Segmentation of Poles 55+ and It’s Implications for Consumers’ Attitudes and Behaviour. Central European Management Journal, 22(4), 78-94. https://doi.org/10.7206/mba.ce.2084-3356.121 (Original work published 2014)

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Maison, Dominika. Maison, D. . “Values And Lifestyle Segmentation Of Poles 55+ And It’S Implications For Consumers’ Attitudes And Behaviour”. 2014. Central European Management Journal, vol. 22, no. 4, 2014, pp. 78-94.

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Maison, Dominika. Maison, Dominika . “Values And Lifestyle Segmentation Of Poles 55+ And It’S Implications For Consumers’ Attitudes And Behaviour”. Central European Management Journal, Central European Management Journal, 22, no. 4 (2014): 78-94. doi:10.7206/mba.ce.2084-3356.121.