Exploring the impact of the physical conditions of mannequin displays on mental simulation: An embodied cognition theory perspective
- Authors
- Yim, M.Y.-C.; Lee, J.; Jeong, H.
- Issue Date
- Jan-2021
- Publisher
- Pergamon Press Ltd.
- Keywords
- Embodied cognition; Mannequin; Mental simulation; Visual merchandising
- Citation
- Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services, v.58
- Journal Title
- Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services
- Volume
- 58
- URI
- http://scholarworks.bwise.kr/ssu/handle/2018.sw.ssu/39757
- DOI
- 10.1016/j.jretconser.2020.102332
- ISSN
- 0969-6989
- Abstract
- This study examines how mannequins' physical conditions of display height and distance are related to consumers’ shopping motivations in generating mental simulation resulting in purchase intention. A 2 × 2 x 2 between-subjects lab experiment (n = 249) was conducted to address this question. The results reveal a significant three-way interaction effect of display height, distance, and shopping motivation. Specifically, it is found that for those with a dominant hedonic shopping motivation, a mannequin displayed up high generates greater mental simulation than one displayed down low, but for those with a dominant utilitarian shopping motivation, a mannequin displayed high and close to consumers generates greater mental simulation than one displayed low and close to them. This study also reveals that mental simulation mediates the influence of the interaction effect of “display height x distance,” moderated by shopping motivation, on purchase intention. Important theoretical and practical implications for retail managers are discussed. © 2020 Elsevier Ltd
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