Sociological Factors

Social influences such as family, peers, social status, cultural norms, and media that shape what feels acceptable or desirable to buy.

Often confused with

Psychological Factors
Psychological factors come from inside one person; social and cultural factors come from other people.
Situational Factors
Social factors come from other people and last; situational factors are temporary conditions at the moment of purchase.

Taught in

See also

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