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The emergence of gender differences in consumer socialization among college students


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Falahati, Leila and Paim, Laily (2011) The emergence of gender differences in consumer socialization among college students. Life Science Journal, 8 (3). pp. 187-191. ISSN 1097-8135; ESSN: 2372-613X

Abstract

This study examines the gender differences in consumer socialization among college students. The sample comprised 2,430 students in six public and five private universities across Malaysia, which were randomly selected for the study. A self-administered questionnaire was used as the data collection method. The results revealed gender differences in consumer socialization, in which male students’ perceived earlier socialization regarding financial matters. In addition, the results indicated that females are socialized earlier in receiving allowances and owning bank accounts while males are socialized earlier in financial activity and financial assets.


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Item Type: Article
Divisions: Faculty of Human Ecology
DOI Number: https://doi.org/10.7537/marslsj080311.35
Publisher: Marsland Press
Keywords: Gender; Consumer socialization; Financial behavior; College students; Financial education
Depositing User: Nabilah Mustapa
Date Deposited: 26 Nov 2015 04:14
Last Modified: 20 Jul 2018 08:51
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URI: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/22630
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