Why Consumers Engage in Virtual New Product Developments Initiated By Producers

Füller, Johann

Why Consumers Engage in Virtual New Product Developments Initiated By Producers

Why Consumers Engage in Virtual New Product Developments Initiated by Producers

Johann Füller, University of Innsbruck

In this article, I investigate why consumers engage in virtual new product developments initiated by producers. Drawing on motivation research found in related fields such as leisure, online communities, user innovation, and survey participation several intrinsic and extrinsic motives can be identified that may induce consumers’ engagement. In this empirical study, 825 consumers participating in a virtual development project were asked about their motivations. Six motivational factors could be extracted. Intrinsic interest in the innovation activity and curiosity are found to be the most important motives for consumers’ willingness to engage in further virtual development activities.

Citation:

Johann Füller (2006) ,"Why Consumers Engage in Virtual New Product Developments Initiated By Producers", in NA - Advances in Consumer Research Volume 33, eds. Connie Pechmann and Linda Price, Duluth, MN : Association for Consumer Research, Pages: 639-646.

Authors

Johann Füller, University of Innsbruck, Marketing Group

Volume

NA - Advances in Consumer Research Volume 33 | 2006

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