Cuteness inspires men’s risk seeking but women’s risk aversion

This research examines how exposure to cuteness influences consumer risk preference. Intriguingly, while some work implies that cuteness may lead individuals to be more risk-seeking, other studies suggest the opposite (i.e., making individuals more risk-averse). To reconcile these seemingly contradi...

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Published in:Journal of business research 2021-03, Vol.126, p.239-249
Main Authors: Li, Yuan, Yan, Dengfeng
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Consumer credit
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Gender
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Research institutes
Risk Preference
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