Handmade vs. machine-made: the effects of handmade gifts on social relationships

This paper examines the effects of handmade (vs. machine-made) gifts on social relationships. Across three studies, we find that handmade gifts promote social relationships. This effect can be explained by the perceived uniqueness of such gifts. Furthermore, these effects are moderated by social cla...

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Published in:Marketing letters 2024-09, Vol.35 (3), p.1-14
Main Authors: Fan, Xiaoming, Lai, Anqi, Keh, Hean Tat
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Business and Management
Gifts
Interpersonal relations
Marketing
Perceptions
Self expression
Social classes
Social relations
Uniqueness
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