The effects of appetitive stimuli on out-of-domain consumption impatience

Abstract

Earlier work in consumer research has documented the effect of appetitive stimuli (e.g., chocolate cookies) on a related consumption domain (e.g., eating). We argue that appetitive stimuli can lead to a change in temporal orientation and affect subsequent consumption impatience across domains. In a series of experiments, we find that consumers exposed to appetitive stimuli are more present oriented, more likely to choose smaller-sooner rewards or vice options, and more likely to make unplanned purchase decisions. © 2008 by JOURNAL OF CONSUMER RESEARCH, Inc.