Qualitative Research Study of Traditional Masculinity in Advertising: Analysis of Consumer Perceptions
Scientific Conference on Economics and Entrepreneurship SCEE '2021: Organized within the 62nd International Scientific Conference of Riga Technical University: Book of Abstracts 2021
Toms Kreicbergs

The aim of the research is to explore consumer perceptions of traditional masculinity in advertising, determining the effectiveness of these advertising efforts of offering brand’s version of masculinity to men. The scientific literature on the subject of masculinity in advertising is increasingly suggesting a cultural shift that is taking place in Western society and the need for brands to adopt more inclusive depictions of masculinity. This research, however, is analyzing the traditional versions of masculinity and the impact of that through advertisers’ perspective, by developing a methodology of analyzing consumer perceptions through sentiment, discourse, statistical, and qualitative content analysis. The results show that contrary to what a significant amount of scientific literature suggests, traditional masculinity can be well perceived by consumers, especially if the advertisement is presenting traditional masculinity with humor. The results also indicate correlation between likeability and consumer engagement and the importance of the main character and characteristics displayed in the advertisement for receiving positive consumer feedback.


Keywords
Advertising, communication, marketing, traditional masculinity
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Kreicbergs, T. Qualitative Research Study of Traditional Masculinity in Advertising: Analysis of Consumer Perceptions. In: Scientific Conference on Economics and Entrepreneurship SCEE '2021: Organized within the 62nd International Scientific Conference of Riga Technical University: Book of Abstracts, Latvia, Riga, 14-14 October, 2021. Riga: RTU Press, 2021, pp.9-9. ISBN 978-9934-22-678-6. ISSN 2256-0866.

Publication language
English (en)
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