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The Influence Of Culture: A Comparison Of White American And Hispanic American Teens Information Sources And Store Attribute Preferences, Kelli H. Murphy Jan 2012

The Influence Of Culture: A Comparison Of White American And Hispanic American Teens Information Sources And Store Attribute Preferences, Kelli H. Murphy

Theses and Dissertations--Retailing and Tourism Management

The culture of America is changing now more than ever. With the Hispanic American population growing, it is important for retailers to understand how to market to these changing demographics. This study compares white Americans to Hispanic Americans in regard to store selection influences. Information sources and store attributes are analyzed as factors that influence store selection. It was found that acculturation of Hispanic American teens has created many commonalities between the two cultures. Future research could become be more in depth as to why these things occur or their effect on actual purchases.