Abstract
Virtual mirror, an increasingly popular application of augmented reality, allows consumers to view their visages overlaid with product images on digital displays. The authors of this study examine how augmented reality technology affects consumers’ brand perceptions and purchase intentions. Study 1, using a real brand, demonstrates that consumers tend to form higher self-brand connections and purchase intention when viewing themselves trying a product via a virtual mirror, rather than when viewing professional models wearing the product. Study 2, using a fictitious brand, reveals that narcissistic participants show pronounced positive self-viewing effects, but non-narcissistic participants show attenuated effects. Implications for digital marketers are discussed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 421-439 |
Number of pages | 19 |
Journal | International Journal of Advertising |
Volume | 37 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - May 4 2018 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2016 Advertising Association.
Keywords
- augmented reality
- narcissism
- self-brand connections
- self-referencing
- virtual mirror
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Communication
- Marketing