Operationalization of the concept is discussed, and some preliminary empirical findings are referred to. A new conceptualization o f attitude is proposed that incorporates elements from both perspectives. Traditional attitude concept is reviewed and the validity of the criticism is partly accepted. Recent criticism of traditional attitude concept and measurement leveled by consumer researchers who emphasize symbolic, esthetic, and hedonic aspects of consumption is reviewed. HEDONIC AND UTILITARIAN ASPECTS OF CONSUMER BEHAVIOR: AN ATTITUDINAL PERSPECTIVE Holbrook, Provo, UT : Association for Consumer Research, Pages: 7-10.Īdvances in Consumer Research VolPages 7-10 Ahtola (1985) ,'Hedonic and Utilitarian Aspects of Consumer Behavior: an Attitudinal Perspective', in NA - Advances in Consumer Research Volume 12, eds. ABSTRACT - Recent criticism of traditional attitude concept and measurement leveled by consumer researchers who emphasize symbolic, esthetic, and hedonic aspects of consumption is reviewed.
