Thesis (M. Sc.)--University of Hong Kong, 1990.

Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of Hong Kong, 1990. / Also available in print.

Zugl.: Köln, Univ., Diss., 2004

This research examines intermediate patterns of joint consumption whereby constellations, anti constellations and configurations are seen as representing patterns of consumption which lie between the traditional micro (product-centred) and macro (societal-centred) studies of consumption. A series of models are developed: of the relationship between individuals and consumption from a social psychological perspective of the formation of patterns of joint consumption and of the three forces which influence patterns of consumption: the symbolic-functional force (located in the product) the physiological-esteem-self-actualization force (located in individual needs) and the expressive-instrumental force (located in activities or behaviour). A two stage empirical study explores the content, structure and context of consumption patterns amongst mail order shoppers in the U.K. The quantitative stage involved the application of correspondence analysis to data extracted from the BMRBffGI database and the qualitative phase was a series of in-depth interviews with mail order industry marketing personnel. The findings confirmed the existence of three identifiable groups amongst mail order shoppers, with different intermediate patterns of joint consumption representing different sets of responses to the three forces which influence consumption and which had been modelled above. The research extends work on the grammar of consumption by developing a set of rules of combination for analyzing the structure and levels of joint consumption: constellations, anti constellations and configurations, which could be associated with the groups of mail order shoppers. The study concludes that products cohere around social roles and that interdependence exists at two levels, firstly, amongst the forces which influence consumption, and secondly, between consumption and the societal-cultural context. It was seen that functional and symbolic complementarities could be found in the intermediate patterns of joint consumption and that different combinatorial rules could be applied to the different levels of consumption patterns elicited for the various groups.

The modern consumer expects a consumption experience with both hedonic and utilitarian rewards during a single visit to the mall. The orchestrating of both hedonic and utilitarian benefits in one visit challenges mall management and retailers to deliver the maximum shopping experience. This study seeks to reveal relationships among six variables: demographic characteristics, mall shopping orientation, mall perception, hedonic satisfaction, utilitarian satisfaction, and mall consumption. The intercept survey was conducted at a major entertainment-themed mall in north Texas. Multiple regression analyses (N = 202) indicate that demographic characteristics and mall shopping orientation were significant predictors of mall perception. Also, two mall perception factors (Sensation and Physical Environment) were predictors of hedonic and utilitarian mall shopping satisfaction. However, hedonic and utilitarian mall shopping satisfaction were found not to predict mall consumption in terms of cross-shopping, money spent, and time spent.

Thesis (M. Sc.)--University of Hong Kong, 1992. / Group workshop report-cover. Includes bibliographical references (leaf 115-116).

Thesis (M.Hous.M.)--University of Hong Kong, 2004. / Also available in print.

Law Chun Wai, Justin. / "Architecture Department, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Master of Architecture Programme 2009-2010, design report." / "May 2010." / Subtitle on added t.p.: Free grounds for justice. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 91).

published_or_final_version / abstract / Real Estate and Construction / Doctoral / Doctor of Philosophy

Chan Shu Ling, Sally. / "Architecture Department, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Master of Architecture Programme 2002-2003, design report." / Chapter 01 --- urban path is... / Chapter 02 --- shopping is... / studied issue / Chapter 03 --- urban development / Chapter 04 --- shopping mall in building level / Chapter 05 --- public space and street quality / Chapter 06 --- sense of place and community / Chapter 07 --- site / Chapter 08 --- program / design / Chapter 09 --- urban strategy / Chapter 10 --- path design / Chapter 11 --- segmented building block / Chapter 12 --- framed public space / Chapter 13 --- buffer layer between path and builiding / Chapter 14 --- models