Efeito dos níveis de preço de uma nova marca de produto sobre a imagem de preço

Abstract

The image of price is formed by representations, impressions, beliefs and networks of meanings that are stored in the memory of individuals in a subjective, emotional context and in holistic way that are related to factors present in prices. However, studies on price image measure the cognitive dimension of its perception, where the price assumes a connotation beyond monetary value. Your image plays a role of process, of developing complex and holistic perceptions experienced by consumers. Thus, this research aims to analyze the effect of different levels of price of a brand new product on the image dimensions of price and purchase intent. To test the hypotheses, we used the experimental technique with 326 valid samples. This research also investigates the mediating effect between price levels and purchase intent, using variables such as the perceived value, perceived fairness and perceived quality, where linear regressions were performed. The results from the experiment shave shown that the dimensions perceived value, perceived justice and positive emotions are influenced by low price levels. However, negative emotions are more strongly expressed in high levels of price and in relation to the symbolic aspects of its image there is no influence of price levels. Regarding the perceived quality, there was only one significant impact on the high price levels, so the hypothesis was partially confirmed as there was a significant difference between the two extremes of price levels. Findings related to the mediating effect show that perceived value and perceived justice fully mediate the relationship between price levels and purchase intent for a brand new product, however, the mediator variable perceived quality does not mediate the relationship between price levels and purchase intent. Based on this, this research extends the understanding of image construction price and the effect of price levels of a brand new product on the price image. Thus, this study can serve as a tool for researchers, marketing strategists and organizations can better understand how it can be configured to image the price to consumers, acting as support in the decision making of organizations, especially regarding the management of pricing strategies.