Efforts to identify and understand gender differences have a long history that has sparked
lively debate and generated much public interest. Although understanding gender …

This paper provides a systematic review of the current state of luxury research by map**
the research landscape to identify key research clusters, publications, and journals that have …

Disputes between those holding differing political views are ubiquitous and deep-seated,
and they often follow common, recognizable lines. The supporters of tradition and stability …

Defining “luxury” as expensive and exclusive products and brands that are differentiated
from other offers based on their exquisite design and craftmanship, sensory appeal, and …

In this article we argue that self-deception evolved to facilitate interpersonal deception by
allowing people to avoid the cues to conscious deception that might reveal deceptive intent …

Past research shows that luxury products can function to boost self-esteem, express identity,
and signal status. We propose that luxury products also have important signaling functions …

Language is an essential part of what makes us human. Where did it come from? How did it
develop into the complex system we know today? And what can an evolutionary perspective …

Can we better understand modern consumer behavior by examining its links to our ancestral
past? We consider the underlying motives for consumption and choice from an evolutionary …

Americans may be more narcissistic now than ever, but narcissism is not evenly distributed
across social strata. Five studies demonstrated that higher social class is associated with …

Abstract Ever since Veblen and Simmel, luxury has been synonymous with conspicuous
consumption. In this conceptual paper we demonstrate the rise of inconspicuous …