Dr. Brigitta Unger-Plasek - MATE Research
Overview
Dr. Brigitta Unger-Plasek's work centers around understanding consumer behavior, focusing on modeling their preferences, attitudes, and choices. She is particularly passionate about exploring the area of sustainability and ethical consumption within these behaviors. Besides exploring the health perception of different products, nowadays her research interests primarily lie in delving into the intricate dynamics that steer consumers towards more responsible and sustainable choices. By employing various models and analytical tools, she aims to unravel the complexities of decision-making processes, shedding light on what motivates individuals to opt for environmentally conscious and ethical products. Ultimately, her goal is to contribute to the advancement of strategies that encourage and support more sustainable consumer behaviors in today's market landscape.
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Publications
Health perception
The credibility of the effects of functional food products and consumers’ willingness to purchase/willingness to pay– review
Factors that influence the perceived healthiness of food—Review
Consumer behavior
Sustainability and ethical consumption related topics
Environmental, Health or Social Impacts? Investigating Ethical Food Consumption Behavior in the Case of Palm Oil-Free Foods
Perceived consequences: General or specific? the case of palm oil-free products