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Cognitive and psychological constructs research

Cognitive and psychological constructs research is a research topic within Social Psychology. Science Explorer counts 6.2k research works in it since 1950. 10.3% of them reached the world's top 10% most cited for their field and year.

This cluster of papers revolves around the application of laddering theory, means-end chain analysis, and personal construct psychology in understanding consumer cognition, decision-making processes, and value hierarchies. It explores qualitative research methods to uncover cognitive conflicts, psychological constructs, and the influence of personal values on consumer behavior in various domains such as food product design, brand choice, and online interactions. The cluster also delves into the use of laddering techniques in marketing research, psychotherapy, and understanding cognitive structures in different contexts.

  • Laddering Theory
  • Means-End Chain
  • Personal Construct Psychology
  • Consumer Cognition
  • Value Hierarchy
  • Qualitative Research
  • Cognitive Conflicts
  • Consumer Behavior
  • Psychological Constructs
  • Information Systems
Research works
6.2k
fractional, since 1950
In the world top 10%
641
per year above
Top-10% rate
10.3%
share of its works in the world top 10%
Growth, 2018-21 → 2022-25
+1%
the tick is no change
Largest producer
United States
28% of the 10 largest, 2022-now
Cognitive and psychological constructs research
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