A Market Segmentation Approach for Higher Education Based on Rational and Emotional Factors
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| Title: | A Market Segmentation Approach for Higher Education Based on Rational and Emotional Factors |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Angulo, Fernando, Pergelova, Albena, Rialp, Josep |
| Source: | Journal of Marketing for Higher Education. Jan 2010 20(1):1-17. |
| Availability: | Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 325 Chestnut Street Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Fax: 215-625-2940; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 17 |
| Publication Date: | 2010 |
| Intended Audience: | Administrators |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | High Schools Higher Education |
| Descriptors: | Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Marketing, Subcultures, Student Recruitment, High School Students, College Choice, Decision Making, Focus Groups, Values, Logical Thinking, Emotional Response |
| Geographic Terms: | Peru |
| DOI: | 10.1080/08841241003788029 |
| ISSN: | 0884-1241 |
| Abstract: | Market segmentation is an important topic for higher education administrators and researchers. For segmenting the higher education market, we have to understand what factors are important for high school students in selecting a university. Extant literature has probed the importance of rational factors such as teaching staff, campus facilities, and quality of education. Less attention has been devoted to the relevance of emotional factors such as personal values. The aim of this paper is to suggest a segmentation approach based on integrating rational and emotional factors that prospective students value when selecting a university. We gather information from 21 focus groups and develop a survey applied to a sample of high school students. We find six segments characterized by distinct rational and emotional underlying factors that lead to a particular composition for each segment. The factors discussed in this research can be used as a guide for higher education managers to develop segmentation and communication plans. (Contains 5 tables, 1 figure, and 1 note.) |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Number of References: | 54 |
| Entry Date: | 2010 |
| Accession Number: | EJ892295 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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| Abstract: | Market segmentation is an important topic for higher education administrators and researchers. For segmenting the higher education market, we have to understand what factors are important for high school students in selecting a university. Extant literature has probed the importance of rational factors such as teaching staff, campus facilities, and quality of education. Less attention has been devoted to the relevance of emotional factors such as personal values. The aim of this paper is to suggest a segmentation approach based on integrating rational and emotional factors that prospective students value when selecting a university. We gather information from 21 focus groups and develop a survey applied to a sample of high school students. We find six segments characterized by distinct rational and emotional underlying factors that lead to a particular composition for each segment. The factors discussed in this research can be used as a guide for higher education managers to develop segmentation and communication plans. (Contains 5 tables, 1 figure, and 1 note.) |
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| ISSN: | 0884-1241 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/08841241003788029 |
