Skłonność polskich konsumentów do angażowania się w konsumowanie bez posiadania (non-ownership consumption) – próba oceny
Polish Consumers’ Propensity to Engage in Non-ownership consumption – Attempt of Assessment

Summary/Abstract: The purpose of this article is to present the essence of non-ownership consumption (NOC) and its determinants as well as to present introductory data characterising Polish consumers' propensity to engage in the selected NOC practices. The basis of the article represent, on the one hand, results of the literature review and, on the other hand, results of the qualitative study (in-depth interviews) conducted on a sample of 15 people. According to the research, Polish consumers seem not to be eager to use NOC to meet their needs and even less willing to offer things they own to rent. This suggests that NOC based on peer-to-peer renting still represents rather a marginal phenomenon in Poland. These observations, however, have important limitations due to the qualitative nature of the study. From the business perspective, understanding of the NOC factors determines and facilitates adapting company’s market strategy to the new model of needs satisfaction. Businesses can treat this phenomenon as an opportunity, especially if they recognise it early enough. Dissemination of NOC has many social implications as well because it facilitates a better use of resources, reduces unnecessary production and waste.

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