Etnocentryzm konsumencki a kultywowanie polskości w reklamie
Consumer Ethnocentrism and Cultivation of Polish Traits in Advertising

Summary/Abstract: Aim of the article: In his article, the author presents the problems of the use in advertising of the arguments referring to the Polish traits as a factor influencing consumers’ decisions. The use of such a concept of building an advertising message is meeting Polish consumers’ expectations connected with the being shaped ethnocentric attitude. An aim of the article is to present an exploration of the Polish consumers’ attitude towards advertising activity focusing the thread of Polish traits. Type of the used research methodology: The presented considerations are based on the presentation of findings of the author’s research on advertising perception carried out by the method of face-to-face interviews among Polish consumers. Main research findings: The presented results show a relatively high level of efficacy of the use in advertising of the argument of Polish traits – most respondents declare paying attention to such solutions and readiness to buy the products being advertised this way. Practical implications: Learning the opportunities and opinions of recipients on the use in advertising messages of the arguments referring to Polish traits allows advertisers implementing in their advertising activities such solutions which may contribute to growth of efficacy of the advertising communication. Social implications: From the social point of view reaching for the motives of Polish traits may contribute to growth of acceptance of advertising activities and growth of confidence in advertising as the factor shaping consumers’ choices.

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