A five-item semantic differential scale measuring the hedonic component of consumer attitude toward a product or brand — the experiential, pleasure-oriented dimension arising from anticipated or actual sensory and emotional gratification. Items assess whether a product or brand is experienced as fun, exciting, delightful, thrilling, and enjoyable. The scale was developed to provide a psychometrically sound separation of the hedonic and utilitarian bases of attitude, enabling researchers to examine each dimension independently or together.
7-point semantic differential
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Multiple reliability estimates across several studies: α = .95 (brand names and generic products, Studies 1 and 2 — Voss, Spangenberg & Grohmann 2003). Internal consistencies somewhat lower in studies using product categories or specific stimulus types. VALIDITY: LISREL-based CFA confirmed a two-factor model separating hedonic and utilitarian attitude dimensions with evidence of discriminant and convergent validity across multiple studies. NOTE: This scale must be used alongside the companion Utilitarian Attitude scale (ATPU) to preserve the theoretical two-factor structure. Using the hedonic scale in isolation is appropriate when the hedonic dimension is the sole focus, but the two scales were co-validated and perform best as a pair.
Voss, Kevin E., Eric R. Spangenberg, and Bianca Grohmann (2003). Measuring the hedonic and utilitarian dimensions of consumer attitude. Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science, 31(3), 310–320.
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