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Consumer Impulsiveness Scale

CISChronic individual values toward impulsiveness, capturing preference for immediate hedonic rewards over larger delayed rewards. Operationalised as two dimensions: prudence (self-regulated, planful, rational decision making) and hedonism (spontaneous, emotionally driven, pleasure-seeking). High prudence and low hedonism characterise controlled consumers; low prudence and high hedonism characterise impulsive consumers.
12 items 1996 α 0.82 Free Puri, R.

What it measures

Uses personality adjective descriptors rather than behavioural statements — a distinct approach that reduces overlap with specific shopping behaviours. Prudence and hedonic subscales are theoretically independent. Validated across MBA student, adult, and cross-cultural (Indian) samples. Convergent validity with future orientation and willpower (r=0.50 for all 12 items). Low discriminant correlations with Market Mavenism, social desirability, and locus of control (all r<0.16, ns).

Representative items

Citation

Puri, R. (1996). Measuring and modifying consumer impulsiveness: A cost-benefit accessibility framework. Journal of Consumer Psychology, 5(2), 87–113.

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