Psychographic Sourcebook - GfK MRI
Psychographic Sourcebook - GfK MRI
Psychographic Sourcebook - GfK MRI
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PART 1: Survey of the American Consumer<br />
VI. <strong>Psychographic</strong> Segmentation Analyses<br />
D. Technology Segmentation<br />
This segmentation considers the responses to various technology-related questions—both behavioral and attitudinal—to develop profiles for<br />
six groups of consumers:<br />
• Tech-Splorers are eager to try new technologies and use them more frequently than the other segments. Knowledgeable and confident<br />
enough to give advice to others, Tech-Splorers are more likely to have read or looked into technology, computer and science magazines.<br />
• Tech-Thusiasts own and use advanced technology products, and are highly interested in the theoretical aspects of technology.<br />
They want to know how things work, enjoy reading about new products and are willing to pay for top quality electronics.<br />
• Techno-Gamers* embrace technology for entertainment purposes and are big fans of electronic, computer and video games—<br />
online, they are more likely to chat, participate in dating services, play games and access gambling sites.<br />
• Tech-Sploiters have a more pragmatic orientation toward technology—they value new tech products most for their utility.<br />
Tech-Sploiters are generally satisfied with the technologies they use and are unlikely to be interested in knowing much more about them.<br />
• Techno-Laggards* are not interested in advanced technology or applications. They do not find computers intimidating and use the<br />
Internet on a limited basis for checking e-mails, searching for specific information or shopping.<br />
• Techno-Phobes have little or no interest in purchasing advanced technology products or services. They do not participate in the<br />
technology purchasing or decision-making process and are suspicious of computers and the Internet and technology in general.<br />
* New in Wave 57<br />
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