Psychographic Sourcebook - GfK MRI
Psychographic Sourcebook - GfK MRI
Psychographic Sourcebook - GfK MRI
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PART 2: Teenmark<br />
II. <strong>Psychographic</strong> Segmentation Analyses: Teenmark<br />
B. Internet/Online Technologies Attitudes Segments<br />
The Internet/Online Technologies segmentation categorizes teens according to what they are doing online, their reasons for being connected,<br />
and the depth of their involvement with the Internet.<br />
The names for these segments have been derived from Internet-chat slang commonly used by teens.<br />
• AOTA—All of the Above<br />
For AOTA’s, the Internet is virtually their entire world, and without it they feel disconnected from the world. Many of their interactions<br />
with the world occur online: the Internet allows them to shop and buy, chat and communicate, study and learn, almost simultaneously.<br />
To complete the circle, the Internet is also one of their main sources of entertainment, and something they are likely to use to fill<br />
in free time.<br />
• AFK—Away From the Keyboard<br />
These teens have absolutely no use, practical or otherwise, for the Internet. They are totally immune to the charms of the web, and<br />
indifferent to its interactive, transactional and connective capabilities. They don’t even consider the Internet to be a good source for<br />
information or entertainment.<br />
• CUOL—See You Online<br />
Members of this segment value the Internet most for its connectivity. They use it to communicate with friends and family, to link with<br />
educational and information resources, or just for fun. While the Internet plays a central role in their daily lives, they show little<br />
enthusiasm about using it as a shopping tool or guide.<br />
• FITB—Fill In The Blanks<br />
FITB-ers most value the Internet for its practicality. They go online for a long list of reasons – to shop, to buy, to research, to<br />
communicate with family– but they don’t use it for entertainment or to otherwise while away their free time. The Internet enhances<br />
their connectedness to the world, but doesn’t dominate it.<br />
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