Abstract
This research note provides an overview of consumer well-being research in Malaysia, and highlights a major research study
on consumer well-being by Masud et al. (2010). Masud et al.’s data indicate that Malaysian consumers enjoyed their rights as consumers, held some level of acceptable
consumer values, possessed reasonable levels of knowledge, and practiced good consumer principles. Nevertheless, some consumers
indicated a low level of overall well-being. The data also revealed the need for strong support from government and market
sectors to enhance the well-being of consumers in Malaysia. More studies on consumer well-being in Malaysia are suggested
and universities and research institutes are urged to intensify their efforts to convince policy makers and grant providers
to appropriate funds for research on consumer well-being in Malaysia.
on consumer well-being by Masud et al. (2010). Masud et al.’s data indicate that Malaysian consumers enjoyed their rights as consumers, held some level of acceptable
consumer values, possessed reasonable levels of knowledge, and practiced good consumer principles. Nevertheless, some consumers
indicated a low level of overall well-being. The data also revealed the need for strong support from government and market
sectors to enhance the well-being of consumers in Malaysia. More studies on consumer well-being in Malaysia are suggested
and universities and research institutes are urged to intensify their efforts to convince policy makers and grant providers
to appropriate funds for research on consumer well-being in Malaysia.
- Content Type Journal Article
- Category Research Note
- Pages 1-4
- DOI 10.1007/s10834-012-9313-4
- Authors
- Laily Paim, Department of Resource Management & Consumer Studies, Faculty of Human Ecology, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
- Jariah Masud, Institute Gerontology, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
- Sharifah Azizah Haron, Department of Resource Management & Consumer Studies, Faculty of Human Ecology, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
- Journal Journal of Family and Economic Issues
- Online ISSN 1573-3475
- Print ISSN 1058-0476