Table A1.

Constructs and indicators

ConstructCodeIndicatorAuthors
Emotional marketingEM1I feel an emotional connection with certain consumption experiencesAdapted from Thomson, MacInnis and Park (2005) 
EM2Some brands or products make me feel a special connection
EM3At times, I feel emotionally involved with what I purchase
EM4Sometimes, I feel genuine passion for what I consume
EM5Certain products or experiences create a strong emotional attachment in me
EM6Consuming certain products makes me feel happy
EM7I feel emotional enjoyment when buying things I like
EM8Buying things that matter to me makes me feel secure
EM9I feel more confident when consuming products that emotionally move me
Consumer happinessCH1I feel satisfied with the purchasing decisions I makeAdapted from Cuesta-Valiño et al. (2023) 
CH2Shopping is a gratifying experience for me
CH3I feel that my purchases contribute to my overall happiness
CH4I believe what I buy enhances my quality of life
CH5I enjoy shopping for things I like
CH6I get excited when making certain purchases
CH7Shopping sometimes helps me relieve stress
CH8Buying what I desire helps me forget about my worries for a while
CH9Some shopping experiences completely absorb my attention
CH10When I’m shopping, time often flies
CH11Treating myself to certain purchases makes my effort feel worthwhile
CH12Buying things I value makes me feel fortunate
CH13Sometimes I feel that my purchases can also benefit others
CH14Being able to buy what I desire motivates me to keep striving
Brand self-connectionBSC1I feel closer to brands that resemble meAdapted from Escalas and Bettman (2003) 
BSC2I identify with brands that share my way of thinking or my values
BSC3When a brand represents me, I feel more comfortable buying it
BSC4I like when a brand reflects who I am or how I feel
BSC5I prefer brands that help me express my style or personality
BSC6Sometimes I feel certain brands understand me better than others
BSC7I connect more easily with brands that fit my personality
BSC8It is easier to trust brands that align with my way of seeing life
BSC9I am attracted to brands that make me feel “this is so me”
Work environmentPI1I believe that being guided by my emotions when buying is positiveAdapted from Ajzen (1991) 
PI2I enjoy a purchase more when there is an emotional connection with the product or experience
PI3I think making purchases that make me feel good is a good decision
PI4Buying things that generate positive emotions is valuable to me
Source(s): Own elaboration

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