Exploring cognitive biases in hypothetical online purchases

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cognitive biases, consumer psychology, purchase decision, heuristics, consumer behavior

Abstract

The main objective of this study was to identify, explore, and describe the presence of eight cognitive biases in online purchasing decisions, with the aim of establishing whether a correlation exists between these biases and purchasing decisions. The sample consisted of 60 young adults from the Salesian University of Bahía Blanca. To collect the data, a survey was designed to assess the influence of cognitive biases on online purchasing decisions. The results indicated that 63.3% of the participants presented a high level of cognitive biases, while 36.7% showed a moderate level. No statistically significant differences were found between genders, although differences in distribution were observed. Limitations of the study include the homogeneity and limited size of the sample. This research suggests that cognitive biases may play a significant role in online purchasing decisions.

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Published

2025-12-22

How to Cite

Fernandez Bissi, M., & Menichelli, F. (2025). Exploring cognitive biases in hypothetical online purchases. Centro De Estudios De Administración, 9(2), 57–78. Retrieved from https://revistas.uns.edu.ar/cea/article/view/5255

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Artículos de interés docente y/o profesional