"…technological features that enable users to serve as sources of information can influence persuasion not only by increasing users' agency, identity, and self-determination, but also by ensuring that the content is more relevant and involving." —Sundar et al. (2012, p. 393) Analysis For this analysis, I explored and interacted with McDonald’s HappyMeal.com website, an advergame …
The Elaboration Likelihood Model in Consumer Behavior: Central vs. Peripheral Processing
Introduction: Why Understanding ELM Matters in Consumer Behavior Every day, consumers make countless purchasing decisions, often without realizing the underlying cognitive processes influencing them. The Elaboration Likelihood Model (ELM), developed by Petty and Cacioppo (1986a, 1986b), explains how people process persuasive messages through two distinct routes: ✔ Central Route Processing – When individuals engage in …
