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An Examination of Regifting
Journal of Consumer Behaviour
  • Esther Swilley, Kansas State University
  • Kelly O. Cowart, Grand Valley State University
  • Leisa R. Flynn, The University of Southern Mississippi
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2014
Keywords
  • regift,
  • gift giving,
  • social exchange theory,
  • gifts,
  • regifting
Disciplines
Abstract

This study develops an operational definition of the phenomenon of regifting. Gifting refers to the act of giving something to someone else without an expectation of compensation. Regifting is similar to gifting in that there is no expectation of compensation, but the gift itself differs in that it is one previously given to the giver. This study uses previous literature on established gift-giving themes to explore regifting's meaning, importance, and implications to consumer research. In-depth interviews and focus groups aid in the discovery of themes within regifting and regifting motivations, as well as those within relationships between the regifter and recipient. Copyright © 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
https://doi.org/10.1002/cb.1463
Citation / Publisher Attribution

Journal of Consumer Behaviour, v. 13, issue 4, p. 251-261

Citation Information
Esther Swilley, Kelly O. Cowart and Leisa R. Flynn. "An Examination of Regifting" Journal of Consumer Behaviour Vol. 13 Iss. 4 (2014) p. 251 - 261
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/kelly-cowart/4/