Comparative analysis of the perception of neuromarketing tools by consumers in Russia and China

Abstract

Aim. The presented study aims to gauge the reactions of Russian and Chinese consumers to the use of neuromaketing tools. In the course of the study, several hypotheses are tested using statistical analysis.Tasks. The authors assess the awareness of the respondents in the field of interest and their attitude as consumers (individuals) to neuromarketing and the use of neurotechnology in Russia and China. Methods. The hypotheses are tested in practice using a questionnaire survey of the respondents (by means of a handout questionnaire or an online questionnaire). The assessment of the attitude to the use of neuromarketing tools by the citizens of the Russian Federation and China is examined. The respondents are asked questions with one answer, multiple answers, and Likert scale questions. Data are processed in IBM SPSS Statistics 24 using such statistical methods as frequency analysis, contrast of means, etc.Results. The opinion of Russian and Chinese consumers on the use of neurotechnology for commercial purposes is comprehensively assessed. The study analyzes the issues of the awareness of Russian and Chinese citizens about neurotechnology, their own consumer behavior, and their attitude to the use of neurotechnology. Consumer opinion is examined to determine the risk of public discontent and prejudice against the implementation of neurotechnology.Conclusions. Both Russia and China are facing potential threats to the development of neurotechnology from public opinion. The risk of a statutory ban on neurotechnology due to public discontent and low perception of the ethical aspect of this tool by consumers in Russia and China is vastly overstated by contemporary researchers and media. Consumers are actually rather tolerant of the examined tool and show no signs of discontent or fear. The long-term relevance of the obtained data isobvious.