Internship in The European older adults’ consumer behaviour of innovative technological product and services in term of silver economy

University of Gdańsk
3 to 6 months
35 hours a week
B2

The research aims to understand the attitudes and purchasing behavior of consumers aged 60+ towards innovative technological products and services. The choice of the topic results from the need to recognize consumer behavior in the senior segment, with particular emphasis on the use of new technologies. So far, the world literature is dominated by studies presenting results from Anglo-Saxon countries, Japan, and Western Europe. Among the research achievements to date, there is a lack of in-depth studies of the above-mentioned phenomena in post-transformation countries that share similar norms and cultural values in other regions of Europe (e.g. Slavic nations).

Tasks and duties entrusted to the student:

The internship aims to be a member of the research team involved in the consumer behavior of older adults. The student’s role will be to carry out research among older people including literature studies, pilot research, data analysis, and providing research recommendations.

Skills to be acquired or developed:

o Understanding the consumer behavior issues
o Ability to conduct and facilitate quantitative and qualitative research;
o Planning, assessment and analytical skills;
o Communication skills and a team player with good inter-personal skills;
o Support the principal investigator;

Compensation:

Erasmus + grant available depending on eligibility criteria of your home university

Sylwia Badowska (sylwia.badowska@ug.edu.pl) Monika Grottel (monika.grottel@ug.edu.pl)