Hedonic and transcendent conceptions of value
By: Joel M. Podolny, Marya Hill-Popper
Contributors: Hill-Popper, Marya; Harvard Business School. Division of Research
Series: Working paper / Division of Research, Harvard Business School -- 03-208; Working paper (Harvard Business School. Division of Research) -- 03-208
Publisher: Division of Research, Harvard Business School
Published: 2003
Place of publication: Boston]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 36
Description: In this paper we introduce a conceptual distinction between a hedonic and transcendent conception of value. We posit three linguistic earmarks by which one can distinguish these conceptions of value. We seek validation for the conceptual distinctions by examining the language contained in reviews of cars and reviews of paintings. In undertaking the empirical examination, we draw on the work of M.A.K. Halliday to identify clauses as fundamental units of meaning and to specify process types that can be mapped onto theoretical distinction between the two conceptions of value. Extensions of this research are discussed.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.