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Dr. Robert Harrison is an Associate Professor of Marketing at Western Michigan University's Haworth College of Business. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and an MBA and B.A. from Western Michigan University. His research focuses on consumer culture theory, family decision-making, transformative consumer research, and organizational rituals. He has published extensively in journals such as Journal of Advertising and Journal of Consumer Psychology, addressing topics like gender inequality in gaming subcultures, consumer socialization in single-father households, and marketing's role in cultural rituals. Harrison is a member of the Association of Consumer Research and the American Marketing Association. Before academia, he worked as a news reporter for the Kalamazoo Gazette.
His teaching interests include principles of marketing and consumer behavior. His research often intersects with DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) issues, exploring how marketing influences gender norms and multiracial identity development. Despite his prolific output, no notable scientific awards are mentioned in the provided texts. Harrison is actively involved in the academic community, presenting at national conferences and influencing marketing pedagogy through mixed-methods research.
Harrison's work bridges theoretical frameworks like intersectionality with practical marketing strategies. His studies on single-father households and consumer socialization provide empirical insights into family dynamics and market interventions. While no specific labs or teams are explicitly mentioned, his research collaborates with interdisciplinary scholars in sociology and business ethics. His career trajectory reflects a commitment to understanding how cultural and social structures shape consumer behavior.
