Starbucks fans are steamed: The psychology behind why changes to a rewards program are stirring up anger, even though many will get grande benefits

Starbucks, the coffee chain giant, is modifying its rewards program, and the news is full of stories of outraged consumers.

Want to learn about “loss aversion”🧠check out this article from the conversation https://theconversation.com/starbucks-fans-are-steamed-the-psychology-behind-why-changes-to-a-rewards-program-are-stirring-up-anger-even-though-many-will-get-grande-benefits-198361

Loss aversion means people perceive something they lose as a bigger deal than something equivalent they gain. 

Published by Gary D. Agnew

Consultative-minded financial professional with training in clinical psychology. Applying behavioral economics and neuromarketing to human commerce. Professional recognized for work in choice architecture and group retirement planning.

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