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Sophia University / SPSF

SUGITANI, Yoko
SUGITANI, Yoko
  • Field
    Consumer Psychology, Marketing, Branding
  • Professor

    B.A. (Commerce), Keio University

    M.A. (Social Sciences), Hitotsubashi University

    Ph.D. (Social Sciences),Hitotsubashi University

  • Contact

    yoko.s[at]sophia.ac.jp

  • Message to Prospective Students

    We provide an environment where you can learn, grow, and discover your potential. You will be encouraged to think critically, challenge yourself, and engage with diverse perspectives. We look forward to welcoming motivated students who are eager to make a positive impact on society.

  • Research Interests and Teaching Areas

    Social Psychology, Consumer Psychology, Consumer Behavior, Brand Management

  • Selected Works

    ・ Sugitani, Y., Togawa, T., & Motoki, K. (2025). Socially Excluded Employees Prefer Algorithmic Evaluation to Human Assessment: The Moderating Role of an Interdependent Culture. Computers in Human Behavior: Artificial Humans, 100152. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chbah.2025.100152

    ・Sugitani, Y., & Togawa, T. (2025). What We Pursue by Purchasing Brands: An Abstract Mindset Leads Consumers to Value Self-Brand Connection in Purchase Decisions. Quarterly Journal of Marketing, 45(2), 86-94. https://doi.org/10.7222/marketing.2025.018

    ・Togawa, T., & Sugitani, Y. (2022). Looks Far Beyond My Reach: The Zoom Effect in Product Videos Influences Luxury Perception and Purchase Intention. Journal of Consumer Psychology, 32(4), 687-698. https://doi.org/10.1002/jcpy.1268