Uygur,E.M.2024-10-152024-10-15201701300-9583https://doi.org/10.21773/boun.31.1.5https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12469/6492The regulatory focus theory is the mark of a paradigm shift away from a unidimensional hedonism towards a multiplicity of regulatory foci. It possesses great explanatory power; however a lot remains unresolved despite a promising body of empirical work. This paper highlights various considerations concerning the conceptual and comparative qualities of the regulatory focus theory. The discussion moves into the intersection of regulatory focus and consumer behavior literature, briefly summarizing the findings and followed by a number of propositions to be tested for future research.eninfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessArea assessmentConsumer psychologyMotivational psychologyRegulatory fitRegulatory focusArticle13110.21773/boun.31.1.52-s2.0-85027162357N/AQ4