psychographics

[ˌsaɪ.koʊˈɡræf.ɪks]
nounpl: N/A (typically used as singular or uncountable)
psicografia
1. The study and classification of people based on their psychological attributes, values, interests, attitudes, and lifestyle characteristics rather than just demographics
The marketing team used psychographics to understand their target audience's values and motivations.
A equipe de marketing usou psicografia para entender os valores e motivações do público-alvo.
2. In market research, the analysis of consumer behavior patterns, preferences, and personality traits to create detailed buyer personas
Psychographics revealed that the brand's customers valued sustainability and ethical practices.
A psicografia revelou que os clientes da marca valorizavam sustentabilidade e práticas éticas.
Psychographics is a relatively technical marketing and business term that has become increasingly important in digital marketing and advertising strategies in both the USA and Brazil. In the US, it's widely used by marketing professionals, while in Brazil it's gaining prominence as companies adopt more sophisticated consumer targeting methods. The term reflects a shift from traditional demographic-based marketing to more nuanced, psychology-based consumer understanding, particularly relevant in the age of data analytics and personalized marketing.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
lifestyle analysispsychological profilingattitudinal segmentationbehavioral analysis
Antonyms / Antônimos
demographicsgeographic segmentation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
psicografia
Primary translation, used in marketing and consumer research contexts
São Paulo
psicografia de consumidor
More specific variant emphasizing consumer focus in business hubs
Portugal
psicografia
Same term used, though less common in Portuguese marketing vocabulary than in English
Academic
análise psicográfica
Used in academic and research settings

Related Words

demographicsconsumer behaviormarket segmentationpersonality traitsvalues and attitudeslifestyle marketing

Related Idioms & Phrases

understanding the psychographics of a market
psychographic segmentation of consumers
psychographic profiling
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