LIFE TIMES IN LATIN AMERICA. :
A new transcultural segmentation


by María Medio and Mónica Markwald
Presented at the 5th Latin American Marketing Research Conference , ESOMAR, Chile, 1999.


This paper describes a new segmentation methodology based on sociocultural variables which, combined with sociodemographic variables, tell of a new reality: vital stages that in the past respected a certain temporal sequence, nowadays appear to be less defined, often juxtaposed, in a different order and with the possibility of repetition in an individual's life.

Therefore, some classical segmentations have lost power in the intent of homogenising groups of people and in making predictable their social behaviours.

On the other hand , Life Times can contribute to decisions on strategies that, in the context of globalisation, require a clear identification of similarities and differences.


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INDEX

. Introduction

. Methodological approach
- Sociocultural methodology
- Life Times methodology
- Definition of the 10 groups

. Comparative analysis: Argentina, Brazil and Mexico
- Young & Carefree
- Hard working Singles
- Babies on Board
- Teen Time
- Monoparental Families

. Young & Carefree in Argentina and Spain: A comparative analysis
- Part 1
- Part 2

. Aplications of Lifes Times segmentation for marketing decisions: A comparison
among Argentina, Brazil and Mexico
- Part 1
- Part 2
- Part 3

. Conclusions

Published in "Marketing in Latin America in the 21st century", ESOMAR, 5th Latin American Marketing Research Conference, Santiago de Chile, 1999.




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