Journal of Social Research
Vol. 4 No. 10 (2025): Journal of Social Research

Navigating Cultural Nuances In Quantitative Consumer Research: Methodological Adaptations For Studying Millennials In Sabah, Malaysia

Carrey Oliver (Lincoln University College, Malaysia)
Rozaini Binti Rosli Lincoln (University College, Malaysia)



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Publish Date
18 Sep 2025

Abstract

This paper presents the methodological adaptations for conducting quantitative consumer research in culturally nuanced contexts, using a study of millennial purchase intention in Sabah, Malaysia, as a case study. The application of standard quantitative methods in non-Western, collectivist, and digitally diverse settings presents unique challenges (Jack- son and Wang, 2013; Muk et al., 2014; Zimu, 2023). This article details specific adap- tations in research philosophy, sampling, data collection, and bias mitigation to address these issues. The key contribution is a practical framework for maintaining methodolog- ical rigour while accounting for cultural and economic variations. The study specifically adapted established measurement scales to include geographical and demographic refer- ences to Sabah and millennials, utilized diverse recruitment channels to mitigate sampling bias, and implemented procedural and statistical safeguards to address potential common method bias in a collectivist setting.

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ijsr

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Humanities Computer Science & IT Economics, Econometrics & Finance Education Social Sciences

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The Journal of Social Research is a double blind peer-reviewed academic journal and open access to social and scientific fields. The journal is published monthly by International Journal Labs. The Journal of Social Research provides a means for sustained discussion of relevant issues that fall ...