Research Article

Consumer perception of cooperative brands in sunflower oil consumption within the framework of the Aaker Brand Equity Model

Volume: 32 Number: 1 June 26, 2026
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Consumer perception of cooperative brands in sunflower oil consumption within the framework of the Aaker Brand Equity Model

Abstract

Purpose: Sunflower oil is one of the staple food products widely consumed in Türkiye. This study aims to explore consumers’ perceptions of the Trakyabirlik brand within the framework of Aaker’s Brand Equity Model in the province of Çanakkale.

Design/Methodology/ Approach: The study was conducted with 383 consumers living in Çanakkale using a survey method. The relationships between brand awareness, perceived quality, and brand loyalty were analyzed with correlation analysis, while the impact of advertising was evaluated through logistic regression analysis.

Findings: The results of Spearman correlation analysis are as follows: A positive and strong relationship between brand awareness and brand associations (ρ = 0.821, p < .01); a positive and moderate relationship between brand awareness and brand loyalty (ρ = 0.446, p < .01); a positive and moderate relationship between brand awareness and perceived quality (ρ = 0.413, p < .01); a positive and moderate relationship between brand associations and brand loyalty (ρ = 0.471, p < .01); a positive and moderate relationship between brand associations and perceived quality (ρ = 0.443, p < .01); and a positive and moderate relationship between brand loyalty and perceived quality (ρ = 0.524, p < .01). Logistic regression analysis indicated that individuals who had seen Trakyabirlik advertisements were 3.151 times more likely to use the brand in the future compared to those who had not.

Practical Implications: The findings suggest that advertising activities have a substantial impact on brand preference. Improving advertising and promotional strategies could be an effective way for Trakyabirlik to boost brand loyalty.

Originality/Value: This study is one of the few that examines consumer perceptions of cooperative brands within the framework of Aaker’s Brand Equity Model. It contributes to the literature by highlighting the decisive role of advertising in brand preference.

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Ethical Statement

The survey conducted within the scope of the research was found ethically appropriate by the Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University Scientific Research and Publication Ethics Board at its meeting dated 07/12/2023 and numbered 15/11.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Marketing in Agricultural Management

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

June 18, 2026

Publication Date

June 26, 2026

Submission Date

August 12, 2025

Acceptance Date

January 5, 2026

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 32 Number: 1

APA
Yildirim, M., & Everest, B. (2026). Consumer perception of cooperative brands in sunflower oil consumption within the framework of the Aaker Brand Equity Model. Tarım Ekonomisi Dergisi, 32(1), 15-25. https://doi.org/10.24181/tarekoder.1762932
AMA
1.Yildirim M, Everest B. Consumer perception of cooperative brands in sunflower oil consumption within the framework of the Aaker Brand Equity Model. TJAE. 2026;32(1):15-25. doi:10.24181/tarekoder.1762932
Chicago
Yildirim, Mustafa, and Bengü Everest. 2026. “Consumer Perception of Cooperative Brands in Sunflower Oil Consumption Within the Framework of the Aaker Brand Equity Model”. Tarım Ekonomisi Dergisi 32 (1): 15-25. https://doi.org/10.24181/tarekoder.1762932.
EndNote
Yildirim M, Everest B (June 1, 2026) Consumer perception of cooperative brands in sunflower oil consumption within the framework of the Aaker Brand Equity Model. Tarım Ekonomisi Dergisi 32 1 15–25.
IEEE
[1]M. Yildirim and B. Everest, “Consumer perception of cooperative brands in sunflower oil consumption within the framework of the Aaker Brand Equity Model”, TJAE, vol. 32, no. 1, pp. 15–25, June 2026, doi: 10.24181/tarekoder.1762932.
ISNAD
Yildirim, Mustafa - Everest, Bengü. “Consumer Perception of Cooperative Brands in Sunflower Oil Consumption Within the Framework of the Aaker Brand Equity Model”. Tarım Ekonomisi Dergisi 32/1 (June 1, 2026): 15-25. https://doi.org/10.24181/tarekoder.1762932.
JAMA
1.Yildirim M, Everest B. Consumer perception of cooperative brands in sunflower oil consumption within the framework of the Aaker Brand Equity Model. TJAE. 2026;32:15–25.
MLA
Yildirim, Mustafa, and Bengü Everest. “Consumer Perception of Cooperative Brands in Sunflower Oil Consumption Within the Framework of the Aaker Brand Equity Model”. Tarım Ekonomisi Dergisi, vol. 32, no. 1, June 2026, pp. 15-25, doi:10.24181/tarekoder.1762932.
Vancouver
1.Mustafa Yildirim, Bengü Everest. Consumer perception of cooperative brands in sunflower oil consumption within the framework of the Aaker Brand Equity Model. TJAE. 2026 Jun. 1;32(1):15-2. doi:10.24181/tarekoder.1762932