{"id":5764,"date":"2026-02-10T17:39:27","date_gmt":"2026-02-10T17:39:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/london\/?p=5764"},"modified":"2026-02-12T09:50:54","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T09:50:54","slug":"invented-heritage-brand-authenticity-and-the-dissertation-journey-lessons-from-an-award-winning-dissertation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/london\/alumni\/invented-heritage-brand-authenticity-and-the-dissertation-journey-lessons-from-an-award-winning-dissertation","title":{"rendered":"Invented Heritage, Brand Authenticity, and the Dissertation Journey: Lessons from an Award-Winning Dissertation\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Written by Younseok Song (<em>Runner-up for the Dean\u2019s Dissertation Prize<\/em>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"621\" height=\"901\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/london\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/02\/Picture9.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5765\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.6892511858168529;width:299px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/london\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/02\/Picture9.png 621w, https:\/\/blog.lboro.ac.uk\/london\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2026\/02\/Picture9-207x300.png 207w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 621px) 100vw, 621px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Writing&nbsp;my dissertation was the highlight of my&nbsp;Master\u2019s&nbsp;degree. It was a precious time of intense intellectual growth, demanding active critical thinking and rigorous research. While I was personally satisfied with the outcome, I was thrilled and honoured to see my work recognised as the Runner-up for the Dean\u2019s Dissertation Prize.&nbsp;In this blog post, I would like to&nbsp;reflect on&nbsp;the two biggest challenges I faced during my research and how I overcame them. I hope this post will be helpful to those starting their research or anyone finding the dissertation process daunting.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">My Research: Invented Heritage and Brand Authenticity&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>My research explored the question: How do&nbsp;different types&nbsp;of invented heritage used by luxury perfume brands impact Perceived Brand Authenticity (PBA)? In the first phase, I conducted a multiple-case study and categorised the types of invented heritage into four strategies: acquisition, inspiration, forgetting, and fantasising. In the second phase, I conducted interviews to assess the impact of each strategy on PBA.&nbsp;&nbsp;I discovered that while \u2018acquisition\u2019 and \u2018inspiration\u2019&nbsp;generally have&nbsp;a positive impact, \u2018forgetting\u2019 and \u2018fantasising\u2019 tend to have negative, yet mixed and nuanced effects.&nbsp;Ultimately, I&nbsp;concluded that consumers are not historical purists, but rather sophisticated interpreters of narrative who demand honesty.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Challenge 1: choosing the Topic Strategically&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The first hurdle was defining the topic. If you want to&nbsp;write&nbsp;a valuable dissertation, you must approach topic&nbsp;selection&nbsp;strategically. Instead of&nbsp;starting from scratch&nbsp;or picking an \u201ceasy\u201d topic, it is crucial to choose something you are genuinely curious about.&nbsp;Do not forget that a&nbsp;dissertation is a marathon, not a sprint\u2014often lasting around seven months\u2014so&nbsp;maintaining&nbsp;your passion is key.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A dissertation becomes truly valuable when it offers a novel discovery and contributes&nbsp;new findings. I started with the broad area of \u201cdeceptive branding,\u201d a subject I have been interested in for years. I invested&nbsp;significant time&nbsp;reading existing literature to&nbsp;identify&nbsp;gaps and pinpointing&nbsp;exactly what I wanted to explore. Eventually, I settle on a novel topic: the impact of invented heritage on perceived brand authenticity.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Challenge 2: Defining the Scope&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The second challenge was deciding the scope of my literature review. The more I read, the more I realised how many subjects were interconnected with my topic. When I struggled with trying to cover too many areas, my supervisor, Dr. Antonius&nbsp;van den Broek, helped me set the right direction by prioritising selective areas. He also emphasised feasibility.&nbsp;Do&nbsp;not forget&nbsp;the&nbsp;submission deadline and words limits. Following his advice, I narrowed my focus to the three subjects most relevant to my topic. This allowed me to gain a substantial understanding of those areas and transition smoothly to the next stage of research.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You Are Not Alone&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is normal to feel overwhelmed when you first start your research; I was no exception. Please remember that at Loughborough University London, there are many professionals besides your supervisor who are eager to support you. I received excellent support from Bess Chan at the <a href=\"https:\/\/outlook.office.com\/book\/ALSS11Bookings@lunet.onmicrosoft.com\/s\/biTyQXsy7EKax7kTXGmU6w2?ismsaljsauthenabled\" id=\"https:\/\/outlook.office.com\/book\/ALSS11Bookings@lunet.onmicrosoft.com\/s\/biTyQXsy7EKax7kTXGmU6w2?ismsaljsauthenabled\">Academic Language Support Service (ALSS)<\/a>.&nbsp;She provided valuable feedback and advice on&nbsp;my&nbsp;academic writing. If you need help, I strongly recommend engaging with your supervisor and actively using the university\u2019s support services.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p>A big thank you to Younseok Song for writing this blog!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Considering postgraduate study? Explore our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lborolondon.ac.uk\/\">website&nbsp;<\/a>to discover more about postgraduate degrees and how to apply!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Written by Younseok Song (Runner-up for the Dean\u2019s Dissertation Prize) Writing&nbsp;my dissertation was the highlight of my&nbsp;Master\u2019s&nbsp;degree. It was a precious time of intense intellectual growth, demanding active critical thinking and rigorous research. 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