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引用次数: 13
Abstract
Abstract Impulsive online buying is receiving more attention. This study finds that certain characteristics of online reviews lead consumers to buy impulsively online. Three constructs are used to investigate the inducements to engage in impulsive online buying, namely perceived enjoyableness of online reviews, reviewer reputation, and vividness of product presentation. We also examine the moderating effect of perceived price dispersion (PPD) on impulsive online buying using stratified sampling, with 419 respondents participating. Reputable reviewers in diversified online review websites increase consumer attraction to similar products through vivid product reviews that comprehensively inform consumers about products. Moreover, the effectiveness of PPD to trigger impulsive purchases depends on consumer trust in product reviews (for products of the same value).
期刊介绍:
The business world has undergone many changes because of information technology, and the impact of the Internet may cause one of the biggest yet. While many people use the Internet for educational and entertainment purposes, organizations and companies are looking for ways to tie their internal networks to this global network to conduct electronic commerce. While companies have been conducting business electronically with suppliers and customers for many years, conducting online commerce via the Internet offers even greater opportunities for multinational, national, and even small businesses to cut costs, improve efficiency, and reach a global market.