Third-party apps (TPAs) and software platform performance: The moderating role of competitive entry

2018 ◽  
Vol 55 (7) ◽  
pp. 901-911 ◽  
Author(s):  
Geng Zhou ◽  
Peijian Song
Keyword(s):  
Third Party ◽  
Software Platform ◽  
Moderating Role ◽  
Competitive Entry

scholarly journals The Effect of E-Servicescape, Website Trust and Perceived Value on Consumer Online Booking Intentions: The Moderating Role of Online Booking Experience

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (6) ◽  
pp. 133
Author(s):  
Sally Mohamed Amer
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Perceived Value ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Research Model ◽  
Hospitality Sector ◽  
Tourism And Hospitality ◽  
Booking Intentions ◽  
Moderating Role

Nowadays, there has been a rapid growth in the number of online users, which only indicates that technology is becoming even more popular. Therefore, maintaining an effective website has become essential for businesses to gain a competitive advantage. Nevertheless, the understanding of e-servicescape attributes remains unclear, especially in the tourism and hospitality sector. Therefore, this study aims to explore how the e-servicescape of a third-party website affects consumers’ behavior by developing a research model. A structural equation model was utilized to test the conceptual model. The findings suggest that both aesthetic appeal and layout & functionality can affect website trust and perceived value. Financial security affects perceived value but does not affect website trust. Both website trust and perceived value can affect online booking intentions. Furthermore, high-experienced consumers tend to have higher website trust and perceived value than less-experienced ones. Our findings provide managers with new guidance on designing and developing effective third-party websites.

scholarly journals Self-Enhancement Driven First-Class Airline Travelers’ Behavior: The Moderating Role of Third-Party Certification

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (12) ◽  
pp. 3285 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jinkyung Jenny Kim ◽  
Kwangyong Kim ◽  
Jinsoo Hwang
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Word Of Mouth ◽  
Group Analysis ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Brand Attachment ◽  
Multiple Group ◽  
Moderating Role

This study was designed with a focus on self-enhancement by flying in first class to understand the intricate associations in the formation of well-being, brand attachment, and word-of-mouth. In addition, this study aimed to examine the moderating effect of third-party certification among consequent variables. For this, data were collected from 199 first-class airline travelers. A quantitative method that was comprised of structural equation modeling and multiple-group analysis wasused to test the research hypotheses. Our findings revealed that both achievement and power were significant drivers of well-being perception of first-class airline travelers and their perceived well-being contributed to building positive brand attachment and word-of-mouth. The association between brand attachment and word-of-mouth was also statistically supported. Furthermore, the moderating role of third-party certification was identified in the causal relationship between well-being perception and brand attachment. Implications were discussed along with diverse approaches for customized and exclusive offerings such as butler services pre- and post-flights or during transit at airports, and mini stretching sessions in flights to improve self-enhancement during the whole journey of a first-class experience.

Exploring the determinants of information adoption

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 618-634
Author(s):  
Chuan Luo ◽  
Xin Luo ◽  
Ning Ma
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Processing Information ◽  
Online Stores ◽  
Moderating Role ◽  
Adoption Intention ◽  
Information Adoption

Purpose The purpose of this study is to explore the effects of review group’s content-related and environment-associated attributes on information adoption intention of information readers. In addition, this study further investigates the effects of these determinants in different websites with different commercial attributes (i.e. online stores and third party forums). Design/methodology/approach This study used a structured online survey to collect data from an online store and a third party forum in China; totally 302 responses were collected. Findings The empirical results confirm that all of the five determinants significantly affect the information adoption intention of information readers. Furthermore, the authors found that four of the determinants have distinct effects in different websites. Originality/value The findings of this study validate the significant moderating role of website attributes in readers’ information processing. Information readers use distinct criteria to evaluate the received review information; electronic word-of-mouth determinants have varying effects on different websites with different commercial attributes.

Testing the Strain Theory of Suicide – The Moderating Role of Social Support

Crisis ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 41 (2) ◽  
pp. 82-88 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bob Lew ◽  
Ksenia Chistopolskaya ◽  
Yanzheng Liu ◽  
Mansor Abu Talib ◽  
Olga Mitina ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Suicidal Behavior ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Perceived Social Support ◽  
Strain Theory ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Psychological Strains ◽  
Moderating Role

Abstract. Background: According to the strain theory of suicide, strains, resulting from conflicting and competing pressures in an individual's life, are hypothesized to precede suicide. But social support is an important factor that can mitigate strains and lessen their input in suicidal behavior. Aims: This study was designed to assess the moderating role of social support in the relation between strain and suicidality. Methods: A sample of 1,051 employees were recruited in Beijing, the capital of China, through an online survey. Moderation analysis was performed using SPSS PROCESS Macro. Social support was measured with the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support, and strains were assessed with the Psychological Strains Scale. Results: Psychological strains are a good predictor of suicidality, and social support, a basic need for each human being, moderates and decreases the effects of psychological strains on suicidality. Limitations: The cross-sectional survey limited the extent to which conclusions about causal relationships can be drawn. Furthermore, the results may not be generalized to the whole of China because of its diversity. Conclusion: Social support has a tendency to mitigate the effects of psychological strains on suicidality.

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