Antecedents and consequences of experiential value in fashion retailing: a study on Indian consumers

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Geetika Varshneya
Keyword(s):  
Customer Satisfaction ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Word Of Mouth ◽  
Positive Word ◽  
Internal Factors ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Experiential Value ◽  
Fashion Retail ◽  
Antecedents And Consequences ◽  
Positive Word Of Mouth

PurposeCustomer's experiential value is influenced by external as well as internal factors. This study was an effort to explore the impacts of two relevant internal factors (lifestyle and involvement) and one important external factor (atmospherics) on experiential value. Further, it investigates the influence of experiential value on two pertinent outcomes (customer satisfaction and positive word of mouth).Design/methodology/approachA survey-based questionnaire was used to collect the data (n = 354) from fashion retail shoppers in NCR region in India and was analysed using structural equation modelling.FindingsThe results revealed that positive influence of atmospherics, involvement and lifestyle on experiential value dimensions. Subsequently, the study showed experiential value influences customer satisfaction, which further leads to positive word of mouth.Research limitations/implicationsThe study was carried out in fashion retail stores in National Capital Region in India. Therefore, further investigation is required for generalising the results. Theoretical and managerial contributions of the study are further discussed in the paper.Originality/valueArguably, this paper is an initial attempt to explore the antecedents and consequences of experiential value in the context of fashion retailing.

scholarly journals Ads in gaming apps: experiential value of gamers

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Naser Valaei ◽  
Gregory Bressolles ◽  
Hina Khan ◽  
Yee Min Low
Keyword(s):  
Word Of Mouth ◽  
Positive Word ◽  
Social Affiliation ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Mobile Game ◽  
Experiential Value ◽  
The Right ◽  
Positive Word Of Mouth ◽  
Intention To Continue ◽  
Affective Involvement

PurposeEven though there is a noticeable market value in the mobile gaming apps industry, there has been limited research examining experiential value of gamers with respect to in-game ads in gaming apps. This study fills the void in the literature by examining factors associated with “experiential value of gamers through ads in gaming apps” as well as investigating its antecedents (cognitive and affective involvement) and consequences (positive word of mouth and intention to continue playing the mobile game).Design/methodology/approachA total of 600 valid responses from gamers was used to test the model fit, measurement and structural models, conditional probabilistic queries, and nonlinearity.FindingsThis study found that experiential value of gamers through ads in gaming apps is a second-order factor of four constructs: escapism, enjoyment, social affiliation and entertainment. Most of the structural paths between cognitive/affective involvement and dimensions of experiential value are supported. Surprisingly, only social affiliation and entertainment values predict positive word of mouth and intention to continue playing the mobile game, in a nonlinear way.Originality/valueThis study is the first to introduce “experiential value of gamers through ads in gaming apps”. The findings have important implications for companies to develop brand and communication strategies by leveraging specific advertisement formats and present their ads to the right audience in the right gaming apps and at the right time.

Modelling green customer loyalty and positive word of mouth

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 405-426 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul Blaise Issock Issock ◽  
Mercy Mpinganjira ◽  
Mornay Roberts-Lombard
Keyword(s):  
Customer Satisfaction ◽  
Customer Loyalty ◽  
Energy Efficient ◽  
Word Of Mouth ◽  
Environmental Knowledge ◽  
Positive Word ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Consumption Values ◽  
Customer Trust ◽  
Positive Word Of Mouth

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the influence of consumption values, green customer satisfaction and customer trust in energy-efficient labels on green customer loyalty and positive word of mouth (PWOM) towards energy-efficient products, and how environmental knowledge moderates these relationships. Design/methodology/approach A quantitative research approach was followed using a cross-sectional design. Data were collected from 440 consumers in South Africa, who used electronic home appliances that have energy efficiency labels. A structural equation model and a multigroup analysis were used to test the hypothesised relationships. Findings The results revealed that consumption values partially influence green customer satisfaction, which, in turn, affect green customer trust and loyalty, and PWOM. Environmental knowledge only marginally moderates the relationships in the model. Practical implications Green marketing practitioners should work on improving green customer satisfaction, which is central to a sustainable green consumption lifestyle. Originality/value The theoretical contribution of this study is through the application of a multidimensional approach to testing the impact of consumption values on green customer satisfaction. Moreover, this paper provides greater clarity on the specific determinants of PWOM and examines the interplay between green customer loyalty and positive word of mouth towards green products. Furthermore, the moderating effect of environmental knowledge on the relationships in the proposed model is explained.

Service recovery satisfaction and customer commitment in the airline business

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 91-108
Author(s):  
Rosemary Matikiti ◽  
Mercy Mpinganjira ◽  
Mornay Roberts-Lombard
Keyword(s):  
Airline Industry ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Word Of Mouth ◽  
Service Failure ◽  
Service Recovery ◽  
Positive Word ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Customer Commitment ◽  
Recovery Satisfaction ◽  
Positive Word Of Mouth

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the precursors and outcomes of service recovery satisfaction and customer commitment among airline business customers. Design/methodology/approach Data were collected from airline travellers in South Africa using a structured questionnaire. Structural equation modelling was used to analyse the proposed hypotheses. Findings The results revealed that recovery expectations and perceived equity exert significant influence on levels of recovery satisfaction, which in turn influence overall satisfaction, trust and commitment. The study also revealed that trust and overall satisfaction are antecedents of customer commitment and that customer commitment has a significant positive relationship with positive word of mouth. It was also established that the quality of past service performance moderates the relationship between recovery satisfaction and commitment. Practical implications Airlines are advised to stimulate customer trust in the service delivery process through transparency in the procedures by which they resolve service failures and to remain committed to their service recovery promises to customers. It is also proposed that airlines should secure increased positive word of mouth through offering satisfactory service recovery. Originality/value Very little research in the South African context exists which focusses on the influence of customers satisfaction and commitment in the airline industry. This paper helps in establishing the antecedents of customer commitment after service failure in the airline industry.

scholarly journals Positive determinants word-of-mouth of supermarket consumer in the COVID-19 pandemic era

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 300
Author(s):  
Sri Vandayuli Rirorini ◽  
Genesis Sembirng Depari
Keyword(s):  
Customer Satisfaction ◽  
Service Quality ◽  
Consumer Satisfaction ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Word Of Mouth ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Positive Word ◽  
Positive Word Of Mouth

<p>This research, which was conducted in the era of the COVID-19 pandemic, aims to analyze the influence of the dimensions of service quality, competitive prices, customer satisfaction toward the positive word-of-mouth of Supermarket customers. Questionnaires were distributed to 350 respondents as samples using the <em>non-probability sampling method</em> and <em>purposive sampling technique</em>. Meanwhile, Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) is used to analyze the data. The results of the study indicate that <em>Reliability, Assurance, Tangibles, Empathy, Responsiveness, Competitive Price</em> have positive and significant effects on<em>Customer Satisfaction</em>, which in turn would have a positive impact on positive word-of-mouth. Of all dimensions of service quality, the most powerful factor influencing consumer satisfaction shopping in supermarkets is reliability, and the one that gives consumers the most important feeling in providing quality services is Responsiveness. For further research, it is recommended to expand the scope of research in various types of businesses, not only in supermarkets.</p>

The role of the museumscape on positive word of mouth: examining Italian museums

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Emanuela Conti ◽  
Massimiliano Vesci ◽  
Paola Castellani ◽  
Chiara Rossato
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Word Of Mouth ◽  
Marketing Research ◽  
Measurement Model ◽  
Quantitative Methodology ◽  
Positive Word ◽  
Ambient Conditions ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Positive Word Of Mouth

PurposeThis study aims to develop an all-encompassing model to analyse various aspects of atmospherics, including components of the museum space and its physical surroundings. Moreover, it evaluates whether the identified attributes of the “museumscape” affect the positive word of mouth of museum visitors.Design/methodology/approachThis exploratory study adopts a quantitative methodology. Data were collected through direct interviews with visitors at three Italian art museums and through a structured questionnaire. All dimensions were measured with multiple items on a five-point Likert scale. To assess the influence of the museumscape attributes on positive word of mouth, a structural equation model is performed adopting the two-stage testing procedure estimating the measurement model in the first stage and running a confirmatory factor analysis to assess reliability and demonstrate convergent and discriminant validity for all multi-item measures.FindingsSix attributes of the museumscape are delineated (ambient conditions; facilities and convenience; signs and signage; staff behaviour; art gallery quality; exhibition space aesthetics). The latter three positively influence visitors' positive word of mouth.Research limitations/implicationsThe study expands frameworks from previous service museum marketing research in general and service museum research on atmospherics in particular. The framework developed here identifies the direct predictive power of museumscape cues on positive museum visitor's word of mouth, thus increasing knowledge of the customer service experience and service quality and atmospherics management.Practical implicationsThe constructs discovered here may help museum managers to carefully design and manage the museumscape to enhance visitors' satisfaction and loyalty.Originality/valueThis study is the first application of servicescape theory in the museum context; previous applications focus on for-profit sectors.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Citra Merek Terhadap Kepuasan Pelanggan dan Implikasinya pada Positive Word Of Mouth Penumpang MRT Jakarta

Prologia ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 368
Author(s):  
Meiliana Meiliana ◽  
Rezi Erdiansyah
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation Modeling ◽  
Customer Satisfaction ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Word Of Mouth ◽  
Brand Image ◽  
Corporate Identity ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Positive Word ◽  
Passenger Satisfaction ◽  
Positive Word Of Mouth

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of brand image on positive word of mouth through Jakarta MRT passenger satisfaction. The research sample used as many as 125 respondents came from passengers aged 20 years over and had used the Jakarta MRT services. Questionnaires were distributed and filled out directly by respondents and by Google forms. Data analysis using SPSS (Statistical Package For The Social Sciences) version 23 software and SEM (Structural Equation Modeling) with Lisrel application version 8.80. The results showed brand image and customer satisfaction had a significant influence on positive word of mouth MRT Jakarta passengers. However, customer satisfaction is most influential on positive word of mouth, then followed by brand image. In sequence the most dominant dimensions that shape brand image are value, corporate identity, reputation and personality. Furthermore, sequentially the most dominant dimensions that shape customer satisfaction are service quality, product quality, price and comfort. And in sequence the most dominant dimensions that make up positive word of mouth are information, invitations, recommendations and positive stories. Thus, to create positive word of mouth, efforts should be made to increase customer satisfaction.Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh citra merek terhadap positive word of mouth melalui kepuasan penumpang MRT Jakarta. Sampel penelitian yang digunakan sebanyak 125 responden berasal dari penumpang yang berumur 20 tahun ke atas dan pernah menggunakan jasa layanan MRT Jakarta. Kuesioner disebarkan melalui penyebaran angket dan diisi langsung oleh responden serta google forms. Analisis data menggunakan SEM (Structural Equation Modeling) dengan aplikasi Lisrel versi 8.80. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan citra merek dan kepuasan pelanggan memberikan pengaruh signifikan terhadap positive word of mouth penumpang MRT Jakarta. Namun demikian, kepuasan pelanggan paling berpengaruh terhadap positive word of mouth, lalu diikuti dengan citra merek. Secara berurutan dimensi paling dominan yang membentuk citra merek adalah nilai, identitas perusahaan, reputasi dan kepribadian. Selanjutnya, secara berurutan dimensi paling dominan yang membentuk kepuasan pelanggan adalah kualitas pelayanan, kualitas produk, harga dan kenyamanan. Dan secara berurutan dimensi paling dominan yang membentuk positive word of mouth adalah informasi, ajakan, rekomendasi dan cerita positif. Dengan demikian, untuk menciptakan positive word of mouth perlu dilakukan  upaya meningkatkan kepuasan pelanggan. 

scholarly journals The Antecedents and Consequences of Rapport between Customers and Salespersons in the Tourism Industry

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (5) ◽  
pp. 2783
Author(s):  
Jinsoo Hwang ◽  
Kwang-Woo Lee ◽  
Seongseop (Sam) Kim
Keyword(s):  
Customer Satisfaction ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Word Of Mouth ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Brand Preference ◽  
Theoretical Understanding ◽  
Dominant Orientation ◽  
Antecedents And Consequences

This study examined the antecedents and consequences of rapport between customers and salespersons in the context of duty-free shops. Specifically, this study proposed six sub-dimensions of service-dominant orientation (i.e., relational, ethical, individuated, empowered, concerted, and developmental interactions). These dimensions have a positive influence on rapport. In addition, rapport is hypothesized to aid in the formation of customer satisfaction and brand preference, which in turn positively affects word-of-mouth communications. Data were collected from 649 Chinese shoppers who have purchased a product in a Korean duty-free shop. In addition, this study employed confirmatory factor analysis to check the adequacy of the measurement items and structural equation modeling to test 11 hypotheses. Data analysis results indicated that five sub-dimensions of service-dominant orientation, excluding individuated interaction, play an important role in the formation of rapport. Furthermore, rapport has a positive effect on customer satisfaction and brand preference, which in turn positively affects word-of-mouth communications. The findings of this study offer valuable insights for managers of duty-free stores into the most effective methods for managing their operations and providing an appropriate blend of products. Furthermore, this paper contributes to theoretical understanding in this area by improving the acceptability of a commonly believed shopper behavior model.

Face Gain and Face Loss in Restaurant Consumers’ Brand Advocate Behaviors

2018 ◽  
Vol 43 (3) ◽  
pp. 395-415 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yu-Shan (Sandy) Huang ◽  
Yao-Chin Wang ◽  
Pei-Jou Kuo
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Word Of Mouth ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Positive Word ◽  
Ideal Self ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Social Settings ◽  
Positive Word Of Mouth ◽  
Brand Congruence

Face plays a key role in guiding consumers’ consumptions in social settings. The purpose of this research is to understand how the desire to gain face and the fear to lose face affect consumers’ self-brand congruence and brand advocate behaviors toward their favorite restaurant brands. Using structural equation modeling to analyze the survey data, the results indicated (1) that ideal-self attainability encouraged the desire to gain face while discouraging the fear to lose face, (2) that the desire to gain face exerted positive effects on positive word-of-mouth and negative avoidance through actual self-brand congruence, and (3) that the fear to lose face exerted negative effects on positive word-of-mouth through actual self-brand congruence.

Video storytelling ads vs argumentative ads: how hooking viewers enhances consumer engagement

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kesha K. Coker ◽  
Richard L. Flight ◽  
Dominic M. Baima
Keyword(s):  
Conceptual Model ◽  
Digital Video ◽  
Word Of Mouth ◽  
Positive Word ◽  
Consumer Engagement ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Narrative Transportation ◽  
Advance Theory ◽  
Digital Engagement ◽  
Positive Word Of Mouth

PurposeDigital engagement with advertising remains challenging for marketers. This research examines “being hooked” as the mechanism of narrative transportation associated with digital video storytelling ads. Its purpose is to examine the efficacy of digital video ad format (storytelling vs argumentative) in hooking viewers (i.e. grabbing attention and interest in the ad). This research also presents a conceptual model of the effect of being hooked on digital engagement with advertising.Design/methodology/approachThis study employs a quasi-experimental research design with a final sample of 273 undergraduate students. It tests the hypothesis that digital video storytelling ads hook viewers more effectively than argumentative ads do. It also tests a conceptual model of the positive effect of being hooked on digital engagement with advertising.FindingsDigital video storytelling ads hook viewers more effectively than argumentative ads do. SEM analysis shows that being hooked positively impacts intentions to view, share, promote and spread positive word of mouth. Attitude toward the ad partially mediates the relationship between being hooked and intentions to promote and spread positive word of mouth.Research limitations/implicationsFindings are applicable to target audience profiles that match the sample in this study. Despite this and other limitations, findings advance theory on the process underlying digital video storytelling advertising effects on consumer engagement.Practical implicationsMarketers are advised to invest in more digital video storytelling than argumentative ads. In doing so, marketers are more likely to hook viewers on the ad, thereby generating positive digital engagement with advertising.Originality/valueThis research focuses on attention and interest dimensions of narrative transportation as measured by “being hooked.” It also extends past models of narrative transportation by including more representative measures of digital engagement with advertising.

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