scholarly journals Understanding the Dark Side of Online Reviews on Consumers' Purchase Intentions in E-Commerce: Evidence From a Consumer Experiment in China

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Junbin Wang ◽  
Xiaojun Fan ◽  
Xiangdong Shen ◽  
Yurong Gao

Background: Online review, as an important way of electronic word-of-mouth (eWOM) communication, plays an important role in e-commerce. However, few studies have examined the dark side of online reviews and their effect on consumers' purchase intentions. Information inconsistency is one of the dark sides that plays a critical role in influencing consumers' purchase intentions through online reviews.Methods: Using a 2*2 between-subject design that explores the main effects of the type of information inconsistency (vertical- vs. horizontal-attribute inconsistency) on purchase intention and the moderating effect of product type (search vs. experience product).Results: This study examines whether and how the type of information inconsistency between online recommendations and reviews influences consumer purchase decision-making.Conclusions: The findings show that vertical-attribute inconsistency leads to a lower purchase intention for search products; moreover, both vertical- and horizontal-attribute inconsistencies have no significant effect on purchase intention for experience products.

Prologia ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 127
Author(s):  
Julian Andrew ◽  
Rezi Erdiansyah

As the people's shopping habits via online starts to emerge, the e-commerce industry in Indonesia has also developed. In 2018, it was noted that 11.9% of Indonesian people were shopping online. However, in the midst of the vastness of online platforms with millions of items found in online storefronts, consumers need more information as their reference to arousing buying interest. As one of the biggest e-commerce players in Indonesia, Tokopedia provides features that enable sellers and consumers to exchange information regarding the items. In Tokopedia, prospective buyers can see electronic word of mouth messages, online reviews, and other additional information about the items that are known to be very influential in generating buying interest. This study uses a quantitative approach with an explanatory type in which the research seeks to find the effect of electronic word of mouth, online review, and the quality of information on buying interest of Jakarta students in Tokopedia e-commerce. The data collection technique used was purposive sampling by distributing questionnaires to 100 samples via online. Based on this research’s results, it was found that electronic word of mouth, online review, and information quality affect buying interest of students in Jakarta by 46% while the other 54% were influenced by other factors not examined in this study.Seiring dengan munculnya kebiasaan berbelanja masyarakat melalui online, industri e-commerce di Indonesia pun turut berkembang. Pada tahun 2018, tercatat bahwa sebanyak 11,9% orang di Indonesia melakukan kegiatan belanja secara online. Namun, di tengah luasnya platform online dengan jutaan barang yang terdapat di etalase online membuat konsumen membutuhkan informasi yang lebih sebagai bahan referensi dalam menimbulkan minat beli. Tokopedia merupakan pelaku e-commerce terbesar di Indonesia menyediakan fitur-fitur yang memungkinkan penjual dan konsumen untuk menulis dan bertukar informasi seputar barang tersebut. Di dalam Tokopedia, para calon pembeli dapat melihat pesan electronic word of mouth, online review, dan informasi-informasi tambahan lainnya seputar barang-barang yang dijual yang diketahui sangat berpengaruh dalam memunculkan minat beli. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif dengan jenis eksplanatif dimana penelitian berusaha menemukan pengaruh e-WOM, kualitas informasi, dan online review terhadap minat beli mahasiswa Jakarta pada e-commerce Tokopedia. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah purposive sampling dengan menyebarkan kuesioner kepada 100 sampel secara online. Penelitian menemukan bahwa electronic word of mouth, online review, dan kualitas informasi berpengaruh terhadap minat beli pada mahasiswa di Jakarta sebanyak 46%, sedangkan 54% dipengaruhi oleh faktor-faktor lain yang tidak diteliti pada penelitian ini.


2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-15
Author(s):  
Christopher P. Furner ◽  
Tom E. Yoon ◽  
Robert Zinko ◽  
Samuel H. Goh

Online review platforms compete to attract and retain consumers and facilitate purchases. They invest in sophisticated algorithms that prioritize the order in which product reviews are presented, seeking to provide consumers with easy access to useful information about the ability of a product to meet a need. These algorithms collect and use review and consumer characteristics to provide different consumers with different sets of reviews, seeking to increase purchase intention and reduce returns. This study proposes a new type of factor: the congruence between the consumer and the reviewer. The authors develop a simulation-based experiment in which 281 subjects are categorized based on their travel style and socioeconomic status, then read two reviews: one that appears to be written by someone similar to them and one that appears written by someone different from them. Findings demonstrate relationships between purchase intention and both of the congruence variables, as well as disposition to trust and an interaction between uncertainty avoidance and socioeconomic status.


2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 17-34
Author(s):  
Intan Syafira Gustia ◽  
Amelia Natasha Hilal ◽  
Sarah Annida Hanifa Hanum ◽  
Nabila Cyrilla ◽  
Nadia Kirana Paramita

ABSTRACT The purpose of this paper is to examine how user-generated positive social electronic word-of-mouth (eWOM) via Instagram affects brand attitude and, consequently, influences purchase intention of Rollover Reaction Lip Cream. The spending patterns of consumers, particularly decision-makers, have been affected to a substantial degree by the strong presence of brands on the web. eWOM, one among the shape of net product reviews, exercises extensive influence not only on the consumers’ attitude towards the brand but also impacts their buying intentions. A survey-based empirical study was conducted to examine the influence of social eWOM on brand attitude and purchase intention of consumers. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was applied using data collected from 120 respondents comprising users of Instagram. The research established that user-generated positive eWOM on social networking site, Instagram has an influence on Brand attitude and Purchase intention, and Brand attitude was found to be the biggest influence on purchase intention. Keywords:  Brand attitude, Purchase intention, Instagram, Online Shop, Social eWOM       ABSTRAK Electronic Word Of Mouth adalah salah satu pendekatan pemasaran yang digunakan pada era media sosial saat ini. Cepatnya arus informasi membuat konsumen melakukan transaksi informasi mengenai brand yang mereka gunakan atau mereka sukai dengan bentuk interaksi online.Tujuan penelitian ini untuk melihat interaksi Electronic Word Of Mouth yang positif dari pengguna sosial media Instagram berdampak pada brand attitude dan juga purchase intention terhadap brand Lipcream Rollover Reaction. EWOM tidak hanya mempengaruhi sikap pengguna terhadap merek lipstik lokal ini tetapi juga mempengaruhi keinginan membeli para konsumen. Penelitian yang berdasarkan survei ini dilakukan untuk melihat dampak dari social eWOM terhadap brand attitude dan purchase intention Lip Cream merek Rollover Reaction. Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) digunakan untuk mengoleksi data 120 responden yang merupakan pengguna Instagram. Riset ini menemukan bahwa sosial eWOM positif dari pengguna instagram memiliki pengaruh terhadap brand attitude. Social eWOM positif  juga memengaruhi  purchase decision dari produk Lip Cream Rollover Reaction. Dari hasil temuan kami, ternyata brand attitude memiliki pengaruh terbesar terhadap purchase decision. Kata Kunci: Instagram, eWOM, Brand attitude, Purchase intention, Social eWOM


2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 71-84
Author(s):  
Youngkeun Choi

The purpose of this study is to develop and verify the research model to examine the antecedents of electronic word of mouth on social commerce, which influences consumer purchase intentions. In the results, first, the attitude toward the electronic word of mouth, subjective norm, and perceived behavioral control increases the electronic word of the consumer. Second, a consumer's electronic word of mouth increases his or her purchase intention. Finally, attitude toward the electronic word of mouth and perceived behavioral control among the pioneers of the electronic word of mouth of the consumer increases his or her purchase intention through the electronic word of mouth. This study is the first one to contribute to the study of social commerce by giving scholarly attention to electronic word of mouth. This study provides new ways to stimulate consumer purchase intention.


2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 683-694
Author(s):  
Salwani Arbak ◽  
Rabiul Islam ◽  
Harun Al Rasyid

Purpose of the Study: The aim of this paper is to examine the relation between Muslim women customer offense caused due to Islamic advertising of halal cosmetic products in Malaysia. Methodology: The violation of Islamic ethics on the advertisement of halal cosmetic products and purchase intention was examined through a survey that included 110 Muslim women respondents in Malaysia who used cosmetics. The items used for the operationalization of variables were based on the advertising ethics provided by Quran and Sunnah. The current study confirms that irrespective of their religion, women find those advertisements offensive that do not abide by Islamic ethics, which are universal in nature. Based on the correlation results, this study reveals that violation of Islamic advertising ethics (honesty, racism, sexism, intention, and language) has a correlation with purchase intention. A multiple regression analysis was highlighted and it was found that racism, sexism, intention, and language have negative and significant influence on purchase intention. Only one variable did not have a significant influence on purchase intention of halal cosmetic products in Malaysia. Results: Sexism plays the most critical role in influencing consumers’ intention that makes them avoid buying halal cosmetic products. Furthermore, customer offense created due to violation of ethics has a negative impact on the purchase intention of halal cosmetic products. If advertisers want to attract customers in Malaysia and retain them, then they must avoid creating customer offense by following Islamic advertising ethics. Implications: This study will be beneficial to marketers, advertisers, and companies in developing their advertising and marketing strategies for halal cosmetic products. In addition, this study has implemented the study of Islamic advertising ethic violations and purchase intentions of halal cosmetic products.


Author(s):  
Oscarius Yudhi Ari Wijayaa ◽  
Sulistiyanib Sulistiyanib ◽  
Juliani Pudjowatic ◽  
Theresia Siwi kartikawatid ◽  
Ninik Kurniasih ◽  
...  

The purpose of this study is to analyze the effect of customization purchase intention of Smartphones, entertainment, interaction, social media marketing, trendiness, and Word-of-Mouth on purchase intention of Smartphones. The study uses a quantitative method by distributing online questionnaires to 217 consumers in Banten Indonesia and the method of distributing questionnaires is a snowball sampling system. Data processing and testing of hypotheses and models in this study are based on Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). The research has benefits in increasing knowledge and information for companies about the importance of brand awareness through increasing influencing factors such as social media marketing and word of mouth. Based on the results of SmartPLS analysis, Interaction, Word-of-Mouth, Social media marketing, Entertainment and Trendiness have insignificant effects on purchase intentions of Smartphones while Customization has significant effects on purchase intentions of Smartphones during.


2021 ◽  
Vol 29 (6) ◽  
pp. 0-0

Online reviews have emerged as influential sources of information which greatly affect customers’ pre-purchase decision. Some studies have found that culture impacts online reviews, but many aspects of online review usage are still not well-understood. This study seeks to understand: What factors influence the usage of online reviews and consumers’ intention to use online reviews influenced by culture? This study collects data from U.S. and Thai consumers to examine what factors affect user attitudes and intentions. Structural Equation Modeling is used to analyze the data and the findings reveal that most of the proposed factors influence online review adoption for these two nationalities. One significant difference was found between the respondents of the two countries. The results should help online businesses gain a better understanding of these factors, and thus direct their efforts to develop features which positively influence online review usage.


2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Andhika Persada Putra ◽  
Emma Yulianti

Every company would want the intentions to buy in their consumer. Purchase intentions could grows in the consumer when the consumer knows the brand well through the good images or surrounding environments. This study is to know how brand awareness, brand image, and word of mouth affect purchase intention of Nintendo Switch in Surabaya. Quantitative method was used in this research. To conduct this research, the data collection method was used questionnaires of 82 respondents. Multiple regression was used in this research to analyze the data statistically. The results showed that brand image and word of mouth are significantly affects purchase intentions while brand awareness is not strongly affects purchase intentions of Nintendo Switch in Surabaya.


Author(s):  
Le Vo Lieu Hoang ◽  
Ho Nhut Quang

This research aims to investigate the effects of emotional intelligence, word-of-mouth, trust and perceived value as important psychological factors on customers’ behavior through social network online purchase. A model has been constructed and based on the proposed relationships of emotional intelligence, word-of-mouth, trust, perceived value, purchase intention and purchase decision. A survey was carried out and collected 430 responses from people who used to buy cosmetics through social networks. By using quantitative approach and verification techniques, the findings indicate that consumers’ buying behavior is predicted by word-of-mouth, trust and perceived value. Besides, word-of-mouth is also regarded as a factor that directly affects trust. In addition, there is a significant positive relationship between perceived value and trust. A positive relationship has also been found between customers’ purchase intention and their buying decision. However, there is no significant signal about the relationship between emotional intelligence and trust. The study also brings some strategic recommendations to cosmetic sellers and suppliers about how to attract more customers, and lead them to be loyal among a multitude of choices in social network online purchase.


Author(s):  
Amar Raju G.

Online review is a form of electronic word-of-mouth communication that has received much attention from authors in the past decade. There are several characteristics of online reviews which have been investigated in the literature. Also the many benefits that these reviews provide to online shoppers have been extensively studied. The present paper proposes a conceptual model to show how these benefits can make a website more diagnostic. Based on the model a few propositions have been discussed. Theoretical and managerial implications along with the limitations of the study are also provided.


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