scholarly journals Does VR Tourism Enhance Users’ Experience?

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 806
Author(s):  
Won-jun Lee ◽  
Yong Hee Kim
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Information Access ◽  
Group Differences ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Hedonic Value ◽  
Utilitarian Value ◽  
User Communities ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Research Show

The importance of non-face-to-face tourism is growing due to the impact of COVID-19, and VR (virtual reality) is attracting attention as a solution to this need. This research investigates the antecedents of utilitarian and hedonic values based on the experience of VR tourism and identifies the relations between values and user visit intention. We performed an empirical study with data collected from 207 respondents from major VR online user communities. The results of the research show the antecedents of utilitarian value to be information access, flow, and interactivity; whereas the antecedents of hedonic value are flow, interactivity, and telepresence. Utilitarian and hedonic values both positively affect user visit intention. The results also show group differences in the relationship between research variables according to the personal degree of extraversion. These results provide key understandings to enable the adoption of the VR technology in tourism.

scholarly journals Exploring the Utilitarian and Hedonic Value Derived from Tourism Pre-experiences with Virtual Reality: Differences Between Destinations and Accommodations

2022 ◽  
pp. 498-503
Author(s):  
Carlos Flavián ◽  
Sergio Ibáñez-Sánchez ◽  
Carlos Orús
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Perceived Value ◽  
Customer Experience ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Hedonic Value ◽  
Great Uncertainty ◽  
Utilitarian Value ◽  
Hedonic Utilitarian ◽  
The Impact

AbstractThe tourism industry is in a convulsive situation of great uncertainty. The recovery of the sector depends on boosting digitalization processes. In this sense, virtual reality represents an essential tool that can generate added value in the customer experience. This study analyzes the impact of virtual reality tourism pre-experiences on the utilitarian and hedonic value perceived by the customer. In addition, given the heterogeneity of tourism products and offers, it is proposed that the influence of virtual reality on the dimensions of perceived value will depend on whether the product is evaluated on an attribute basis (hotels) or holistically (destinations). The results will provide interesting implications for understanding and generating tourism experiences with high added value. Particularly, these results will be helpful for tourism managers to design effective virtual reality pre-experiences according to the features of the tourism products they are promoting, fostering the corresponding hedonic/utilitarian value in the tourist’s pre-experience.

scholarly journals An Empirical Test of Brand Love and Brand Loyalty for Restaurants during the COVID-19 Era: A Moderated Moderation Approach

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (17) ◽  
pp. 9968
Author(s):  
Huifeng Pan ◽  
Hong-Youl Ha
Keyword(s):  
Brand Loyalty ◽  
Empirical Test ◽  
Perceived Value ◽  
Brand Love ◽  
Relationship Duration ◽  
Hedonic Value ◽  
Utilitarian Value ◽  
Using Data ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

Although brand love–loyalty relationships can deepen, the literature does not include systematic and empirical investigations demonstrating when perceived value and relationship duration are valuable in enhancing the brand love–loyalty relationship. This study investigates the effects of relationship duration, perceived value, and restaurant type on the relationships between brand love and brand loyalty during the coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. In particular, hedonic value rather than utilitarian value is hypothesized to negatively enhance the relationship between brand love and brand loyalty when consumers continue to have long-lasting relationships with a restaurant brand. Using data collected from an online research firm in Korea, the findings revealed that brand love negatively influences brand loyalty. However, the impact of brand love on brand loyalty increases when customers seek hedonic value. Our findings also demonstrate that consumers who sought hedonic value strengthened the brand love–loyalty link compared to consumers who sought utilitarian value, particularly one with a short-lasting relationship. Consumers who sought utilitarian value through a long-lasting relationship strengthened the same relationship, although the increased correlation was not statistically significant. Furthermore, brand loyalty gradually decreases at fine-dining restaurants, whereas it sharply increases at takeaway restaurants.

scholarly journals Videoconferencing Psychotherapy: a literature review of the perspective of relationships for patients and psychologists (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francesco Cataldo ◽  
Shanton Chang ◽  
Antonette Mendoza ◽  
George Buchanan
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Therapeutic Alliance ◽  
Therapeutic Relationship ◽  
Active Role ◽  
High Demand ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Patient Relationships ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

BACKGROUND During the COVID-19 pandemic, people are being encouraged to maintain social distance. Technology is helping people to reschedule meetings from “face-to-face” interactions to remote videoconferencing. Psychologists are in high demand, due to an increase in stress as a result of COVID. Many seek to both keep treating their current patients, and welcome new ones, given the current high demand for their services. Videoconferencing provides an opportunity to do this. However, shifting treatment from face-to-face to the videoconferencing is not simple as both the psychologist and the patient miss the in-person information and cues, such as body language provides. OBJECTIVE A new theoretical framework is proposed to guide the design of future studies on the impact of the computer as a mediator of psychologist-patient relationships, and the influence of videoconferencing on the whole relationship process. METHODS A literature review has been conducted, screening studies focusing on communication, and the key concepts of therapeutic relationship and therapeutic alliance. RESULTS Studies report that patients are generally satisfied with videoconference therapy in terms of the relationship with their therapists and the establishment of the “therapeutic alliance”. However, psychologists report difficulties in establishing same quality of therapeutic relationship and therapeutic alliance. The analysed studies lead us to interpret data under a different perspective. A new model of relationship is proposed, along with further hypotheses. CONCLUSIONS It is important to consider the computer as having an active role in psychologists and patients’ relationships. CLINICALTRIAL

PENGARUH BUYING IMPULSIVENESS TERHADAP E-IMPULSIVE BUYING BEHAVIOR DENGAN HEDONIC VALUE DAN UTILITARIAN VALUE SEBAGAI VARIABEL PEMEDIASI

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 61
Author(s):  
Melani Dwi Ratnasari
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Regression Model ◽  
T Test ◽  
Buying Behavior ◽  
Hedonic Value ◽  
Utilitarian Value ◽  
Impulsive Buying ◽  
The Relationship

The purpose of this study was to examine the hedonic value mediation and utilitarian value variables on the relationship between buying impulsiveness and e-impulsive buying behavior. In this study the number of samples was 123 students using Shopee at Sarjanawiyata Tamansiswa University. Data analysis using a regression model with t test and sobel test. The results showed, 1) impulsiveness buying does not affect hedonic value 2) impulsiveness buying does not affect utilitarian value 3) hedonic value influences e-impulsive buying behavior 4) utilitarian value influences e-impulsive buying behavior 5) impulsiveness buying affects e-impulsive buying behavior 6) hedonic value is not supported as the mediating variable of the relationship between buying impulsiveness and e-impulsive buying behavior 7) supported utilitarian value as the mediating variable of the relationship between buying impulsiveness and e-impulsive buying behavior. Keywords: Shopee, Buying Impulsiveness, E-impulsive Buying Behavior, Hedonic Value, Utilitarian Value ABSTRAK  Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menguji variabel mediasi hedonic value dan utilitarian value pada hubungan antara  buying impulsiveness dan e-impulsive buying behavior. Dalam penelitian ini jumlah sampel adalah 123 orang mahasiswa pengguna Shopee di Universitas Sarjanawiyata Tamansiswa. Analisis data menggunakan model regresi dengan uji t dan sobel test. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan, 1) buying impulsiveness tidak berpengaruh terhadap hedonic value 2) buying impulsiveness tidak berpengaruh terhadap utilitarian value 3) hedonic value berpengaruh terhadap e-impulsive buying behavior 4) utilitarian value berpengaruh terhadap e-impulsive buying behavior 5) buying impulsiveness berpengaruh terhadap e-impulsive buying behavior 6) hedonic value tidak terdukung sebagai variabel pemediasi hubungan antara buying impulsiveness dengan e-impulsive buying behavior 7) utilitarian value terdukung sebagai variabel pemediasi hubungan antara buying impulsiveness dengan e-impulsive buying behavior. Kata-kata Kunci: Shopee, Pembelian tidak terduga, pembelian tidak terencana, nilai kesenangan, nilai manfaat

Hedonic value and crowdfunding project performance: a propensity score matching-based analysis

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 169-186 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liang Zhao ◽  
Tsvi Vinig
Keyword(s):  
Propensity Score ◽  
Propensity Score Matching ◽  
Real Data ◽  
Project Performance ◽  
Probit Regression ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Hedonic Value ◽  
Utilitarian Value ◽  
The Impact

Purpose In the existing literature on crowdfunding project performance, previous studies have given little attention to the impact of investors’ hedonic value and utilitarian value on project results. In a crowdfunding setting, utilitarian value is somehow hard to satisfy due to information asymmetry and adverse selection problem. Therefore, the projects with more hedonic value can be more attractive for potential investors. Lucky draw is a method to increase consumer hedonic value, and it can influence investors’ behavior as a result. The authors hypothesize that projects with hedonic treatment (lucky draw) may have higher probability to win their campaign than others. The paper aims to discuss these issues. Design/methodology/approach A unique self-extracted two-year Chinese crowdfunding platform real data set has been applied as the analysis sample. The authors first employ propensity score matching methods to control for the endogeneity of hedonic treatment adoption (lucky draw). The authors then run OLS regression and probit regression in order to test the hypotheses. Findings The analysis suggests a significant positive relationship not only between project lottery adoption and project results but also between project lottery adoption and project popularity. Originality/value The results suggest that an often ignored factor – hedonic treatment (lucky draw) – can play an important role in crowdfunding project performance.

scholarly journals PENGARUH KEPEMIMPINAN KEPALA UPT PUSKESMAS TERHADAP KINERJA PEGAWAI PUSKESMAS CIAWI KECAMATAN CIAWI KABUPATEN BOGOR

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 31
Author(s):  
Irvan Maulana ◽  
Rita Rahmawati ◽  
Euis Salbiah
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Significance Test ◽  
Coefficient Of Determination ◽  
Leadership Performance ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
Government Clinic ◽  
Key Word ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Research Show

The main objective of this research is to know the impact of leadership and employees performance at Ciawi Local Government Clinic of Bogor Municipality.Associative method is research method used to know the relationship or impact between two or more variables. The population of this research is 37 employees. To determine the number of minimum sample, Slovin formula is used. Based on the formula, 27 employees taken as sample. To analyze data, Weight Mean Score and Rank Spearman Correlation are used for hypothetical testing purpose. In this context, H0:ρ = 0, means that there is no positive correlation between leadership and employees performance, and Ha: ρ ≠ 0, means that there is positive correlation between leadership and employees performance.The result of this research show that leadership function by Head of Local Government Clinic is in “pretty good” criteria with mean score of 2,916 (out of 5) and “pretty good” criteria in all of indicator in this variable. Meanwhile, the variable of employees performance is also categorized as “good” criteria with mean score of 3,000 (out of 5). Futhermore, based on Rank Spearman analysis with significance test for n=27 and standar error of 10%, show that Rho 0,368 with “low” criteria. And the significance test t=2,042 > 1,70814, thus, conclusion can be taken that Ho is rejected and Ha is accepted. This mean that there is positive correlation between leadership and employees performance with coefficient of determination 13,5%. In the other words, the research conclusion is the influence of leadership efforts by head of Local Government Clinic is 13,5% and the remaining 86,5% is determined by other factors (epsilon). Key word : Leadership, Performance, employees

scholarly journals Exploring the Relationship Between Internet Use and Mental Health Among Older Adults in England: Longitudinal Observational Study

10.2196/15683 ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (7) ◽  
pp. e15683
Author(s):  
Sabrina Sze Man Lam ◽  
Stephen Jivraj ◽  
Shaun Scholes
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Internet Use ◽  
Information Access ◽  
Moderating Effect ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Occupational Class ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

Background There is uncertainty about the impact of internet use on mental health in older adults. Moreover, there is very little known specifically about the impact of particular purposes of internet use. Objective This study aims to investigate the longitudinal relationship between two distinct concepts of mental health with the frequency of internet use among older adults: the moderating role of socioeconomic position (SEP) and the association between specific purposes of internet use. Methods Longitudinal fixed and random effects (27,507 person-years) models were fitted using waves 6-8 of the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing to examine the relationship between different aspects of internet use (frequency and purpose) and two mental health outcomes (depression and life satisfaction). The potential moderating effect of SEP on these associations was tested using interaction terms. Results Infrequent internet use (monthly or less vs daily) was predictive of deteriorating life satisfaction (β=−0.512; P=.02) but not depression. Education and occupational class had a moderating effect on the association between frequency of internet use and mental health. The associations were stronger in the highest educational group in both depression (P=.09) and life satisfaction (P=.02), and in the highest occupational group in life satisfaction (P=.05) only. Using the internet for communication was associated with lower depression (β=−0.24; P=.002) and better life satisfaction (β=.97; P<.001), whereas those using the internet for information access had worse life satisfaction (β=−0.86; P<.001) compared with those who did not. Conclusions Policies to improve mental health in older adults should encourage internet use, especially as a tool to aid communication.

Where’s my doctor? the impact of the primary oncologist’s visit with their hospitalized patients.

2019 ◽  
Vol 37 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 6603-6603
Author(s):  
Brianna R. Bakow ◽  
Fred Schiffman ◽  
Anthony E. Mega
Keyword(s):  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Hospital Stay ◽  
Communication Skills ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Cancer Center ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Brown University ◽  
Oncology Unit ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

6603 Background: Continuity of care is a cornerstone of the patient-practitioner relationship and patient satisfaction. The inpatient continuity visit (ICV), a face-to-face patient-provider interaction, involves a discussion regarding hospital course and care goals and decisions. We theorize that the ICV influences patient satisfaction. Previously, patient satisfaction has been related to patient perception of physician conduct, including communication skills. Currently, there are no studies investigating the impact of an ICV on inpatient oncology patients on a hospitalist service. Objectives: To assess the relationship between the ICV and patient satisfaction. We hypothesized that one or more visits by the outpatient oncologist would enhance satisfaction of oncology inpatients. Methods: Subjects (N=82) were comprised of adult inpatients on the oncology unit at Miriam Hospital, a teaching hospital of the Alpert Medical School of Brown University. All participants had an oncologist at the hospital based cancer center. A survey, given at discharge, included a 5-point Likert scale ranging from greatly worsened to greatly improved to assess the impact of the ICV on patient satisfaction. Results: Of 82 participants, 46 reported a visit by their outpatient oncologist. Forty-two (91.3%) reported that this visit either greatly or somewhat improved satisfaction with their hospital stay, while 8.7% reported no impact. Of patients whose oncologist visited once, 94.4% reported either greatly or somewhat improved satisfaction compared to 89.3% who had more than one visit. Out of 36 subjects who did not receive a visit, 16.7% reported that the lack of visit either greatly or somewhat worsened their hospital stay, while 83.3% reported no impact. Conclusions: Our study suggests that an ICV improves satisfaction of care in cancer patients on a hospitalist service. Furthermore, one of every six subjects who did not receive an ICV reported a negative impact on satisfaction. Results highlight a possible intervention to the discontinuity of care that may be perceived by patients. While the practicality of this intervention requires evaluation, the efficacy of a single continuity visit to improve satisfaction is reassuring.

TOURISM INDUSTRY AND THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC: IMPACT AND CONSEQUENCES

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (201) ◽  
pp. 49-60
Author(s):  
A.G. Sarafanova ◽  
◽  
A.A. Sarafanov ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Pricing Strategies ◽  
Technological Level ◽  
Coronavirus Infection ◽  
The Russian Federation ◽  
The Republic ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Tourist Flow

The study aims to explore the relationship between the pandemic and the tourism industry. The emergence of infectious diseases is one of the consequences of tourism and mobility of citizens. The article examines the scientific research of foreign authors on the impact of epidemiological diseases on the tourism industry. The pricing strategies of travel companies caused by the policy of curbing the spread of coronavirus infection are analyzed. The authors cite some forms of adaptation of the tourism industry to the conditions of the COVID-19 pandemic (in such countries as Costa Rica, Jamaica, the Republic of Fiji, Finland, Greece, Iceland, Israel, Japan, the UAE, China). A statistical analysis of the tourism development in the Russian Federation (the number of incoming and outgoing tourists, the number of hotels and similar accommodation facilities) was carried out. The COVID-19 pandemic has reoriented the outbound tourist flow to domestic destinations. The advantages of developing domestic trips in comparison with international ones regarding their role in the economic development of regions are presented. The pandemic has led to an inevitable surge in the use of digital technologies due to the norms of social distancing and nationwide restrictions. One of the most popular forms of technological applications in the tourism industry is virtual reality. The use of virtual reality can contribute to the creation of a new, more sustainable model of tourism. The article presents four scenarios for the recovery of world tourism, developed by the McKinsey Global Institute and the Oxford Institute of Economic Policy (Oxford Economics). The authors identified priority areas of transformation of the tourism industry in the post-pandemic period, including at the technological level.

Transparency policy and students’ satisfaction and trust

2015 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 309-323 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cayetano Medina ◽  
Ramón Rufín
Keyword(s):  
Indirect Effect ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Education Students ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Key Factor ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Students Satisfaction ◽  
Research Show

Purpose – This paper aims to analyse the effectiveness of the transparency policy carried out by a public university in terms of the impact on students’ satisfaction and trust. The loss of trust suffered by public institutions means that they are trying to identify the existing formulae so that this can be restored, and this includes transparency. In universities, certain changes in their situation mean that the demand for transparency policies is even greater. Design/methodology/approach – To carry out the transparency survey, data were collected using 6,180 valid questionnaires among the degree, postgraduate and continuing education students of the UNED. The statistical behaviour of the constructs included in the model was analysed by developing the structural equation model with SmartPLS. Findings – The results of this research show that transparency does have both a direct effect on trust and an indirect effect that is mediated by satisfaction. This latter indirect effect comes out stronger than the direct one. Thus, satisfaction emerges as a key factor for any research on the relationship between transparency and trust. Originality/value – This paper verifies the impact of the transparency policy on the satisfaction and trust towards a public university’s services.

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