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Does social climate influence positive eWOM? A study of heavy-users of online communities

This paper provides a deeper understanding of the role of social influences on positive eWOM behaviour (PeWOM) of heavy-users of online communities. Drawing on Social Interaction Utility Framework, Group Marketing and Social Learning Theories, we develop and test a research model integrating the interactions between the social climate of a website and Interpersonal Influences in PeWOM. 262 Spanish heavy-users of online communities were selected and the data analysed using partial least squares equation modelling. Overall, the model explains 59% of the variance of PeWOM on online communities. Findings reveal that interaction with other members of the online community (Social Presence) is the main predictor of PeWOM. Social Identity is a mediator between Social Presence and PeWOM. Interpersonal Influence has an important role as a moderator variable; the greater the impact of Interpersonal Influence, the stronger the relationship between Social Presence and PeWOM."

Sprache
Englisch

Erschienen in
Journal: BRQ Business Research Quarterly ; ISSN: 2340-9436 ; Volume: 21 ; Year: 2018 ; Issue: 1 ; Pages: 26-38 ; Barcelona: Elsevier España

Klassifikation
Management
Thema
Social Identity
Social Presence
Interpersonal Influence
Word of mouth
Online reviews

Ereignis
Geistige Schöpfung
(wer)
Ruiz Mafe, Carla
Bigné Alcañiz, J. Enrique
Sanz Blas, Silvia
Tronch, Jose
Ereignis
Veröffentlichung
(wer)
Elsevier España
(wo)
Barcelona
(wann)
2018

DOI
doi:10.1016/j.brq.2017.12.001
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10.03.2025, 11:43 MEZ

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Objekttyp

  • Artikel

Beteiligte

  • Ruiz Mafe, Carla
  • Bigné Alcañiz, J. Enrique
  • Sanz Blas, Silvia
  • Tronch, Jose
  • Elsevier España

Entstanden

  • 2018

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