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Bragging about online purchases: comparing consumer word-of-mouth among Hispanics and non-Hispanics groups

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  • Sindy Chapa
  • Felipe Korzenny
  • Howard Rodriguez-Mori

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The purpose of this study was to explore to what extent consumers use word-of-mouth (WOM) to share information about their online purchases and to what extent WOM differ across segments and cultural groups. An online survey with a total sample of 2,850 was used to measure and model the impact of WOM. The findings of the study support the premise that acculturation is a moderator of WOM, and confirms the predictive value of culture on consumer attitudes and behaviours. From a practical perspective, the results indicate that un-acculturated Hispanics (new immigrants and first generation) are more prone to use WOM than acculturated Hispanic consumers, who in turn, are more prone to use WOM to brag about their online shopping than non-Hispanics/Whites in the USA. Finally, a tested model reveals WOM plays a mediating role in increasing consumer preference for premium products.

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  • Sindy Chapa & Felipe Korzenny & Howard Rodriguez-Mori, 2017. "Bragging about online purchases: comparing consumer word-of-mouth among Hispanics and non-Hispanics groups," International Journal of Electronic Marketing and Retailing, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 8(2), pages 157-171.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijemre:v:8:y:2017:i:2:p:157-171
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