Consumers’ Attitude towards Digital Social Responsibility: Impacts on Electronic Word of Mouth and Purchase Intention

Social responsibility is understood to be one of the crucial strategic responsibilities for organizations across the globe. In the digital era, firms have transformed social responsibility initiatives into digital platforms. This study aims to investigate the effects of digital social responsibility (DSR) on electronic word of mouth (eWOM) and purchase intention (PI) in the social media context. This survey research is based on 214 samples, collected via an online questionnaire as a research tool. Structural equation modelling has been used to validate the proposed hypotheses. The results show that perceived DSR has significant positive influence on consumers’ attitude (b = 0.408) and eWOM (b = 0.238). The mediation analysis indicates that consumers’ attitude partially mediates the relationship between DSR and eWOM (DE = 0.238, IE = 0.154), and fully mediates the relationship between DSR and PI (DE = 0.08, IE = 0.173). Since few previous studies have explored the impact of DSR toward eWOM and PI, our study confirms the effects of DSR on consumers’ attitudes and eWOM. This empirical study can provide managers with further understanding of the effects of DSR via social media on consumers’ attitude and eWOM. Our results should also encourage firms to implement DSR initiatives to enhance consumers’ positive attitudes and spread positive word of mouth about firms. Doi: 10.28991/ESJ-2022-06-01-05 Full Text: PDF

Pengaruh Instagram dan EWOM Terhadap Minat dan Keputusan Pembelian Konsumen Produk Skincare

This study further finds out about the influence of instagram social media and electronic word of mouth (EWOM) as promotional media on buying interest and consumer purchase decisions on Somethinc skincare products. The sampling technique used is non-probability sampling by purposive sampling. As for the background of this research is the role of the use of social media Instagram and how influential electronic word of mouth (EWOM) on buying interest and consumer purchasing decisions. The research was conducted for skincare products with the SomeThinc brand. The sampling technique used is nonprobability sampling by purposive sampling. The sample used in this study were 105 respondents. The respondents in this study were required to be at least 17 years old, have an instagram social media account and have purchased SomeThinc skincare products. The data analysis technique used is SEM-PLS analysis using the SmartPLS 3.0 program. The results of this study indicate that instagram social media has a significant effect on buying interest, instagram social media has a significant effect on consumer purchasing decisions, electronic word of mouth (EWOM) has a significant effect on buying interest, electronicword of mouth (EWOM) has an effect on consumer purchasing decisions, buying interest has a significant effect on consumer purchasing decisions, social media instagram has a significant effect on consumer purchasing decisions mediated by buying interest, electronic word of mouth (EWOM) has a significant effect on consumer purchasing decisions mediated by buying interest.

Electronic word of mouth (eWOM) research – a comparative bibliometric analysis and future research insight

PurposeIn recent times, the growing use of electronic word of mouth (eWOM) has attracted consumers, organizations and marketers alike. The objective of this study is to summarize and compare the current mass of eWOM research published in leading hospitality and tourism journals with research published in the other fields of both business and management.Design/methodology/approachThis study uses multiple bibliometric analysis methods, including citation, co-citation, keyword and co-word analysis. It compares various assessments of eWOM research published in 399 selected business publications and 398 selected hospitality/tourism publications (ABDC A and above and ABS 3 and above) between 2003 and 2021.FindingsThe co-citation analysis identified three thematic areas under each of the domains, i.e. in the hospitality/tourism field, the three themes included eWOM and behavior; eWOM and social media; and eWOM as a marketing tool. Similarly, under the business field (encompasses remaining business and management subdisciplines), the three themes are eWOM and sales, eWOM quality and attributes; and eWOM, information and consumer. Additionally, the word and co-word analysis mapped the comparative evolution of research in these two fields. The study advocates more research focusing on less researched platforms using diverse data, recommender systems adoption and application of eWOM in the business to business (B2B) context.Research limitations/implicationsThis study summarizes the overall theoretical and conceptual structure of eWOM research in both business and hospitality/tourism fields; based upon which, several recommendations for future research are proposed.Originality/valueBy comparing the developments in the specialized hospitality/tourism sector with broader management literature using multiple, complementary techniques, this study brings out important insights for hospitality/tourism researchers.

The Effect of Electronic Word of Mouth on Social Media and The Attraction of Bena Traditional Village Tourism on Tourist Visiting Decisions

The purpose of this research is to examine the impact of electronic word of mouth on social media, as well as the impact of tourist attractions in the traditional hamlet of Bena on visitor decision-making. The descriptive and quantitative research methods were applied. The sampling method utilized is purposive sampling, with the informants being visitors who have visited Bena's traditional village. The findings revealed that social media and electronic word of mouth (E-WOM) in tourism destinations influenced tourists' decisions to visit Bena's traditional village. The findings of this study suggest that pleasant experiences of visiting the Bena Traditional Village, which are shared on social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, have a significant impact on the number of visitors to these attractions by social media users.

Pengaruh Citra Destinasi dan Electronic Word of Mouth Terhadap Minat Berkunjung Pada Wisata Pantai Tambakrejo Blitar

Purpose of this research was to determine the effect of Destination Image and Electronic Word of Mouth on Tourist Visiting Interests on Tambakrejo Beach tourism in Blitar. This research used a quantitative approach. Nonprobability sampling method with purposive sampling technique was used for sampling with research samples obtained as many as 90 respondents. Types primary data is used in this research. Data processing is done by using Partial Least Square (PLS) analysis technique. Results of research showed that: 1) Destination Image had a significant positive effect on Tourist Visiting Interests at Tambakrejo Beach Blitar. 2) Electronik Word of Mouth has a significant positive effect on Turist Visiting Interests at Tambakrejo Beach Blitar.

Brand image mediation of product quality and electronic word of mouth on purchase decision

The practical implication that can be given from the findings of this study is that this study can be used as a basic model to evaluate the Samsung smartphone company's strategy for product quality, eWOM, brand image, and consumer purchase decisions. Based on the results of statistical analysis, that product quality and eWOM directly or indirectly through brand image affect consumer purchase decisions. This can be a reference for Samsung company management in making strategies to improve purchase decisions by maintaining product quality, eWOM, and brand image of Samsung smartphones. The practical implication that can be given from the findings of this study is that this study can be used as a basic model to evaluate the Samsung smartphone company's strategy for product quality, eWOM, brand image, and consumer purchase decisions. Based on the results of statistical analysis, that product quality and eWOM directly or indirectly through brand image affect consumer purchase decisions. This can be a reference for Samsung company management in making strategies to improve purchase decisions by maintaining product quality, eWOM, and brand image of Samsung smartphones. that product quality and eWOM directly or indirectly through brand image affect consumer purchase decisions.