Abstract
AbstractWe examine the interaction effects of linguistic style and verification of online reviews in terms of their valence on purchase intention for search and experiential products. We adopt the cue utilization framework to examine the interplay between the extrinsic cues of online reviews—content style (general versus specific), verified purchase (VP) badge (present versus absent), and valence (positive versus negative)—in two product categories—search product (tablet) and experiential product (trip package)—using an experimental design. The findings of the frequentist and Bayesian analyses show that valence supersedes other attributes’ impacts on purchase intention in both product categories. Variations in the content style of the reviews have minor influences on purchase intention. The presence of a VP badge on a review has a negligible influence on purchase intention across both product categories. Valence-content style and valence-VP badge interactions significantly affect purchase intention. Based on these findings, implications are discussed.
Funder
H2020 Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions
Universitat de Valencia
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Subject
Human-Computer Interaction,Economics, Econometrics and Finance (miscellaneous)
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