Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5111336 | Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services | 2017 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Extensive literature has studied the impact of positive online reviews on consumers' purchase decisions. Research on the role of negative reviews in consumer price perception is heavily under-investigated. This study examines effects of negative reviews on consumer price perception and subsequent purchase behavior while considering the moderating effect of purchase goals. Results from two experiments show that the proportion of negative reviews has stronger negative impacts on purchase decision for consumers with a purchase goal than those without. This research contributes to growing knowledge about negative online reviews and consumer goal literature and offers practical implications for online retailers.
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Authors
Fei L. Weisstein, Lei Song, Peter Andersen, Ying Zhu,