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Determinants of negative word-of-mouth communication using social networking sites

Balaji, M.S.; Khong, Kok Wei; Chong, Alain Yee Loong

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M.S. Balaji

Kok Wei Khong

Alain Yee Loong Chong



Abstract

At present, as customers often turn to social media platforms to share their service experience, this study aims to examine the determinants of their negative word-of-mouth communication using social networking sites following a service failure. Although many studies have examined the electronic word-of-mouth communication, studies on negative word-of-mouth communication using social media platforms remain sparse. Building on the cognitive dissonance theory and social support theory, this study proposes and empirically examines the role of contextual, individual and social networking factors in determining the customers’ intentions to engage in negative word-of-mouth communication using social networking sites. Self-reported retrospective survey was used to obtain responses from 206 online shoppers. The results of the structural equation modelling showed that feeling of injustice, firm attribution, firm image, face concern, reappraisal, use intensity and tie strength are key antecedents of negative word-of-mouth communication. The findings provide valuable insights for managers in developing effective Webcare interventions for negative word-of-mouth communication on social networking sites.

Citation

Balaji, M., Khong, K. W., & Chong, A. Y. L. (2016). Determinants of negative word-of-mouth communication using social networking sites. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.im.2015.12.002

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date Dec 22, 2015
Publication Date Jan 21, 2016
Deposit Date May 24, 2018
Publicly Available Date May 24, 2018
Journal Information & Management
Electronic ISSN 3787206
Publisher Elsevier
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 53
Issue 4
DOI https://doi.org/10.1016/j.im.2015.12.002
Keywords Word-of-mouth; Negative word-of-mouth; Social networking sites; Online shopping; Service failure; Social media
Public URL https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/771964
Publisher URL https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S037872061500141X?via%3Dihub
Contract Date May 24, 2018

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