A Structural Equation Model of the Perceived Annoyance of Cookie Consent on Brand Trust and Online Purchase Intention
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Cookie Consent, Perceived Annoyance, Brand Trust, Online Purchase IntentionAbstract
This research aimed to study the perceived annoyance of cookie consent and its impact on brand trust and online purchase intention. This quantitative study utilized a questionnaire developed from a literature review and collected data from a sample of 287 individuals who purchased goods or services online using cookie consent. The model demonstrated empirical fit (χ²/df = 2.514, CFI = 0.90, TLI = 0.90, IFI = 0.973, RMSEA = 0.073) and was analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). The results showed that perceived annoyance did not have a direct or indirect influence on brand trust and purchase intention. However, brand trust had a significant positive influence on purchase intention (β = 0.718, p < .001), indicating that brand trust remains the most important driver of online purchasing behavior. Therefore, building and maintaining brand trust yields more significant results than focusing solely on reducing consumer annoyance. Businesses and marketers can utilize these research findings to develop and support brand trust-building strategies to increase the likelihood of repeat purchases among online consumers in the long term.
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