Factors Influencing Consumer Attitudes and Purchase Intentions of Flash Sale through Online Shopping Platforms
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Purpose – The purpose of this study is to determine the major aspects of attitude towards flash sale along with factors influencing intention to purchase flash sale. Perceived value and price consciousness are the aspects of attitudes chosen for this research. Attitude towards flash sale, subjective norms of normative and information influence, and perceived behavioral control are hypothesized to have significant influences on intention to purchase flash sale. The Conceptual framework of this study is adapted from the theoretical study of the theory of planned behavior (TPB).
Design/Methodology/Approach – The sample (n = 436) were collected from online questionnaires by using convenience sampling method. The data were analyzed by using Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) and Structural Equation Model (SEM) to confirm the model’s goodness-of-fit and hypotheses testing.
Findings – Attitude towards flash sale, subjective norms and perceived behavioral control are determinants of purchase intention towards flash sale. There are no significant differences on the regression path of each factor, but the attitude towards flash sale is the strongest predictor of intention to purchase.
Research Limitations/Implications – The findings of this research indicate that attitude towards flash sale, subjective norms and perceived behavioral control contribute to purchase intention of flash sale. Therefore, marketing practitioners are recommended to utilize social media, online communities, and influencers to build positive perceptions and word of mouth towards flash sale.
Originality/value – This study uses the TPB to investigate and examine the influences on consumer’s online purchasing behavior from the context of flash sale.
Paper type - Research paper
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