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Futuristic VR image presentation technique for better mobile commerce effectiveness

모바일 상거래 효과를 높이기 위한 미래형 VR 이미지 프레젠테이션 기술

  • Park, Ji-seop (Busan Catholic University, Department of Business Information)
  • 박지섭 (부산가톨릭대학교 경영정보학과)
  • Received : 2021.01.05
  • Accepted : 2021.01.16
  • Published : 2021.01.25
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Abstract

Previous studies show that VR images can influence consumers' attitudes and behaviors by evoking imagination. In this study, we introduce a reality-based closed-loop 3D image (hereafter Virtualgraph). Then we try to see whether such image would increase evocativeness in a mobile commerce environment and whether higher telepresence of the visual image of a product can increase the purchase intention of that product. In order to find the above, we developed a model comprised of constructs containing telepresence, perceived value price, perceived food quality, and vividness of visual imagery questionnaire (VVIQ). We used Virtualgraph application to conduct an experiment, and then conducted an interview as well as a survey. As results of the experiment, survey and interview, we found the followings. First, users evoke imagination better with Virtualgraph than with still images. Second, increased evocativeness affects purchase intention if the perceived quality of fresh food product is satif actory. Third, increased evocativeness makes users value products higher and do even much higher when the perceived quality of fresh food product is good. From the interview, we could find that the experimental group had higher purchase intentions and perceived products as more expensive ones. Also, they perceived images of products clearer and more vivid than did the control group. We also discuss the strategic implications of using Virtualgraph in mobile shopping malls.

VR 이미지는 상상력을 불러일으켜 소비자의 태도와 행동에 영향을 미칠 수 있다. 본 연구에서는 현실 기반의 닫힌 루프 3D 영상 (이하 Virtualgraph)을 소개한다. 그리고 이러한 이미지가 모바일 커머스 환경에서 소비자의 연상을 증가시킬 수 있는지, 제품의 시각적 이미지의 높은 원격 현전성이 해당 제품의 구매 의도를 높일 수 있는지를 살펴본다. 이를 위해서 우리는 원격 현전성, 지각된 가치 가격, 지각된 음식의 질, 시각적 이미지의 생생함에 대한 질문지(VVIQ)로 구성된 모델을 개발하였다. 우리는 Virtualgraph 응용 프로그램을 사용하여 실험을 수행한 후 인터뷰와 설문 조사를 수행하였다. 실험, 설문 조사, 인터뷰 결과 우리는 다음과 같은 사항들을 알 수 있었다. 첫째, 사용자는 정지 이미지보다 Virtualgraph로 연상을 더 잘한다. 둘째, 신선 식품의 지각된 품질이 만족스럽다면 증가된 연상은 구매 의도에 영향을 미친다. 셋째, 증가된 연상은 상품을 높게 평가하게 하며, 신선 식품의 지각된 품질이 좋다면 그 평가는 더 높아진다. 인터뷰에서 우리는 Virtualgraph를 사용한 실험 그룹이 구매 의도가 더 높고 제품을 더 비싼 것으로 인식했음을 알 수 있었다. 또한 실험 그룹이 제품 이미지를 더 선명하고 생생하게 인식하였다. 마지막으로 우리는 모바일 쇼핑몰에서 Virtualgraph를 사용할 때의 전략적 시사점에 대해서 논의한다.

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