• 한국식생활문화학회지
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• 제21권5호
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• pp.536-540
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• 2006

The purposes of this study were 1) to analyze the correlation between Word-of-Mouth(WOM) message sender credibility and WOM effect and 2) to analyze the differences of WOM message sender creadibility and WOM effect in off-line and on-line WOM communication. The messages were created as a form of scenario for this study. Respondents were asked to evaluate the message sender credibility and predict WOM behaviors after reading given scenario. The questionnaires were distributed to 200 customers and a total of 175 questionnaires were used for analysis(87.5%). The statistical analysis was conducted using SPSS Win(12.0) for descriptive analysis, paired t-test, factor analysis, correlation analysis. The positive off-line WOM message sender was considered as more credible(p<.001) than on-line WOM message sender. 'Message sender credibility' is correlated with 'attitude formation' in both channels, but 'reliable' factor of 'credibility' variable is not significantly correlated with 'attitude change'.

• 정보학연구
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• 제8권3호
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• pp.73-82
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• 2005

The present paper aims to examine the relationship between the online word of mouth(WOM) contents and the WOM effect and to see how receivers' features such as product knowledge and involvement level influence the WOM received. For that purpose, we categorize WOM contents into two subcategories; product news and personal experience. The WOM effect, in turn, is into the WOM received. Survey questionnaires were given to 268 collegians as to their online WOM activities to purchase MP3 players. SPSS 10.0 package was employed as the method of statistical analysis. We report the following results. First, product news is shown to exert a greater effect on the WOM received than personal experience. Second, their product knowledge plays a moderating role in the relationship between the WOM contents and the WOM received. Finally, it is shown that the factor of involvement level moderates the relationship between the WOM contents and the WOM received. The current paper attempts to develop a hypothetical relationship between WOM information and WOM received and to provide a theoretical foundation for the practical online marketing. We must admit the methodological limitations with respect to subjects and samples. It should be worthwhile, however, to compare online and off-line marketing and to expand the range of research in the current line of thought.

• 한국병원경영학회지
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• 제15권4호
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• pp.143-164
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• 2010

Although word-of-mouth (WOM) has been regarded as one of the very important topics in consumer research, its effects on other aspects of consumer behavior have been scarcely investigated in the context of health-care service industry. The WOM literature also suggests that it is essential for medical care service organizations in fierce competition to adopt WOM communication as a competitive weapon so as to be able to stay ahead of competition. The goal of this research was set to empirically study various relationships between antecedent variables, WOM acceptance, and purchase of medical care services. Specifically, drawing on the WOM literature, eight antecedents to WOM acceptance were selected first. Based on the relevant literature, seven sets of hypotheses on the relationships among antecedents to WOM, WOM acceptance, purchase intention and purchase of medical services were developed. Data were collected via an on-line survey. A total of 571 out of 600 responses turned out to be usable. The major findings of this study can be summarized as follows: First, 6 out of 8 antecedent variables to WOM acceptance were found to be positively affect WOM acceptance. However, the effects of (1) "newness of technology" pertaining to medical care service characteristics and (2) "involvement in health", one of receiver characteristics, were found to be insignificant. Second, most moderating effects on the relationship between purchase and purchase intention of medical care services were found to be insignificant with one exception. That is, elapse of time was found to be a marginally significant moderator on the relationship between purchase and purchase intention of medical care services. Third, it was found that the higher the WOM acceptance, the higher the purchase intention of medical care services. Finally, the effect of WOM acceptance was found to be particularly strong when WOM contents were perceived as useful and positive. Overall, it seems essential for hospitals to actively adopt WOM communication as a competitive marketing tool if they plan to improve their business performance. In this respect, the current study may serve to improve the business performance of hospitals by way of providing theoretical and empirical evidence on the effects of WOM communication variables on WOM acceptance and medical care service purchase.

• 한국의류산업학회지
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• 제14권3호
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• pp.381-389
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• 2012

This study presents a marketing communication strategy from the aspect of new consumption orientation. Consumer preference on ads media, on-line ads media, and WOM usage were examined for new consumption orientation groups. This study was executed in a question survey format. A total of 182 questionnaires were obtained and data were analyzed by PASW 18.0 and AMOS 7. The results were as follows. First, 8 types of consumption orientation factors were revealed; 'impulsive purchase', 'promotion oriented', 'social contribution', 'passive conformity', 'innovative', 'conspicuous', 'rational', and 'environmental conservation'. Then 4 groups were formed, 'Rational & Positive', 'Conspicuous Conforming', 'Positive Social Interested' and 'Low Price Oriented'. Second, communication responses were analyzed through consumption orientation groups. The 'Rational & Positive' group responded positively to every type of advertising media (especially new media). The 'Conspicuous Conforming' and 'Positive Social Interested' groups preferred traditional media such as TV, radio, and magazines; in addition, the 'Low Price Oriented' group liked only online banner ads. For WOM preference, the 'Rational & Positive' and 'Positive Social Interested' group preferred verbal consumer information like WOM. In distribution types, the just 'Positive Social Interested' group revealed a significant result for internet shopping malls. The results from this study will help establish marketing communication strategies based on the features of consumption orientation.

• 한국의류학회지
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• 제31권3호
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• pp.410-419
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• 2007

The purposes of this study were to segment consumers by on-line word of month and to find the differences among the segmented groups in regard to fashion involvement, internet perceived risk, and internet purchase behavior. The subjects of this study were female consumers who were members of online cafe in Korea. The data were collected during October, 2004. The respondents returned the questionnaires through internet and 480 questionnaires were finally used in the data analysis. The statistical analyses used for the study were factor analysis, cluster analysis, t-test, and $X^2-test$. The results showed that word-of·mouth communication on internet(e-WOM) is composed of two factors, word-of-mouth transmission and word-of-mouth acceptance. These two factors were put under cluster analysis and were classified into two groups of the word-of·mouth communication: WOM group and non-WOM group. T-test showed that word-of-mouth communication groups were significantly different in regard to fashion involvement, internet perceived risk, and internet purchase behavior. For example, WOM group was more uncertain of their clothing choices, put more weight on the internal factors of clothing selection, and was a frequent purchaser of internet fashion products. Internet fashion business needs to implement the proper marketing strategies based on the results of the study.

• 산경연구논집
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• 제13권4호
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• pp.35-49
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• 2022

Purpose - According to the recently changing consumer smart environment and consumer decision-making process, this study investigates the structural relationship between electronic(online) WOM information characteristics and brand community experience value types on specific brand reliability and brand transformation. In particular, the characteristics of word of mouth information and the experience value of brand community users were divided into detailed fac tors and approached. Methodology - In order to proceed with this study, we review previous studies and setting hypotheses. The hypothesis was verified through a survey that was conducted for the consumers with online consumption activities in less than six months. With reference to previous studies, operational definition was made for the questionnaire design. In order to verify the hypothesis, 282 people were statistically analyzed through the survey This data were used for AMOS for confirm hypothesis established. Results - eWOM information characteristics were classified into usefulness, timeliness and un-bias, and online community experience values were classified into interaction, playfulness, and virtuality. In addition, it is to investigate the relationship between the brand reliability and user's experience value in brad community. The main results are as follows. The first result was that usefulness and un-bias, which are the eWOM information characteristics had a positive effect on forming brand reliability. However, the factor of timeliness did not affect brand reliability. Second, in terms of user experience value and brand reliability in the brand community. It was fo und that experience values such as interaction, playfulness, and vituality all had a positive influence on brand reliability. Third, it was found that brand reliability has a positive influence on the on-line conversion activity of users. Conclusions - Through this study, the field of online consumer behavior research is expanding, and this study suggested that careful management is necessary according to the type or characteristics of eWOM information. Additionally, it presents the importance of the user's empirical value in the brand community influencing brand attitude and reliability. In practice, the implementation of the marketing communication mix in digital marketing has recently been underway to enhance the conversion behavior of users. At this level, it also reveals the preceding factors that increase user conversion behavior.

• 정보관리연구
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• 제43권1호
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• pp.109-134
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• 2012

본 연구에서는 최근 모바일 산업의 화두인 애플리케이션 마켓에서의 구전 수용 과정에 초점을 두고, 구전 커뮤니케이션의 주요 특성이 구전 정보의 신뢰와 구전 수용 과정에 어떠한 영향을 미치는지 실증적으로 분석하고자 한다. 이를 위해 애플리케이션 시장에 대한 이해와 온라인 구전 커뮤니케이션 및 정교화 가능성 모델에 대한 선행연구를 기반으로 온라인 구전 수용의 영향 요인들을 도출하고, 연구가설을 설정하였다. 모바일 애플리케이션 마켓에서 리뷰를 이용해 본 경험이 있는 스마트폰 사용자를 대상으로 설문조사를 실시한 결과, 모바일 애플리케이션 마켓에서 소비자들이 온라인 리뷰를 수용하기 위한 선행 요인으로 리뷰에 대한 신뢰를 제시하였고, 신뢰를 느끼기 위해서 리뷰내용의 품질에 대한 긍정적 평가와 전달되는 설명의 선명함, 의견의 중립성이 필요함을 실증적으로 증명하였다. 본 연구의 이론적 시사점은 구전에 대한 연구들을 바탕으로 다른 온라인 매체에 비해 상대적으로 의사 결정을 위한 판단 단서가 적은 모바일 애플리케이션 마켓이라는 환경에서 구전 신뢰에 영향을 줄 수 있는 변인들을 찾고 이를 개념화한 데 있으며 실무적 관점에서 보면, 온라인 리뷰 수용의 선행 요인들을 살펴보면서 어떠한 속성을 기업이나 개발자들이 전략적으로 활용할 수 있는지 시사점을 제시했다고 할 수 있다.

• 한국융합학회논문지
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• 제12권7호
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• pp.133-142
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• 2021

본 연구는 온라인 교육의 효과를 학습자들이 수업 관련 특정 이슈들에 대한 적극적 탐색과 공유의 측면으로 확대하여 살펴보고자 선행연구를 바탕으로, 이슈를 탐색하도록 유도하는 동기의 두 유형(개인적, 사회적)과 인게이지먼트, 이슈콘텐츠에 대한 태도, SNS구전의도 모형을 검증하였다. 연구결과, 학습자들의 두 동기는 인게이지먼트에 정(+)의 영향력을 미치고 있었으며, 인게이지먼트가 증가할수록 이슈콘텐츠 태도와 SNS 구전의도는 긍정적으로 나타났다. 본 연구에서는 스스로 학습을 진행하도록 유도하는 인게이지먼트의 역할을 확인할 수 있으며, 인게이지먼트의 증가를 위해 수업내용뿐만 아니라 사회적, 개인적 동기를 활용해야할 필요성을 제안한다.