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Parasocial Interaction between Browser and Poster in Virtual Communities: An Empirical Study on dianping.com |
BAO Dun-An, DONG Da-Hai, MENG Xiang-Hua |
1. Ludong University, Yantai, Shangdong, China; 2. Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, LiaoNing, China |
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Abstract The goal of this research is to probe the mechanism of the parasocial interaction relationship between browser and poster in virtual communities. The results indicate that: i) elements from information aspect have greater effects on browser’ perceived parasocial interaction relationship of poster than elements from aspect of poster’s character; ii) as browser perceived parasocial interaction relationship of poster stronger, they generate buying intentions more intensively and show more loyalty to the virtual community; iii) browser attachment style has moderation effect on browsers’ perceived parasocial interaction relationship of poster.
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Received: 10 June 2010
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