The Power of Choice: Examining How Selection Mechanisms Shape Decision-making in Online Community Engagement
學年 112
學期 2
出版(發表)日期 2024-05-21
作品名稱 The Power of Choice: Examining How Selection Mechanisms Shape Decision-making in Online Community Engagement
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著者 Fang, Yu-hui
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著錄名稱、卷期、頁數 Decision Support Systems 182, 114250
摘要 The significance of online communities in our lives is indisputable. These communities take various forms, including social networking sites, brand communities, and virtual platforms, where individuals digitally connect and interact. This article suggests that users' perceptions and beliefs about online communities are shaped by multiple selection mechanisms, which significantly influence decision-making processes related to community participation. This article is supported by two studies, with the second study building upon the first. Study 1 retrospectively explores selection mechanisms by drawing from network theory, social capital theory, and motivation theory. Through principal component analysis, these mechanisms are identified and categorized as community selection mechanisms. In Study 2, the focus shifts to examining whether these mechanisms lead to differences in community engagement behaviors. These behaviors encompass intentions to continue participating, knowledge sharing, and electronic word-of-mouth (e-WOM). By comparing various communities based on their characteristics, the results reveal that each selection mechanism holds varying degrees of importance in influencing community engagement. For instance, content gratification is a key mechanism for the selection of professional and travel communities, but it lacks significance as a predictor for the game community. These findings not only advance our understanding of community selection mechanisms but also provides valuable insights for businesses looking to optimize their decision-making processes.
關鍵字 Online community;Selection mechanism;Preferential attachment;Community engagement;Decision making;Knowledge sharing
語言 en
ISSN 1873-5797
期刊性質 國外
收錄於 SCI
產學合作
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國別 USA
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出版型式 ,電子版,紙本
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