Exploring the moderators and causal process of trust transfer in online-to-offline commerce

Lin Xiao, Yucheng Zhang and Bin Fu

Journal of Business Research, 2019, vol. 98, issue C, 214-226

Abstract: This study attempted to explore the boundary conditions of trust transfer in the online-to-offline commerce context, which is overlooked in prior research. In Study 1, cross-sectional data were collected from 417 consumers to examine the research model. In Study 2, to confirm causality of trust transfer, longitudinal data were collected and analyzed using a cross-lagged panel model. Results indicated that trust in the intermediary platform positively influences trust in the user community, which further positively influences trust in the focal merchant. Perceived effectiveness of dispute resolution strengthens the impact of trust in the intermediary platform on trust in the focal merchant, while perceived effectiveness of the feedback mechanisms strengthens the impact of trust in the user community on trust in the focal merchant. From a theoretical perspective, this study extends insights into trust transfer theory by identifying the boundary conditions of trust transfer. From a practical perspective, it informs intermediary platforms on how to manage dispute resolution and feedback mechanisms effectively to succeed in online-to-offline commerce. It also helps merchants in selecting the most effective intermediary platforms with which to cooperate.

Keywords: Perceived effectiveness of dispute resolution; Moderators of trust transfer; Online-to-offline commerce; Perceived effectiveness of feedback mechanisms (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2019
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jbusres.2019.01.069

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