Research Article

GIS-Supported Assessment of Consumption Habits in Different Periods due to COVID-19

Number: Advanced Online Publication Early Pub Date: May 28, 2025
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GIS-Supported Assessment of Consumption Habits in Different Periods due to COVID-19

Abstract

The rapid advancement of information and communication technologies has deeply integrated the internet into everyday life, notably transforming shopping habits towards increased online activity. The onset of the Covid-19 pandemic in late 2019 significantly changed consumer behavior and consumption patterns, with the pandemic’s spread and government-imposed social distancing measures driving a shift to online shopping. Retailers responded by enhancing their online order handling capabilities, expanding the reach of online shopping. This study investigates the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on online shopping habits using Geographic Information Systems (GIS), spanning three phases: the pre-pandemic period (10 February 2020 - 1 August 2020), the peak pandemic restrictions, and the “new normal” phase of eased restrictions. Focused on Ankara’s online market data, the research compares online shopping trends across these periods. Results align with existing literature, showing an increase in online shopping during the pandemic, with a decline following the relaxation of restrictions. Higher socioeconomic status (SES) groups showed a greater propensity for online shopping, while lower SES groups spent a larger share of their shopping on food. Notably, the highest SES group, Group A, spent 5.94% of their GDP on shopping during the P2 period, with 85% of this expenditure on food, highlighting a stark contrast with other SES groups.

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Supporting Institution

TUBITAK

Project Number

119C200 2244

Thanks

This publication, within the framework of University-Industry Cooperation between Eskişehir Technical University and Başarsoft, Prof. Dr. It has been prepared within the scope of Başarsoft Academy program carried out by Alper Çabuk and TUBITAK supported project numbered 119C200 2244. The authors thank the Marketyo administrators for their support and the valuable online sales data they provided.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Computer Software

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

May 28, 2025

Publication Date

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Submission Date

May 16, 2025

Acceptance Date

May 20, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Number: Advanced Online Publication

APA
Yılmazel, B., Şenyel Kürkçüoğlu, M. A., Özenen Kavlak, M., Dabanli, A., Küçükpehlivan, T., Mendi, A. F., Ünal, H. T., & Çabuk, S. N. (2025). GIS-Supported Assessment of Consumption Habits in Different Periods due to COVID-19. GSI Journals Serie C: Advancements in Information Sciences and Technologies, Advanced Online Publication, 123-140. https://izlik.org/JA82PH28SX
AMA
1.Yılmazel B, Şenyel Kürkçüoğlu MA, Özenen Kavlak M, et al. GIS-Supported Assessment of Consumption Habits in Different Periods due to COVID-19. AIST. 2025;(Advanced Online Publication):123-140. https://izlik.org/JA82PH28SX
Chicago
Yılmazel, Burcu, Müzeyyen Anıl Şenyel Kürkçüoğlu, Mehtap Özenen Kavlak, et al. 2025. “GIS-Supported Assessment of Consumption Habits in Different Periods Due to COVID-19”. GSI Journals Serie C: Advancements in Information Sciences and Technologies, no. Advanced Online Publication: 123-40. https://izlik.org/JA82PH28SX.
EndNote
Yılmazel B, Şenyel Kürkçüoğlu MA, Özenen Kavlak M, Dabanli A, Küçükpehlivan T, Mendi AF, Ünal HT, Çabuk SN (May 1, 2025) GIS-Supported Assessment of Consumption Habits in Different Periods due to COVID-19. GSI Journals Serie C: Advancements in Information Sciences and Technologies Advanced Online Publication 123–140.
IEEE
[1]B. Yılmazel et al., “GIS-Supported Assessment of Consumption Habits in Different Periods due to COVID-19”, AIST, no. Advanced Online Publication, pp. 123–140, May 2025, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA82PH28SX
ISNAD
Yılmazel, Burcu - Şenyel Kürkçüoğlu, Müzeyyen Anıl - Özenen Kavlak, Mehtap - Dabanli, Ahmet - Küçükpehlivan, Tuncay - Mendi, Arif Furkan - Ünal, Hasan Tolga - Çabuk, Saye Nihan. “GIS-Supported Assessment of Consumption Habits in Different Periods Due to COVID-19”. GSI Journals Serie C: Advancements in Information Sciences and Technologies. Advanced Online Publication (May 1, 2025): 123-140. https://izlik.org/JA82PH28SX.
JAMA
1.Yılmazel B, Şenyel Kürkçüoğlu MA, Özenen Kavlak M, Dabanli A, Küçükpehlivan T, Mendi AF, Ünal HT, Çabuk SN. GIS-Supported Assessment of Consumption Habits in Different Periods due to COVID-19. AIST. 2025;:123–140.
MLA
Yılmazel, Burcu, et al. “GIS-Supported Assessment of Consumption Habits in Different Periods Due to COVID-19”. GSI Journals Serie C: Advancements in Information Sciences and Technologies, no. Advanced Online Publication, May 2025, pp. 123-40, https://izlik.org/JA82PH28SX.
Vancouver
1.Burcu Yılmazel, Müzeyyen Anıl Şenyel Kürkçüoğlu, Mehtap Özenen Kavlak, Ahmet Dabanli, Tuncay Küçükpehlivan, Arif Furkan Mendi, Hasan Tolga Ünal, Saye Nihan Çabuk. GIS-Supported Assessment of Consumption Habits in Different Periods due to COVID-19. AIST [Internet]. 2025 May 1;(Advanced Online Publication):123-40. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA82PH28SX