Bu çalışmada; müşteri sadakati ile ağızdan ağıza iletişimin satın alma davranışlarına etkilerinin yanında tüketicilerin demografik özelliklerinin de satın alma davranışları üzerinde anlamlı bir farklılığa neden olup olmadığının belirlenmiştir. Araştırma verileri, Trabzon il merkezinde 450 kişiye yüz yüze anket yöntemi uygulanarak elde edilmiştir. Araştırma verileri Cronbach Alfa Katsayısı yöntemi, Faktör Analizi, Tek Yönlü Varyans Analizi, Bağımsız Örneklem t Testi ve Çoklu Regresyon Analizi ile test edilmiştir. Araştırma sonucunda, müşteri sadakati ile ağızdan ağıza iletişimin tüketici satın alma davranışlarını etkilediği ve tüketici demografik özelliklerinden sadece meslek gruplarının satın alma davranışlarında anlamlı bir farklılığa neden olduğu saptanmıştır.
Anahtar Kelimeler: Müşteri Sadakati, Ağızdan Ağıza İletişim, Tüketici Davranışları
JEL Sınıflandırması: M00
WORD OF MOUTH COMMUNICATION AND CUSTOMER LOYALTY EFFECT OF CONSUMER BUYING BEHAVIOR: AN APPLICATION OF ELECTRONIC GOODS SECTOR
Abstract
In this study, the effects of customer loyalty and word-of-mouth communication on purchasing behavior have been examined. This study also aimed to understand whether demographic differences cause any significant difference on purchasing behavior of the customers. The data used in this study have been collected at Trabzon downtown by using face-to-face survey with 450 people. In order to ensure the validity and the reliability of the data, Cronbach Alpha Coefficient has been utilized. Analysis of the data was made using Factor Analysis, One-Way Analysis of Variance, t-Test and Multiple Regression. The results indicated that customer loyalty and word-of-mouth communication affect purchasing behavior. In terms of the demographic groups, the results revealed significant difference only in occupation.
Keywords: Customer Loyalty, Word of Mouth, Consumer Behavior
JEL Classification: M00
In this study, the effects of customer loyalty and word-of-mouth communication on purchasing behavior have been examined. This study also aimed to understand whether demographic differences cause any significant difference on purchasing behavior of the customers. The data used in this study have been collected at Trabzon downtown by using face-to-face survey with 450 people. In order to ensure the validity and the reliability of the data, Cronbach Alpha Coefficient has been utilized. Analysis of the data was made using Factor Analysis, One-Way Analysis of Variance, t-Test and Multiple Regression. The results indicated that customer loyalty and word-of-mouth communication affect purchasing behavior. In terms of the demographic groups, the results revealed significant difference only in occupation
Primary Language | English |
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Journal Section | Articles |
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Publication Date | June 20, 2015 |
Published in Issue | Year 2015 Issue: 15 |
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