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dc.contributor.advisorShaikh, Aijaz A.
dc.contributor.authorDhaugoda, Sabina
dc.date.accessioned2021-08-11T06:26:02Z
dc.date.available2021-08-11T06:26:02Z
dc.date.issued2021
dc.identifier.urihttps://jyx.jyu.fi/handle/123456789/77314
dc.description.abstractSince the proliferation of electronic commerce (e-commerce) in the late nineties, an increasing number of customers are taking advantage of its benefits such as convenient online shopping, product/service search, price comparisons etc. However, lack of trust is one of the greatest barriers to online shopping and a major challenge that online businesses face. In today’s world, where competitors are just a click away, it is becoming more challenging for commercial websites to attract new customers and retain the existing ones. This study investigates the relationships between website quality, online trust, behavioural intentions and eWOM intentions in the e-commerce context. Five website quality dimensions were studied to find out which dimensions have a significant positive impact on the formation of online trust. Based on the research objectives, a research model was adopted from previous literature and developed. Seven hypotheses were proposed for the study. The research was conducted using a quantitative approach in which 310 responses were analysed using SPSS tool. The model was assessed using partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) in SmartPLS 3. The findings of this study support previous studies and hypotheses regarding significant influences of website aesthetics, website information quality, and security and privacy assurance on online trust. However, in contrast to the previous studies, website usability and speed of download didn’t have a significant influence on online trust. The results found that the most prominent website dimension is Website aesthetics because of its significant role in influencing online consumer trust by forming an initial impression of the site. Poor web interface causes rejection and mistrust of a website. Moreover, customers expect to find up-to-date information regarding products/services, company, as well as quality and easily accessible content. With the GDPR regulations in the EU, customers expect that online merchants ensure security and privacy concerns. Also, the result showed that positive online trust leads to an increase in behavioural and eWOM intentions. This study provides practical insights to managers about inducing online trust with a high-quality website.en
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dc.format.mimetypeapplication/pdf
dc.language.isoen
dc.subject.otherwebsite quality
dc.subject.otherweb quality dimensions
dc.subject.otheronline trust
dc.subject.othere-Word of mouth intentions
dc.subject.otherbehavioural intentions
dc.titleRole of website quality on online trust in e-commerce context
dc.identifier.urnURN:NBN:fi:jyu-202108114480
dc.type.ontasotPro gradu -tutkielmafi
dc.type.ontasotMaster’s thesisen
dc.contributor.tiedekuntaKauppakorkeakoulufi
dc.contributor.tiedekuntaSchool of Business and Economicsen
dc.contributor.laitosTaloustieteetfi
dc.contributor.laitosBusiness and Economicsen
dc.contributor.yliopistoJyväskylän yliopistofi
dc.contributor.yliopistoUniversity of Jyväskyläen
dc.contributor.oppiaineMarkkinointifi
dc.contributor.oppiaineMarketingen
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dc.rights.copyrightThis publication is copyrighted. You may download, display and print it for Your own personal use. Commercial use is prohibited.en
dc.type.publicationmasterThesis
dc.contributor.oppiainekoodi20423
dc.subject.ysoluottamus
dc.subject.ysoverkkokauppa
dc.subject.ysolaatu
dc.subject.ysoWWW-sivut
dc.subject.ysotrust
dc.subject.ysoelectronic commerce
dc.subject.ysoquality
dc.subject.ysoweb pages
dc.format.contentfulltext
dc.type.okmG2


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