Compulsive buying (CB) is a proposed disorder of dysregulated buying behaviour that is associated with high rates of Axis I comorbidity, particularly depression and anxiety. It has been proposed that purchasing behaviours may serve as a maladaptive means of alleviating negative affect in vulnerable individuals. The aim of the current study was to experimentally manipulate affect to test this mo...

This article presents an evaluation approach for alternative electronic market designs and examines the impact of introducing an IT-enabled innovation (a social communication tool to support group coordination) in an online group-buying market in terms of group decision-making and economic performance. Drawing on theory from economics, decision theory, and information systems, we present a comp...

impulse buying is a significant aspect of consumer behavior and a critical concept in the marketplace. dramatic increases in consumption and possibility of credit buying all over the world has provided appropriate situations for impulse buying, however there is little information about impulse buying in eastern and in transition societies and economies. the purpose of this study is to develop a...

The online intermediary connects merchants whose products and services it offers, end-customers who do shopping through the intermediary, but consume traditionally. Customer satisfaction is a prerequisite to e-loyalty, in these models, depends on both parties, merchant. Consequently, important for intermediaries know if e-loyalty can be threatened by poor service delivered merchants. Our goal i...

One of the main methods shopping for many consumers during COVID-19 pandemic was through online community group-buying. This method caters to consumer demand reducing contact and centralized procurement. However, some group-buying platforms could not attract consumers, participation low. Therefore, determining which factors affect consumers’ willingness use group buying is important. Based on U...