英文摘要 |
Smartphones have become mainstream products, especially for apps that create diverse content and can generate new business models. The mobile instant messaging (MIM) service is one the most frequently used apps. It not only changes communication behavior but also creates new approaches toward business. Therefore, the current study aims to examine the predictors of stickiness of an MIM service among smartphone users. The research framework was based on the theory of consumption value, perceived value, and social influence theory, with the objective to evaluate why people stick to the MIM service. Data collected from 495 valid respondents were analyzed using the structural equation model (SEM). The results indicated that consumption value and social environment both affect the continued usage intention for MIM services. Moreover, this study shows that social influence is the main prompt for continued use as well as stickiness behavior. |