英文摘要 |
Facebook check in has been becoming an important viral marketing means for merchants to attract customers sharing their location related information to others through providing some discount. However, a few studies examine what benefits that customers can obtain from the using of check in, as well as what benefits support users to continuously use check in. Based on the Uses and Gratifications Theory and Theory of Reasoned Action, the aim of this study was to explore the benefits that individuals may obtain from their check in behavior. Furthermore, how these benefits influence their intention toward continuous using check in was investigated as well. The results show that by using the check in service, the effects that users can obtain include social benefits (emotional supports and informational supports), psychology benefits (show off), and physical benefits (information record and discount). Among these benefits, information record, emotional support, and discount were the significant factors that positively enhanced users' attitude toward check in, which in turn promoted their intention to continuously use check in service. Finally, this study provided some suggestions to merchants while they intend to use check in service as a viral marketing means. |