| 英文摘要 |
Clickbait has become ubiquitous as an online advertising tactic in recent years. However, little research attention has been paid to the effect of clickbait and how it is perceived by viewers. To explain how clickbait affects viewers’satisfaction with the ad, we propose a model based on the expectation disconfirmation theory and the incongruityresolution model of humor. We investigate how the incongruity caused by clickbait influences viewer satisfaction, and how incongruity resolution moderates that influence. The results of the experiment show that incongruity between the ad headline and the content can reduce ad value, but if the incongruity can be resolved, it can also generate delight (i.e., happiness), which enhances ad effectiveness. The research findings can help advertisers and content providers to design more effective clickbait advertisements. |