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e‐WOM Scale: word‐of‐mouth measurement scale for e‐services context
Abstract
In this article, using data from a survey of 218 consumers across two samples, we propose a measurement scale for word of mouth (e‐WOM scale) in the context of electronic service. A battery of statistical tests reveals that the WOM construct encompasses four dimensions: WOM intensity, positive valence WOM, negative valence WOM, and WOM content. Our proposed e‐WOM scale can be used as a strategic tool for business managers aiming to improve their word‐of‐mouth marketing strategies. Copyright © 2010 ASAC. Published by John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
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Metadata
- Authors
- Goyette, I., Ricard, L., Bergeron, J., & Marticotte, F.
- Venue
- Canadian Journal of Administrative Sciences / Revue Canadienne des Sciences de l'Administration
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Published
- 2010-03
- Volume
- 27
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 5-23
- ISSN
- 0825-0383 (ISSN-L)
- 1936-4490
- OpenAlex
- W2088697777
- Cited by
- 698
- References
- 52
- FWCI
- 28.17
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
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