Consideration set size, variety seeking and the satisfaction-repurchase loyalty relationship at a product category level
Asia Pacific Journal of Marketing and Logistics
ISSN: 1355-5855
Article publication date: 6 September 2013
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to explore the combined moderator role of consideration set size (CSS) and variety seeking (VS) on the satisfaction-loyalty relationship, and uses theories and findings mostly from the brand literature to test some hypotheses at a product category level.
Design/methodology/approach
The authors use survey data of 487 Vietnamese consumers in a food context. A structural equation modelling (SEM) approach for moderator analysis with latent constructs is used to test the hypotheses.
Findings
CSS has a positive effect on CRL, while VS has a negative effect on CRL. CSS is found to have a positive moderator effect on the category satisfaction-category repurchase loyalty relationship. More interestingly, CSS still interacts with VS to positively influence this relationship.
Research limitations/implications
The object and setting of this study is limited to one product category in one market. The nature of causality is problematic due to the use of survey design.
Practical implications
Those findings imply that a product category extension with alternatives providing complementary benefits will have a higher chance of success with satisfied consumers, especially those with high VS, than with less satisfied consumers.
Social implications
The study recommends that people should vary their diet to achieve different kinds of vitamins, minerals and tastes for their health. Similarly, the tourism industry should satisfy tourists ' variety-seeking needs by exploring new categories.
Originality/value
This study contributes to the literature by discussing and highlighting positive moderator effects of CSS and VS on the satisfaction-loyalty relationship at a product category level. The findings are contrast with brand literature which confirms negative moderator effects of CSS and VS on this relationship.
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Acknowledgements
This work was performed within the Project SRV 2701-NORAD. The financing of the work by the Norwegian Government is gratefully acknowledged.
Citation
Huy Tuu, H. and Ottar Olsen, S. (2013), "Consideration set size, variety seeking and the satisfaction-repurchase loyalty relationship at a product category level", Asia Pacific Journal of Marketing and Logistics, Vol. 25 No. 4, pp. 590-613. https://doi.org/10.1108/APJML-09-2012-0102
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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