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Factors influencing the choice to shop online : a psychological study in a South African context
Dissertation (MA)--University of Pretoria, 2008.
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| spelling | oai:repository.up.ac.za:2263/29792 Factors influencing the choice to shop online : a psychological study in a South African context Wagner, Claire maraydeswardt@yahoo.com De Swardt, Maray Annelise Internet South africa Offline shopping Aspects influencing online shopping Reasons for shopping online Products least purchased online Products purchased most online Constructions Site recommendation Advantages of online shopping Qualitative research design Regularity of online shopping Social constructionism Online shopping UCTD Dissertation (MA)--University of Pretoria, 2008. As the Internet and online shopping is growing at a very fast pace worldwide, investigating this phenomenon within a South African context is crucial considering that it is a relatively new trend in this country. Typical of new trends and phenomena is the absence of research already conducted, resulting in a lack of existing literature. Very few studies have examined the factors and reasons that entice South Africans to utilise this modern shopping channel, and even less have used an in-depth, qualitative approach. To assist in filling this void, this research study examines people’s reasons for taking up or not taking up online shopping, from a South African perspective. A snowball sampling method was used to identify participants fitting the predetermined sample criteria and in-depth qualitative interviews were conducted with all participants. The theoretical approach used in the analysis was social constructionism. Findings are presented by means of constructions identified during the data analysis, and these indicated that saving time, the convenience of products being increasingly available and accessible and being able to make price comparisons easily are the main advantages of online shopping. Main disadvantages were not being able to touch and feel products, and the absence of a salesperson. Limitations of the research are discussed, along with recommendations for online retailers and future research. Psychology unrestricted 2013-09-07T16:38:57Z 2008-12-15 2013-09-07T16:38:57Z 2008-09-05 2008-12-15 2008-11-25 Dissertation a 2008 E1160/gm http://hdl.handle.net/2263/29792 http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-11252008-120107/ © University of Pretoria 2008 E1160/ application/pdf University of Pretoria |
| spellingShingle | Internet South africa Offline shopping Aspects influencing online shopping Reasons for shopping online Products least purchased online Products purchased most online Constructions Site recommendation Advantages of online shopping Qualitative research design Regularity of online shopping Social constructionism Online shopping UCTD Factors influencing the choice to shop online : a psychological study in a South African context |
| title | Factors influencing the choice to shop online : a psychological study in a South African context |
| title_full | Factors influencing the choice to shop online : a psychological study in a South African context |
| title_fullStr | Factors influencing the choice to shop online : a psychological study in a South African context |
| title_full_unstemmed | Factors influencing the choice to shop online : a psychological study in a South African context |
| title_short | Factors influencing the choice to shop online : a psychological study in a South African context |
| title_sort | factors influencing the choice to shop online a psychological study in a south african context |
| topic | Internet South africa Offline shopping Aspects influencing online shopping Reasons for shopping online Products least purchased online Products purchased most online Constructions Site recommendation Advantages of online shopping Qualitative research design Regularity of online shopping Social constructionism Online shopping UCTD |
| url | http://hdl.handle.net/2263/29792 http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-11252008-120107/ |