The influence of self-construal and co-consumption others on consumer complaining behavior |
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Authors: | Wei Wei Li Miao Liping A Cai Howard Adler |
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Institution: | School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907-0327, United States |
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Abstract: | Consumers show great individual variability in complaining behavior even after experiencing similar service failures. The present study examined the effect of self-construal and co-consumption others on consumer complaining behavior following a service failure. Based on an experimental study with a sample of 202 in a restaurant context, MANCOVA results revealed significant effects of self-construal on voice response and switching behavior. The results also showed a significant interaction effect of self-construal and the presence of co-consumption others on switching behavior. The findings shed light into the intrapersonal and interpersonal dynamics at work when consumers react to service failures. Theoretical and managerial implications of the findings are also discussed. |
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Keywords: | Service failure Service recovery Self-construal Co-consumption others Consumer complaining behavior |
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