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Perceived risk factors assessment: during pandemic via digital buying

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  • P. Nagesh
  • Sindu Bharath
  • T.S. Nanjundeswaraswamy
  • S. Tejus

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Purpose - The present study is intended to assess the risk factors associated with digital buying. Also aims to design and develop an instrument to assess the digital buyers risk factor score (DBRFS) in light of pandemic. Design/methodology/approach - Present investigation uses a quantitative approach to achieve the stated objectives. The survey instrument for the purpose of assessing risk factors associated with digital buying was developed in two phases. The present study adopts theory of planned behaviour (TPB), built based on the theory of reasoned action (TRA). The data were collected and analysed considering 500 valid responses, sampling unit being digital buyers using social media platforms in tyre-II city of India. The data collection was undertaken between June 2021 and August 2021. The instrument is designed and validated using exploratory factor analysis (EFA) followed by confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). Findings - The present research identified six perceived risk factors that are associated with digital buying; contractual risk, social risk, psychological risk, perceived quality risk, financial risk and time risk. The DBRFS of male is 3.7585, while female is 3.7137. Thus, risk taking by the male and female is at par. For the age group 15–30, DBRFS is 3.6761, while age group 31–45 noted as 3.7889 and for the 46–50 age groups it is measured as 3.9649. Practical implications - The marketers are expected to have the knowledge about how people responds to the pandemic. The outcome of the research helps to understand consumer behaviour but disentangling consumer’s “black box” is challenging especially during global distress. The present study outcome helps the digital shopkeepers to respond positively to meet the needs of digital buying. Originality/value - The scale development and to quantify the DBRFS. A deeper understanding of about digital consumers during pandemics will help digital shopkeepers to connect issues related digital buying.

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  • P. Nagesh & Sindu Bharath & T.S. Nanjundeswaraswamy & S. Tejus, 2024. "Perceived risk factors assessment: during pandemic via digital buying," PSU Research Review, Emerald Group Publishing Limited, vol. 8(3), pages 920-939, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:eme:prrpps:prr-07-2022-0097
    DOI: 10.1108/PRR-07-2022-0097
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