@article{ART001866599},
author={Jee-Won Kang and Namkung Young},
title={Customers' Desired Value of Restaurant Information Search on SNS: An application of Laddering Technique},
journal={Journal of Tourism Sciences},
issn={1226-0533},
year={2014},
volume={38},
number={3},
pages={81-102}
TY - JOUR
AU - Jee-Won Kang
AU - Namkung Young
TI - Customers' Desired Value of Restaurant Information Search on SNS: An application of Laddering Technique
JO - Journal of Tourism Sciences
PY - 2014
VL - 38
IS - 3
PB - The Tourism Sciences Society Of Korea
SP - 81
EP - 102
SN - 1226-0533
AB - The purpose of this study was to identify customers' desired value of restaurant information search on SNS applying the means-end chain theory and the laddering technique. In-depth interview was undertaken with a total of 30 respondents using SNS as a source of information. Using the laddering technique, 6 dominant attributes of SNS considered by the customers were revealed : 'reviews', 'diverse information', 'pictures', 'menu & taste', 'price', and 'interior & atmosphere'. Those attributes were related to 4 consequences: 'trustworthiness', 'companions' satisfaction', 'new experiences', and 'reducing financial risk'. Finally, derived attributes and consequences were linked to 5 values: 'satisfaction', 'sharing good experiences', 'refreshment’, 'pleasure', and 'self-esteem'. 'Reviews', 'pictures' and 'menu & taste', the most frequently mentioned attributes were linked to 'trustworthiness' and 'companions; satisfaction'. Through these consequences, customers tend to ultimately pursue the satisfaction and share good memories with others.
KW - Social networking services;Information search behavior;Means-end theory;Laddering;Restaurant industry
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Jee-Won Kang and Namkung Young. (2014). Customers' Desired Value of Restaurant Information Search on SNS: An application of Laddering Technique. Journal of Tourism Sciences, 38(3), 81-102.
Jee-Won Kang and Namkung Young. 2014, "Customers' Desired Value of Restaurant Information Search on SNS: An application of Laddering Technique", Journal of Tourism Sciences, vol.38, no.3 pp.81-102.
Jee-Won Kang, Namkung Young "Customers' Desired Value of Restaurant Information Search on SNS: An application of Laddering Technique" Journal of Tourism Sciences 38.3 pp.81-102 (2014) : 81.
Jee-Won Kang, Namkung Young. Customers' Desired Value of Restaurant Information Search on SNS: An application of Laddering Technique. 2014; 38(3), 81-102.
Jee-Won Kang and Namkung Young. "Customers' Desired Value of Restaurant Information Search on SNS: An application of Laddering Technique" Journal of Tourism Sciences 38, no.3 (2014) : 81-102.
Jee-Won Kang; Namkung Young. Customers' Desired Value of Restaurant Information Search on SNS: An application of Laddering Technique. Journal of Tourism Sciences, 38(3), 81-102.
Jee-Won Kang; Namkung Young. Customers' Desired Value of Restaurant Information Search on SNS: An application of Laddering Technique. Journal of Tourism Sciences. 2014; 38(3) 81-102.
Jee-Won Kang, Namkung Young. Customers' Desired Value of Restaurant Information Search on SNS: An application of Laddering Technique. 2014; 38(3), 81-102.
Jee-Won Kang and Namkung Young. "Customers' Desired Value of Restaurant Information Search on SNS: An application of Laddering Technique" Journal of Tourism Sciences 38, no.3 (2014) : 81-102.