Period of Internet usage : an indicator of the buying behaviour of Internet users?

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Du Plessis, P.J.
Mostert, P.G. (Pierre)
North, Ernest J.

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Juta

Abstract

This article focuses on the experience of the Internet user with regard to purchasing goods and services. A self-administered survey, hosted on a dedicated website, was used as a data collection method and 1005 responses were received. It was found that the period of Internet usage significantly influenced the decision to purchase via the Internet. Another finding was that the period of Internet usage significantly influenced whether those shopping on the Internet searched for, or considered searching for, product and service information online prior to purchasing from non-Internet-based sellers.

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Buying behaviour, Internet usage, Internet user, Purchasing

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Du Plessis, PJ, Mostert, PG & North, EJ 2004, 'Period of Internet usage : an indicator of the buying behaviour of Internet users?', South African Journal of Economic and Management Sciences, vol. 7, no. 1, pp. 75-88. [http://www.journals.co.za/ej/ejour_ecoman.html]