The impact of dark side personality on consumer online brand defending: A study on Apple vs Android
Abstract
With the Internet’s expansion, various online platforms have arisen, allowing people to express their views and influence electronic word-of-mouth (eWOM) for various brands. Depending on their personalities, some Internet users may express dissatisfaction or exhibit anti-brand behaviors when they receive products or services that don’t meet their expectations. Not all users, however, come to the brand’s defense, even if they disagree with the critics or anti-brand behaviors. Through a case study using netnography, we explored the influence of personality on online brand defense. We found that individuals seeking social recognition and self-validation are more likely to engage in online brand defense. Recognizing the impact of personality on online behavior can assist businesses and marketers in formulating strategies for fostering positive interactions with consumers.
RAS ID
77620
Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Date of Publication
1-1-2025
Volume
525 LNBIP
Funding Information
National Science and Technology Council of Taiwan (111-2410-H-194 -023 -MY2)
School
School of Business and Law
Copyright
subscription content
Publisher
Springer
Identifier
Cheuk Hang Au: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2121-8573
Comments
Huang, C. C., & Au, C. H. (2023, December). The impact of dark side personality on consumer online brand defending: A study on Apple vs Android. In Workshop on e-Business (pp. 139-148). Cham: Springer Nature Switzerland. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-74437-2_11