Cash or Card: Consumer Perceptions of Payment Modes - Scholarly ...
Cash or Card: Consumer Perceptions of Payment Modes - Scholarly ...
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to an expl<strong>or</strong>at<strong>or</strong>y fact<strong>or</strong> analysis EFA (oblique rotation) then to a confirmat<strong>or</strong>y fact<strong>or</strong> analysis<br />
using AMOS. Stage two data analysis in addition to descriptive statistics and validity tests<br />
will employ One-Way analysis <strong>of</strong> variance (ANOVA), and t-tests.<br />
1.7: Benefits<br />
Since the 1980s the number <strong>of</strong> payment options available to consumers have increased,<br />
however the effects <strong>of</strong> payment mode choice on consumer purchase behaviour is not well<br />
understood. So, the main academic advantage <strong>of</strong> the study is that it will add knowledge to this<br />
under-researched area in consumer research. By removing the credit (pay later) facility at the<br />
point <strong>of</strong> purchase, the effects <strong>of</strong> the electronic payment mode can be m<strong>or</strong>e accurately<br />
ascertained. By identifying the cognitive and emotional associations that consumers have<br />
with payment modes the study will add to our understanding <strong>of</strong> the nature <strong>of</strong> our visceral and<br />
somatic relationship with payment modes and enable a clearer picture <strong>of</strong> how payment modes<br />
affect purchase behaviour.<br />
The findings may also direct the actions <strong>of</strong> community, environment groups, government and<br />
business decisions. F<strong>or</strong> example, if the use <strong>of</strong> electronic payment systems irrespective <strong>of</strong> the<br />
debit-credit fact<strong>or</strong> affects judgement as to how much is spent <strong>or</strong> what is bought and/<strong>or</strong> affects<br />
money management, this has implications f<strong>or</strong> lifestyles and budgeting/saving. So, awareness<br />
and educational programs designed to alert and advise consumers could be useful. Business<br />
decision makers may see a benefit in the first instance and initiate m<strong>or</strong>e specific investigation<br />
into product categ<strong>or</strong>y/f<strong>or</strong>m and pricing effects. If no differences are found, then concerns <strong>of</strong><br />
social commentat<strong>or</strong>s and environmental activists will be allayed.<br />
1.8: Thesis Structure<br />
This chapter has presented background inf<strong>or</strong>mation surrounding payment mode use and<br />
purchase behaviour. It also explains the study rationale and what the<strong>or</strong>etical mechanisms<br />
underlie its premise. It has also discussed the research problem and the research design being<br />
used as well as contributions <strong>of</strong> the research.<br />
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