The Influence of Image Realism of Digital Endorsers on the Purchase Intention of Gift Products for the Elderly

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Journal Behav Sci (Basel)

Date 2023 Jan 20

PMID 36661646

Authors

Xiaoyi Wang

Xingyi Qiu

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Abstract

Digital endorsers are already utilized extensively in various businesses. The major objective of the current study was to find out the impact of image realism of digital endorsers on the purchase intention of gift products for the elderly. We investigated this issue through three online experiments. Study 1 ( = 205) found that cartoon digital endorsers (vs. realistic digital endorsers) generate higher purchase intention for the product. Study 2 ( = 175) showed that perceived social value plays a mediating role in the relationship between the image realism of digital endorsers and purchase intention. Study 3 ( = 127) demonstrated the moderating role of information framing in the relationship between the image realism of digital endorsers and purchase intention. In all, our research extends the previous literature on digital human endorsements and advertising of elderly products and provides several managerial implications for consumers and marketers.

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