SOR 이론을 적용한 챗봇 사용 의사결정과정 연구

Abstract

This study investigated the decision-making process using a chatbot while searching for travel products based on SOR theory. Through cognitive responses and positive emotion, the effects of ubiquitous connectivity, contextual offer, responsiveness, and perceived ease of use on satisfaction and continuous use intention were investigated. To accomplish this goal, an online survey was administered to respondents who had used a chatbot to search for travel products. 325 samples were collected via an online survey, and 318 data were analyzed after seven insincere questionnaires were eliminated. The results of this study reveal that ubiquitous connectivity, contextual offer, and responsiveness all positively influenced cognitive response and positive emotion. The results also show that cognitive response positively influenced satisfaction and continuous use intention, whereas perceived ease of use had no effect on cognitive response and positive emotion which did not influence continuous use intention. As a theoretical implication of this study, a theoretical model of chatbot use was presented based on the SOR theory, and it was extended to satisfaction and continued use intention. In addition, as a practical implication, the necessity of developing a mobile-oriented rather than PC-based chatbot, and the necessity of exposure to the user's interface was suggested by identifying the user's search and purchase history.