Information Search Behavior Research Articles

Using online negative emotions to predict risk-coping behaviors in the relocation of Beijing municipal government.

This article explores the use of online negative emotions to predict public risk-coping behaviors during urban relocation. Through a literature review, the paper proposes hypotheses that anticipate advanced prediction of public risk-coping behaviors based on online negative emotions. The study's empirical focus is on the relocation of the Beijing municipal government, using time series data for Granger causality analysis in EViews 10.0 software. Data on online negative emotions is sourced from Sina Weibo. After data cleaning, 1420 pieces of data related to the relocation policy of the Beijing Municipal Government within the period from June 9, 2015 to April 28, 2019 are retained. while risk-coping behaviors are measured through public information search behaviors and the incidence of violent crimes, the data coverage is also from June 9, 2015 to April 28, 2019. The results indicated that: (1) Online negative emotions regarding the relocation policy predict public risk-coping behaviors in advance. (2) Negative comments are more effective predictors than negative feelings; (3) Negative emotions about relocation policy formulation predict risk-coping behaviors better than those related to policy effectiveness and implementation; (4) Negative emotions from individuals better predict public risk-coping behaviors than those from institutions; (5) Negative emotions from key stakeholders better predict public risk-coping behaviors than those from non-key or marginal stakeholders. It is recommended that relevant departments establish a real-time monitoring system to track negative public opinions and emotions expressed online, adopt a stakeholder-centric approach to facilitate communication, and promote transparency and educational campaigns to address the challenges of urban relocation. In future studies, methods such as expanding the sample size and adding indicators will be used to address the limitations of potential bias in sample data.

Predecisional information search adaptively reduces three types of uncertainty

How do people search for information when they are given the opportunity to freely explore their options? Previous research has suggested that people focus on reducing uncertainty before making a decision, but it remains unclear how exactly they do so and whether they do so consistently. We present an analysis of over 1,000,000 information-search decisions made by over 2,500 individuals in a decisions-from-experience setting that cleanly separates information search from choice. Using a data-driven approach supported by a formal measurement framework, we examine how people allocate samples to options and how they decide to terminate search. Three major insights emerge. First, predecisional information search has at least three drivers that can be interpreted as reducing three types of uncertainty: structural, estimation, and computational. Second, the selection of these drivers of information search is adaptive, sequential, and guided by environmental knowledge that integrates prior expectations, task instructions, and personal experiences. Third, predecisional information search exhibits substantial interindividual heterogeneity, with individuals recruiting different drivers of information search. Together, these insights suggest that human information search is complex in ways that cannot be fully explained by monolithic accounts of information search, including proposals focused on estimation uncertainty or cost-benefit analysis. We conclude that broader theories of human information-search behavior are necessary.

Relationship Between the Online Health Information Search and Vaccination Behavior During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Relationship Between the Online Health Information Search and Vaccination Behavior During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Exploring the Impact of Consumer Information Search on Communication Product Choice in a Multi-channel Shopping Environment Using TAM Model

In the era of ubiquitous technology and information accessibility, multi-channel shopping has emerged as a prevalent consumer purchasing mode. This diversified shopping landscape presents consumers with an array of shopping channels and product options, profoundly influencing their shopping behaviors and decision-making processes, particularly in the realm of information search. This study delves into the impact of consumer information search behavior on communication product choice within a multi-channel shopping environment, employing the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) as the theoretical framework. The findings unveil a significant correlation between consumers' acceptance of various shopping channels and their information search behavior, which in turn shapes their communication product choices. Notably, consumers' perceptions of ease of use, information richness, and transaction security associated with shopping channels influence their channel acceptance, subsequently impacting their communication product choice behavior. These insights hold valuable implications for companies in crafting more effective marketing strategies and promotional plans, while also contributing to academic discourse on consumer behavior and the application of the Technology Acceptance Model.

Intelligent Tourism Information Search Behavior based on Data Mining

Intelligent Tourism Information Search Behavior based on Data Mining

A Review of the Impact of AIGC on User Behavior in Digital Marketing

As an important means for modern enterprises to promote their products and services, the effect of digital marketing is affected by a variety of factors, and the emergence of AIGC technology brings new possibilities for digital marketing, which not only improves the efficiency of marketing but also brings a more personalized and intelligent experience for users. This study will focus on the impact of AIGC on user behavior in digital marketing to explore how AIGC technology affects users' purchase decisions, information search behavior, interactive participation, etc. and analyze the mechanism behind it. This study adopts the method of literature review to collect and analyze academic papers, case studies and industry reports in related fields at home and abroad. By combing and summarizing these literatures, this paper will distil the main ideas and conclusions of AIGC's influence on user behavior in digital marketing, and construct the corresponding theoretical framework.

The Zero Effect: An Eye‐Tracking Study of Affect and Motivation in Risky Choices

ABSTRACTDecision makers often prefer safe wins over risky gambles, even if the latter promise higher payoffs than the former. One mechanism that explains this choice pattern is the certainty effect, whereby probabilities of 0 and 1 are interpreted accurately but intermediate probabilities are distorted by diminishing sensitivity. We tested an alternative explanation that was recently proposed, the idea that people would be motivated by avoiding zero outcomes rather than being attracted to sure gains. This zero‐outcome aversion in gain‐domain choices was called the zero effect. By analogy, we proposed that decision makers would approach zero outcomes in the loss domain. Two eye‐tracking experiments investigated visual attention as a key component of the zero effect in the gain domain (Experiment 1) and the loss domain (Experiment 2). Choices were consistent with the zero effect. In the gain domain, gambles were chosen less frequently if they included a zero outcome. In contrast, zero‐outcome gambles were chosen more frequently in the loss domain. Eye movements and pupillometry indicated that zero outcomes in both domains (a) were less frequently fixated than other outcomes and (b) were associated with increased arousal. We concluded that domain‐specific affective responses to zero outcomes aligned with approach/avoidance motivation. These distinct motivations in turn biased information search and choice behavior.

Impact of information accessibility and diagnosticity on eye movements of children searching for information

PurposeThis study aims to explore the eye movement behavior of preadolescent children accessing and diagnosing information.Design/methodology/approachThe researchers tracked the eye movements of 30 children with an eye-tracking apparatus. Using the kit of factor-referenced cognitive tests to measure perceptual speed and associative memory, they measured information-searching behavior with screen recordings, the data of which were analyzed by IBM SPSS Statistics 26.FindingsRegarding information accessibility, there was a correlation between the child’s age, associative memory and the number of round-trip choices, and there were differences in the total fixation area among children of different age groups. Regarding diagnosticity, perceptual speed was positively correlated with the total fixation area, and the number of round-trip choices was negatively correlated with fixation duration.Originality/valueEmpirical evidence suggests that during information encoding, perceptual speed is the most important influencing factor. Extensive research indicates that children predominantly rely on recall and familiarity when searching for new information, both of which play roles in associative memory. Through an examination of the psychological and behavioral indicators of children, the study elucidated the cognitive processes involved in information processing and how children engage with information at both visual and cognitive levels.

Examining the Impact of Resistance to Innovation on New Product Adoption Behavior: The Role of Purchase Intention

Innovation resistance is an emerging area of research in marketing. Despite the high rate of market introduction failures that businesses encounter, there is surprisingly little research into a key cause of these failures: the resistance of customers to innovation. This study explores the complex relationship between resistance to innovation, purchase intention, and new product adoption behavior. The conceptual framework was inspired by various theories, such as Kotler's Decision-Making Process, Innovation Resistance Theory and Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB). Through a descriptive research approach utilizing an online survey, the study examines how Resistance to Innovation influences various aspects of New Product Adoption Behavior such as New product Buying Behavior, New Product Information Searching Behavior in the lens of New Product Purchase Intention. This research uses SPSS 26.0 software to analyse the survey data. As expected, resistance to innovation exerts some influence on new product purchase intention. Purchase intention is found to partially mediate the relationship between resistance to innovation and new product adoption behavior.

Information Searching Behaviour in Efforts to Complete Postgraduate Students’ Theses

Information Searching Behaviour in Efforts to Complete Postgraduate Students’ Theses

Influence of online searches for campaign messages on voting behaviour in Ghana

This study ascertained the influence of political party campaign message information search on the behaviour of voters in Ghana. The researchers however conducted this study by applying the perspectives of consumer behaviour to voter behavior with an objective to examine how the behaviour of consumers (voters) is influenced by the search for information on election campaign messages in their decision-making process. The examination used quantitative research to determine the relationship between voting behaviour and political campaign with the cross-sectional survey deployed to collect data from 7203 voters in Accra. These voters were selected through random sampling and the data was collected with questionnaires. The study measured voter (consumer) behaviour from three dimensions namely psychological, social and personal behaviour. The Structural Equation Model (SEM) in Amos was used for the analysis to establish the relationship between the variables. The study revealed that significant positive relationship between campaign message information search and voter psychological behaviour. Likewise, information searches on campaign messages significantly influence voters' social and personal behaviour. The study concluded that the behaviour of voters is influenced by their search for content or details of political campaign messages. The study concludes that there are opportunities for political marketing and change in voter behaviour. Still, sufficient attention should be given to developing and deploying a consumer behaviour model that recognises the challenges and changes with political-marketing campaigning for vote in Ghana Political parties/candidates should make available adequate information on their campaign promises and manifestos to voters to influence their behaviour towards winning their votes. This study has contributed significantly to the knowledge of literature in the field of political marketing. Nonetheless, further studies should be conducted in other jurisdictions other than Ghana to validate the model or test the hypotheses.

Perilaku Pencarian Informasi dengan Menggunakan Portal Jurnal Elektronik “ScienceDirect” dalam Pemenuhan Kebutuhan Informasi Mahasiswa

This research discusses "Information Search Behavior Using the Electronic Journal Portal "ScienceDirect" in Fulfilling Student Information Needs". The subject matter of this research is the information search behavior of students of the Library Science Study Program at the State Islamic University of North Sumatra. This type of research uses descriptive methods, with a qualitative research approach. This approach aims to identify information search behavior using ScienceDirect Information search behavior using the ScienceDirect electronic journal portal has conducted searches using the stages put forward by Ellis. The results showed that the purpose of information searchers using ScienceDirect was to find references in completing coursework and looking for journals only as reading material. The information sought is articles related to courses majoring in library science and looking for scientific papers on losing weight. In Ellis' theory, there are 8 stages that are passed in the information search process, namely, starting, chaining, browsing, differenting, monitoring, extracting, verifying, and ending. From the analysis, it can be concluded that all informants go through these 8 stages to get the information they need. Some of the differences between using ScienceDirect and using other portals: (a) Availability of articles (sometimes in ScienceDirect not in other portals, and vice versa) (b) Articles obtained are in English, other portals use Indonesian (c) Provides scientific papers from international authorized authors Some obstacles in searching for information using ScienceDirect electronic journals: (a) The articles searched are not very complete (b) Articles in English (c) Network constraints (d) Many paid articles (e) Having to register Many articles are paid (e) Must register for an account (f) Search settings are not easy.

Exploring Information Seeking Anxiety Among Localized Prostate Cancer Patients.

Information seeking anxiety is a multidimensional construct that is operationalized as having elements of worry, confusion, and disorganization. Much remains unknown about the ways information seeking anxiety operates among cancer patients in the United States. This study investigated the application of the information seeking anxiety concept among prostate cancer patients by documenting their assessment experiences and examining relationships between information seeking anxiety and treatment information search behaviors. A purposive sample of African American and Caucasian men (N = 63) within 5 years of being diagnosed with localized disease (stage T1 or T2) were recruited to participate through cancer registries, advertisements, and word-of-mouth. Participants completed a self-administered survey with items that collected demographic information, treatment information-seeking behaviors, and information seeking anxiety evaluations. All surveys were completed in one sitting and a majority of men (82.5%, N = 52) completed the information seeking anxiety assessment with no assistance. During their first interactions with available sources of information (e.g., doctors, internet, peers), most survivors (95.2%, N = 60) reported some level of information seeking anxiety. Specifically, 55.5% (N = 35) were confused about what to look for, 60.3% (N = 38) were worried they would not find the right information, 55.5% (N = 35) were uncomfortable with the search process, and 49.2% (N = 31) reported being disorganized. The composite information seeking anxiety measure was moderately correlated with men's self-reported time to start searching for treatment information (p = .02; r = .306). Information seeking anxiety appears to delay the treatment information gathering activities of prostate cancer survivors with localized disease. This previously undocumented barrier to the delivery of prostate cancer care services should be investigated in other studies with larger and more diverse samples.

How do physical and social servicescapes shape the effects of positive affective displays on customer purchase outcomes?

PurposeThis study aims to use emotions-as-social information theory to investigate how physical (customer perceived store atmosphere) and social servicescapes (customer information searching) influence the effects of employees’ positive affective displays on customer outcomes via customer positive moods and positive expectation disconfirmation.Design/methodology/approachThis research included two studies, each using a distinct research design, to empirically test the proposed model. Study 1 involved 200 observational data points on objective purchase amounts from designer watch shops. In Study 2, data were collected from 230 customers in designer jewelry stores.FindingsThe results of path analyses revealed that: employee positive affective displays are positively associated with customer purchase outcomes; employee positive affective displays had positive indirect effects on customer purchase outcomes by enhancing customer positive moods and positive expectation disconfirmation; these positive indirect effects were strengthened when customers engaged in information search behaviors; and these positive indirect effects were attenuated when customers perceive store atmosphere as favorable, indicating a substitution effect of customer perceived store atmosphere.Originality/valuePrevious research has not thoroughly examined the role of the servicescape in moderating the effects of employees’ positive affective displays on customer purchase outcomes. This present study not only clarified the affective and cognitive mechanisms that link employees’ positive affective displays on purchase outcomes but also identified servicescape as a critical boundary condition of these effects.

Unpacking risk aversion and uncertainty avoidance: an analysis from a tourists’ personality traits and information search perspective

ABSTRACT Tourists’ behaviours are significantly affected by their risk aversion and uncertainty avoidance. However, several studies found that these two traits are often used interchangeably. Using partial-least-squares structural equation modelling to analyse data obtained from 386 Chinese residents, this paper unpacks how two concepts relate to tourists’ personality traits and their various information search behaviours. While results confirm similarities between the two concepts, including how they affect tourists’ pre-purchase information search and their associations with personality traits such as agreeableness, extraversion, and openness, they also surface their inconsistent association with conscientious and neurotic personalities traits, as well as tourists’ ongoing information search behaviour. Findings suggest that the relationship between risk aversion and uncertainty avoidance is more complex than previously thought, with some apparent dissimilarities in terms of how each concept affects consumer behaviour. Future research and practice in tourist management should consider these two interrelated but not always identical concepts to arrive at more precise conclusions.

Analysis of the Relationship Between Academic Information Needs and Student Information Search Behavior at the Padjadjaran University Repository

Developments in the field of library technology, especially in the storage and dissemination of information, have also encouraged institutional awareness to increase their information resource assets. The Padjadjaran University Repository functions as a means of storing, preserving and making accessible sources of information on research that has been prepared by the academic community. Students need scientific sources in the process of completing their coursework, they carry out various stages in searching for appropriate information in their own way. This research aims to determine academic information needs and student information seeking behavior at the Padjadjaran University Repository. The data analysis technique used is descriptive analysis and Pearson Product Moment correlation analysis. Based on the processed data, it was found that the concept of academic information needs has a significant relationship with information seeking behavior. The Padjadjaran University repository is able to provide valid information and can be used as reference material for lecture assignments to students as users. This is because the Padjadjaran University Repository is considered by students to have provided sufficient information based on the form, method of presentation and scope.

Pursuing stability in crisis: The impact of COVID-19-related work changes on information search and job-seeking behaviors

The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly altered the way employees work and has had a significant impact on their subsequent behaviors. In this study we applied affective events theory and developed an adjustable mediation model to examine how COVID-19-related work changes influence employees’ behaviors. We conducted an online survey and collected data from 571 people employed in various businesses across several provinces in China. The results indicated that COVID-19-related work changes positively predicted work-related information seeking and job-seeking behaviors, with job insecurity serving as a mediator. Furthermore, job embeddedness amplified the positive relationship between job insecurity and the search for work-related information. The theoretical and practical consequences of these results are discussed.

Ellis's model of student information-seeking behavior on Google Scholar

Information seeking leads to interactions within a system. At the same time, interaction patterns can potentially lead to a behavioral tendency and form a unique behavioral pattern. This research aimed to find out how information search behavior was carried out by students of the Library and Information Science Study Program in conducting literature searches on the Google Scholar platform by applying the stages of the Ellis Model. The research method used quantitative with a survey method. The results showed that at the starting stage, the correlation coefficient was moderate; at the chaining stage, the correlation coefficient was moderate; at the browsing stage, the correlation coefficient was below moderate; at the monitoring stage, the correlation coefficient was below moderate; at the differentiating stage, the correlation coefficient was moderate; and at the extracting stage, the correlation coefficient was below moderate. This study concludes that students know the topic they want to search before using Google Scholar. Chaining, browsing, and monitoring are done alternately at almost the same time. Students have observed the correlation coefficient numbers at the chaining, browsing, and monitoring stages; students pay more attention to the chaining stage, namely obtaining keywords. At the differentiating stage, students have begun to filter incoming information and use their ability to distinguish the sources of information obtained, and at the extracting stage, students work through the selected sources to identify all relevant materials.

Digital Content Marketing on Buying Decision: Literature Review

Digital content marketing on buying decisions, the aim is to review existing literature on digital content marketing and buying decisions, namely that through content marketing you can increase interest in visiting a product so that it becomes a decision to purchase goods or services, and understand the stages of buying. decision. By using the literature method, by searching for research data or information through reading scientific journals, reference books and publication materials available in libraries and the internet. and the results of this research are studied in this article so it can be concluded to build a hypothesis for further research, namely: 1) digital content marketing has an influence on improving purchasing decisions. 2) Through content marketing, you can increase interest in visiting a product so that it becomes a decision to purchase goods or services. There are five stages of buying decision including: problem or need recognition, information search, alternative evaluation, purchase, and post purchase behavior

Tahapan Pencarian Informasi Mahasiswa (Studi Kasus Program Magister Kenotariatan Universitas Sumatera Utara)

The purpose of this study was to determine the information search behavior of USU Master of Kenotariatan students. This research uses a descriptive method with a qualitative approach. The data of this research was taken by using interview techniques with informants as many as 4 people. The results showed that: First, at the starting stage the informant will first understand what information he needs and discuss with others about the research being carried out; Second, at the chaining stage the informant will see other references that might be used; Third, at the browsing stage the informant will search for information via the internet or by visiting the library; Fourth, at the monitoring stage the informant wants to stay up to date by visiting an information source regularly, or by asking directly to a lecturer or colleague; Fifth, at the differentiating stage the informant will distinguish the information found based on the relevance to the topic and the age of the information; Sixth, at the extracting stage the informant will take the important points of the information that has been found by reading and summarizing; Seventh, at the verifying stage the informant will double-check the identity and references used by the author; Eighth, at the ending stage the informant will re-evaluate the information to be used, At this stage, informants will also look for other information that might be useful for research. Based on the research results, all eight stages made by David Ellis have been carried out by informants. This research contributes that students who generally utilize libraries and the internet as a source of information and the campus provides information search education to students.