Abstract This dissertation aims to the participants in virtual community. Through questionnaire investigation we indicate how referrer’s characteristics (tie strength and perceived expertise) influence consumers’ attitude to referral and so does consumers’ purchase decision in virtual community. We find that trust is the central construct that bridges tie strength, perceived expertise and purchase decision. We also find that product involvement is a variable which mediates trust and purchase decision.
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Received: 05 June 2007
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