Assessing the Effect of Trust and Security Factors on Consumers’ Willingness for Online Shopping among the Urban Moroccans

Journal Title: International Journal of Business & Management Science - Year 2009, Vol 2, Issue 1

Abstract

This study attempts to examine the customers’ willingness to shop online by taking into account demographic factors as well as trust, and security-related factors. The research area of the study included the most prominent cities of Rabat, Casablanca and Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane. A logistic regression analysis was demonstrated and the findings indicate that the customers’ willingness to shop online is explained by age, trust, security, awareness and piracy factors. The findings of the study also indicates that majority of the respondents intends to shop online. The research outcomes are undoubtedly useful for both the government and online vendors for better understanding online shoppers. The study also facilitates policy makers to set and develop a better online shopping infrastructure with the technological competitive advantage for both online vendors and consumers.

Authors and Affiliations

Abdul Tariq, Badr Eddaoudi

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Abdul Tariq, Badr Eddaoudi (2009). Assessing the Effect of Trust and Security Factors on Consumers’ Willingness for Online Shopping among the Urban Moroccans. International Journal of Business & Management Science, 2(1), 17-32. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-149915