Predictors of Online Search Performance: A Uses and Gratification Perspective

Autor/in	Thongmak, Mathupayas
Titel	Predictors of Online Search Performance: A Uses and Gratification Perspective
Quelle	In: Knowledge Management & E-Learning, 13 (2021) 3, S.367-389 (24 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Thongmak, Mathupayas)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	2073-7904
Schlagwörter	Online Searching; Need Gratification; Internet; Users (Information); Foreign Countries; Information Seeking; Intention; Behavior; Information Theory; Behavior Theories; Information Needs; Information Utilization; Thailand + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Online-Recherche; Bedürfnisbefriedigung; Benutzerprofil; Nutzer; Ausland; Informationserschließung; Informationstheorie; Information need; Informationsbedürfnis; Informationsnutzung
Abstract	A study of online search, especially search performance, is vital because people heavily rely on the Internet nowadays. The purposes of this study are thus to examine the gratification needs affecting Internet users' intention to search information online, to explore the antecedents of online search performance, and to investigate online information-seeking behavior according to each search purpose. A survey of Internet users in Thailand is carried out. Data are collected extensively both from students and workers. Four hundred fifty-three questionnaires are collected online. Individuals use the Internet to search for information differently, for academic/ working achievement, problem-solving, and personal information needs. The main gratifications are information seeking and Internet ambiance. Internet search intention is a strong determinant of a user's online search performance and corresponding behavior. The theoretical implication is that researchers could apply the research framework to other contexts such as the specific information search. Information source providers could use the findings to modify online resources and their presentations for users effectively. Teachers/ managers could guide their students/ workers to search effectively. This study combines the U&G and the TPB theories. The novel aspects of gratifications i.e., antitraditional media sentiment and Internet ambiance are also explored. (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	Laboratory of Knowledge Management & E-Learning. Web site: http://www.kmel-journal.org/ojs/index.php/online-publication
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2024/1/01