Long-term relationships between users and smart voice assistants: the roles of experience and love
Hernández-Ortega, Blanca (Universidad de Zaragoza) ; Ferreira, Ivani ; Lapresta-Romero, Sara (Universidad de Zaragoza)
Resumen: Purpose: This study examines why long-term relationships between expert users and smart voice assistants (SVAs) develop. It postulates that the five dimensions of experience (i.e. sensory, affective, intellectual, behavioural and relational) generate feelings of love for SVAs. The formation of love is examined considering three components: passion, intimacy and commitment. These feelings encourage users to continue employing and to generate long-term relationships with SVAs.
Design/methodology/approach: Data from a survey of 403 USA expert users of SVAs provide the input for structural equation modelling.
Findings: The results show that three dimensions of experience influence users’ passion towards SVAs: affective, intellectual and behavioural. Moreover, passion can convert the effect of users’ experiences into intimacy and commitment. Finally, intimacy and commitment increase users’ intentions to continue using SVAs.
Originality/value: The findings obtained make three original contributions. First, this study is the first to analyse expert users of SVAs and the post-technology adoption stage. Therefore, it introduces a new case of relational marketing in smart technologies. Second, this study contributes by applying a new theoretical perspective that evaluates the importance of users’ experiences with SVAs. Third, it takes an interpersonal approach to explore user-SVA interactions, revealing that users can develop human-like love feelings for SVAs.
Idioma: Inglés
DOI: 10.1108/OIR-10-2022-0570
Año: 2024
Publicado en: Online Information Review
ISSN: 1468-4527
Financiación: info:eu-repo/grantAgreement/ES/DGA-FSE/S54-GENERES Group
Financiación: info:eu-repo/grantAgreement/ES/MICINN/PID2020-118425RB-I00
Tipo y forma: Article (PostPrint)
Área (Departamento): Área Comerci.Investig.Mercados (Dpto. Direc.Mark.Inves.Mercad.)
You must give appropriate credit, provide a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made. You may do so in any reasonable manner, but not in any way that suggests the licensor endorses you or your use. You may not use the material for commercial purposes.
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Design/methodology/approach: Data from a survey of 403 USA expert users of SVAs provide the input for structural equation modelling.
Findings: The results show that three dimensions of experience influence users’ passion towards SVAs: affective, intellectual and behavioural. Moreover, passion can convert the effect of users’ experiences into intimacy and commitment. Finally, intimacy and commitment increase users’ intentions to continue using SVAs.
Originality/value: The findings obtained make three original contributions. First, this study is the first to analyse expert users of SVAs and the post-technology adoption stage. Therefore, it introduces a new case of relational marketing in smart technologies. Second, this study contributes by applying a new theoretical perspective that evaluates the importance of users’ experiences with SVAs. Third, it takes an interpersonal approach to explore user-SVA interactions, revealing that users can develop human-like love feelings for SVAs.
Idioma: Inglés
DOI: 10.1108/OIR-10-2022-0570
Año: 2024
Publicado en: Online Information Review
ISSN: 1468-4527
Financiación: info:eu-repo/grantAgreement/ES/DGA-FSE/S54-GENERES Group
Financiación: info:eu-repo/grantAgreement/ES/MICINN/PID2020-118425RB-I00
Tipo y forma: Article (PostPrint)
Área (Departamento): Área Comerci.Investig.Mercados (Dpto. Direc.Mark.Inves.Mercad.)
You must give appropriate credit, provide a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made. You may do so in any reasonable manner, but not in any way that suggests the licensor endorses you or your use. You may not use the material for commercial purposes. Exportado de SIDERAL (2025-01-15-15:07:07)
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