Table 6.

Model fit and hypothesis testing

Brand coolnessHypothesisΒR2p-valueSupportHypothesis supported
RebelliousnessANTH → REB0.6880.470.001Brand anthropomorphism is positively related to the brand coolness’s rebellious dimension
EnergeticANTH → ENE0.5350.290.001Brand anthropomorphism is positively related to the brand coolness’s energetic dimension
OriginalityANTH → ORI0.7220.520.001Brand anthropomorphism is positively related to the brand coolness’s original dimension
AuthenticANTH → AUT0.6960.480.001Brand anthropomorphism is positively related to the brand coolness’s authentic dimension
High statusANTH → HIS0.710.50.001Brand anthropomorphism is positively related to the brand coolness dimension of high status
Subculture appealANTH → SUA0.5670.320.001Brand anthropomorphism is positively related to the brand coolness dimension of subcultural
IconicANTH → ICO0.4810.230.001Brand anthropomorphism is positively related to the brand coolness dimension of iconic
PopularANTH → POP0.6880.470.001Brand anthropomorphism is positively related to the brand coolness dimension of popular
Aesthetically appealingANTH → AEA0.6480.420.001Brand anthropomorphism is positively related to the brand coolness’ dimension of aesthetically appealing
Extraordinary/usefulANTH → USE0.6580.430.001Brand anthropomorphism is positively related to the brand coolness dimension of extraordinary/useful
H11 (ANTH → BL, p-value < 0.001, Supported); Measurement model fit: χ2 (1665.17); Df (794); CMIN/df (2.097); IFI (0.96); CFI (0.96); TLI)/NNFI (0.91); RMSEA (0.044); Structural model fit: χ2 (2558); Df (839); CMIN/df (3.048); IFI (0.92); CFI (0.91); TLI)/NNFI (0.91); RMSEA (0.06)

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