Table 1

Constructs and corresponding measures

ConstructIndicatorsCodingReferences
Informational supportConsumer-generated content on social media regarding Daraz shopping enables me to evaluate products I want to buyIS1Lin et al. (2019) 
Consumer-generated content on social media regarding Daraz shopping enables me to make the right purchasesIS2
Consumer-generated content on social media regarding
Daraz enables me to support my Purchase decisions
IS3
Emotional supportConsumer-generated content on social media regarding Daraz shopping comforts and encourages me to make purchase decisionsES1
Consumer-generated content on social media regarding Daraz shopping makes me feel more confident in making purchase decisionsES2
Consumer-generated content on social media regarding Daraz shopping brings me a lot of enjoyment when I am shoppingES3
Customer ratings and review quality (CRRQ)Customer reviews and ratings on social media regarding Daraz shopping influencing your purchase choicesCRRQ1Lin et al. (2019) 
Overall, the ratings and reviews provided on social media about Daraz are credibleCRRQ2
The information provided by other consumers on social media about Daraz is accurateCRRQ3
The information provided by other consumers on social media about Daraz is relevantCRRQ4
The information provided by other consumers on social media about Daraz is completeCRRQ5
The information provided by other consumers on social media about Daraz is reliableCRRQ6
The information provided by other consumers on social media about Daraz is readily usableCRRQ7
The information provided by other consumers on social media about Daraz is timelyCRRQ8
The ratings and reviews provided on social media about Daraz products are accurateCRRQ9
Social media online customer purchase behavior (CPB)My perceptions of Daraz reputation on social media significantly influence my purchasing decisionsCPB1Erkan and Evans (2016) 
My personal experiences with a product or service shape my perception of its qualityCPB2
I prefer to use Social medial to shop Daraz in futureCPB3
I Would prefer to buy products during sales and promotions like Daraz 11/11 or blessed FridayCPB4
I would like to purchase products from DarazCPB5Brady and Cronin (2001) 

Note(s): ES = emotional support, IS= Informational support, Customer Ratings and Review Quality = CRRQ and Social Media Online Customer Purchase Behavior = CPB

Source(s): Authors’ own work

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