Table 4

Stage III: partially mediated model

HypothesisPathEstimateβpResult
H1aDisposition to engage → Engagement on physical platforms0.920.65*Supported
H1bDisposition to engage → Engagement on virtual platforms0.560.74*Supported
H2aEngagement on virtual platforms → Value-in-use (Experience)0.950.83*Supported
H2bEngagement on physical platforms → Value-in-use (Experience)−0.04−0.060.13Rejected
H3aEngagement on virtual platforms → Brand loyalty0.740.92*Supported
H3bEngagement on physical platforms → Brand loyalty−0.02−0.050.29Rejected
H4aEngagement on virtual platforms → Word-of-mouth1.160.70*Supported
H4bEngagement on physical platforms → Word-of-mouth−0.02−0.020.59Rejected

Notes:

*p < 0.01, model fit: χ2 = 589.406; df = 138; χ2/df = 4.27; p = 0.000; ***CFI = 0.933; IFI = 0.934; RMSEA = 0.076; standardized RMR = 0.554; GFI = 0.911; n = 677; β = unstandardized estimate; p = significance

Source: Authors’ own work

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