Table 1

Results of the measurement model

ConstructQuestion codeItemOuter loadingsAverage variance extracted (AVE)Consistent reliability coefficient (ρA)
Authenticity (adapted from Liang et al. (2018a) AU_1The service offered by Airbnb represents local ways of life0.9140.7630.896
AU_2The service offered by Airbnb represents the local community0.907  
AU_3Airbnb’s service offers a feeling of a real home for my trip0.778  
AU_4The service offered by Airbnb allows for interaction with the local community0.887  
Interactivity (adapted from Labrecque, 2014)INTER_1Airbnb will “talk back” to me on social media if I post a message0.9110.8550.944
INTER_2Airbnb would respond to me on social media quickly and efficiently0.930  
INTER_3Airbnb would allow me to communicate directly with it through social media0.923  
INTER_4Airbnb “listens” to what I have to say on social media0.934  
Involvement (adapted from Zaichkowsky, 1994)INV_1My experience with the Airbnb platform was important0.7280.6400.938
INV_2My experience with the Airbnb platform was interesting0.828  
INV_3My experience with the Airbnb platform was relevant0.800  
INV_4My experience with the Airbnb platform was exciting0.766  
INV_5My experience with the Airbnb platform means a lot to me0.784  
INV_6My experience with the Airbnb platform was appealing0.840  
INV_7My experience the Airbnb platform was fascinating0.822  
INV_8My experience with the Airbnb platform was valuable0.835  
INV_9My experience with the Airbnb platform was involving0.811  
INV_10My experience with the Airbnb platform was needed0.780  
Customer engagement (adapted from France et al., 2016)CE_3I am enthusiastic about the Airbnb platform0.8960.7760.932
CE_4When dealing with the Airbnb platform, I am deeply engrossed0.889  
CE_5When involved with the Airbnb platform, my mind is focussed on what is happening0.895  
CE_6When interacting with the Airbnb platform, I concentrate entirely on it0.840  
CE_7I am a dedicated Airbnb customer0.881  
Loyalty (adapted from Zeithaml et al., 1996)LOY_1I would say positive things about the Airbnb platform to other people0.9180.8900.960
LOY_2I would recommend the Airbnb platform to someone who seeks my advice0.966  
LOY_3I would encourage friends and relatives to use the Airbnb platform when they have to purchase the service0.955  
LOY_4I would use more the Airbnb platform in the future when I have to repurchase the service0.935  

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