{"title":"Discovering the process of motivated innovativeness in enhancing customer performance expectancy","authors":"Yung-Chuan Huang , Chih-Hsing Liu","doi":"10.1016/j.ijhm.2025.104424","DOIUrl":null,"url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study investigates the dynamics of ghost kitchens in the context of Taiwan, drawing upon data from 620 customers. It explores the intricate relationships between motivated innovativeness, performance expectancy, perceived benefits, food variety, societal benefit, and the moderating impact of social media visibility. The findings reveal a fascinating interplay among these variables. Motivated innovativeness is found to exert an indirect influence on performance expectancy. This influence is mediated by the perceived benefits of ghost kitchen services, the variety of food offerings, and the perceived societal benefits of such innovative culinary ventures. Furthermore, the study sheds light on the moderating role of social media visibility, which plays a pivotal role in shaping the relationship between the mediating factors (perceived benefits, food variety, societal benefit) and performance expectancy. In an age where digital presence profoundly impacts consumer perceptions, the study underscores the significance of social media as a powerful influencer. Theoretical and managerial implications are also discussed in the final section.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":48444,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Hospitality Management","volume":"133 ","pages":"Article 104424"},"PeriodicalIF":8.3000,"publicationDate":"2025-09-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":"0","resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":null,"PeriodicalName":"International Journal of Hospitality Management","FirstCategoryId":"91","ListUrlMain":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0278431925003524","RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"管理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":null,"EPubDate":"","PubModel":"","JCR":"Q1","JCRName":"HOSPITALITY, LEISURE, SPORT & TOURISM","Score":null,"Total":0}
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Abstract
This study investigates the dynamics of ghost kitchens in the context of Taiwan, drawing upon data from 620 customers. It explores the intricate relationships between motivated innovativeness, performance expectancy, perceived benefits, food variety, societal benefit, and the moderating impact of social media visibility. The findings reveal a fascinating interplay among these variables. Motivated innovativeness is found to exert an indirect influence on performance expectancy. This influence is mediated by the perceived benefits of ghost kitchen services, the variety of food offerings, and the perceived societal benefits of such innovative culinary ventures. Furthermore, the study sheds light on the moderating role of social media visibility, which plays a pivotal role in shaping the relationship between the mediating factors (perceived benefits, food variety, societal benefit) and performance expectancy. In an age where digital presence profoundly impacts consumer perceptions, the study underscores the significance of social media as a powerful influencer. Theoretical and managerial implications are also discussed in the final section.
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The International Journal of Hospitality Management serves as a platform for discussing significant trends and advancements in various disciplines related to the hospitality industry. The publication covers a wide range of topics, including human resources management, consumer behavior and marketing, business forecasting and applied economics, operational management, strategic management, financial management, planning and design, information technology and e-commerce, training and development, technological developments, and national and international legislation.
In addition to covering these topics, the journal features research papers, state-of-the-art reviews, and analyses of business practices within the hospitality industry. It aims to provide readers with valuable insights and knowledge in order to advance research and improve practices in the field.
The journal is also indexed and abstracted in various databases, including the Journal of Travel Research, PIRA, Academic Journal Guide, Documentation Touristique, Leisure, Recreation and Tourism Abstracts, Lodging and Restaurant Index, Scopus, CIRET, and the Social Sciences Citation Index. This ensures that the journal's content is widely accessible and discoverable by researchers and practitioners in the hospitality field.