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Modelling consumers’ perceptions of internet service
quality by structured equation analysis
Abdul Rahman, Lee Har San,
Dong Jing and Qu Yan
Linton University College,
Batu 12, Mantin 71700, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
Email: abdulrahman@ktg.edu.my
Email: leeharsan@ktg.edu.my
Email: 12682252@qq.com
Email: 1307421880@qq.com
Syriac Nellikunnel*
INTI International University,
Jalan BBN 12/1, Bandar Baru Nilai, 71800 Nilai,
Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
Email: syriac.devasia@newinti.edu.my
Email: syriacnd@gmail.com
*Corresponding author
Abstract: China is emerging as one of the largest business to consumer retail
market space in the world. Chinese digital consumers may exhibit different
online shopping behaviour as compared to consumers in other parts of the
world. Most research on consumer behaviour and e-service quality today relies
on traditional service quality models. The aim of this paper is to propose and
empirically verify an e-service quality model based on the B2C market space in
the context of China’s market. Key dimensions of e-service quality influencing
quality perceptions of Chinese consumers and its impact on e-satisfaction are
studied. The empirical results suggest that e-retailers should focus on website
aesthetics and personalisation. Theoretical and managerial implications are also
elaborated.
Keywords: e-service quality; e-retailing industry; customer e-satisfaction;
customer e-loyalty.
Reference to this paper should be made as follows: Rahman, A., San, L.H.,
Jing, D., Yan, Q. and Nellikunnel, S. (2017) ‘Modelling consumers’
perceptions of internet service quality by structured equation analysis’, Int. J.
Services, Economics and Management, Vol. 8, No. 3, pp.197–207.
Biographical notes: Abdul Rahman is a Lecturer at Linton University College.
He has a keen research interest in leadership, quality management and e-
service quality and is actively involved in quality assurance in education.
Lee Har San is the Head of Faculty of Business and Accounting in Linton
University College. He specialises in management, leadership, human resource
management, and accounting.