A comparison between structural equation modelling (SEM) and Bayesian SEM approaches on in-store behaviour
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to examine the effects of atmospherics and affective state on shoppers’ in-store behaviour using the two approaches in structural equation modelling (SEM), i.e. Frequentist and Bayesian approaches. Shoppers’ affective state was tested for its mediating effect on...
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| author | Osman, Syuhaily Ong, Fon Sim Yeoh, Ken Kyid Khong, Kok Wei Mohd. Nor, Othman |
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| description | Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to examine the effects of atmospherics and affective state on shoppers’ in-store behaviour using the two approaches in structural equation modelling (SEM), i.e. Frequentist and Bayesian approaches. Shoppers’ affective state was tested for its mediating effect on in-store shopping behaviour. Design/methodology/approach:
The final sample consists of 382 respondents who were drawn from shoppers at selected apparel stores in six of the most popular shopping malls around Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia). A frequentist approach to SEM is common among researchers and offers generally an analysis of the relationships between multiple latent variables and constructs. Alternatively, the Bayesian SEM (BSEM) approach stems from the diffusion of the model’s posterior distributions using the Markov Chain Monte Carlo technique. More specifically, this technique is inherently more flexible and substantive in determining parameter estimates as compared to the more conventional, the frequentist approach to SEM. Findings: The results show the mixed effects of atmospheric cues in retail setting on shoppers’ affective state. More specifically, the positive direct effect of atmospheric cues (music) on in-store behaviour was confirmed while other atmospheric cues (colour and store layout) were found to be fully mediated by affective state. The Bayesian approach was able to offer more distinctive results complementing the frequentist approach. Research limitations/implications: Although the current sample size is adequate, it will be interesting to examine how a bigger sample size and different antecedents of in-store behaviour in retailing can affect the comparison between the frequentist approach in SEM and BSEM. Practical implications: The authors found that a combination of well-designed store atmospherics and layout store can produce pleasurable effects on shoppers resulting in positive affective state. This study found that results from both frequentist and Bayesian approaches complement each other and it may be beneficial for future studies to utilise both approaches in SEM. Originality/value: This paper met the aim to compare the approaches in SEM and the need to consider both approaches on in-store shopping environment. Overall, the authors contend that the Bayesian approach to SEM is a potentially viable alternative to frequentist SEM, especially when studies are conducted under dynamic conditions such as apparel retailing. |
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| spelling | upm.eprints-728882021-02-12T08:33:21Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/72888/ A comparison between structural equation modelling (SEM) and Bayesian SEM approaches on in-store behaviour Osman, Syuhaily Ong, Fon Sim Yeoh, Ken Kyid Khong, Kok Wei Mohd. Nor, Othman Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to examine the effects of atmospherics and affective state on shoppers’ in-store behaviour using the two approaches in structural equation modelling (SEM), i.e. Frequentist and Bayesian approaches. Shoppers’ affective state was tested for its mediating effect on in-store shopping behaviour. Design/methodology/approach: The final sample consists of 382 respondents who were drawn from shoppers at selected apparel stores in six of the most popular shopping malls around Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia). A frequentist approach to SEM is common among researchers and offers generally an analysis of the relationships between multiple latent variables and constructs. Alternatively, the Bayesian SEM (BSEM) approach stems from the diffusion of the model’s posterior distributions using the Markov Chain Monte Carlo technique. More specifically, this technique is inherently more flexible and substantive in determining parameter estimates as compared to the more conventional, the frequentist approach to SEM. Findings: The results show the mixed effects of atmospheric cues in retail setting on shoppers’ affective state. More specifically, the positive direct effect of atmospheric cues (music) on in-store behaviour was confirmed while other atmospheric cues (colour and store layout) were found to be fully mediated by affective state. The Bayesian approach was able to offer more distinctive results complementing the frequentist approach. Research limitations/implications: Although the current sample size is adequate, it will be interesting to examine how a bigger sample size and different antecedents of in-store behaviour in retailing can affect the comparison between the frequentist approach in SEM and BSEM. Practical implications: The authors found that a combination of well-designed store atmospherics and layout store can produce pleasurable effects on shoppers resulting in positive affective state. This study found that results from both frequentist and Bayesian approaches complement each other and it may be beneficial for future studies to utilise both approaches in SEM. Originality/value: This paper met the aim to compare the approaches in SEM and the need to consider both approaches on in-store shopping environment. Overall, the authors contend that the Bayesian approach to SEM is a potentially viable alternative to frequentist SEM, especially when studies are conducted under dynamic conditions such as apparel retailing. Emerald Group Publishing 2018 Article PeerReviewed text en http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/72888/1/CHAIN.pdf Osman, Syuhaily and Ong, Fon Sim and Yeoh, Ken Kyid and Khong, Kok Wei and Mohd. Nor, Othman (2018) A comparison between structural equation modelling (SEM) and Bayesian SEM approaches on in-store behaviour. Industrial Management and Data Systems, 118 (1). 41 - 64. ISSN 0263-5577 https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/IMDS-10-2016-0423/full/html 10.1108/IMDS-10-2016-0423 |
| spellingShingle | Osman, Syuhaily Ong, Fon Sim Yeoh, Ken Kyid Khong, Kok Wei Mohd. Nor, Othman A comparison between structural equation modelling (SEM) and Bayesian SEM approaches on in-store behaviour |
| title | A comparison between structural equation modelling (SEM) and Bayesian SEM approaches on in-store behaviour |
| title_full | A comparison between structural equation modelling (SEM) and Bayesian SEM approaches on in-store behaviour |
| title_fullStr | A comparison between structural equation modelling (SEM) and Bayesian SEM approaches on in-store behaviour |
| title_full_unstemmed | A comparison between structural equation modelling (SEM) and Bayesian SEM approaches on in-store behaviour |
| title_short | A comparison between structural equation modelling (SEM) and Bayesian SEM approaches on in-store behaviour |
| title_sort | comparison between structural equation modelling sem and bayesian sem approaches on in store behaviour |
| url | http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/72888/1/CHAIN.pdf |
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