From Authenticity to Perceived Value: Role of Souvenir Image and  Place Identity on Ceramic Souvenir-Repurchasing Intention

Dong   Chen; Husaini Bin  Yaacob

doi:10.48165/sajssh.2024.5116

Authors

Dong Chen Faculty of Creative Industries, City University Malaysia, Malaysia.
Husaini Bin Yaacob Faculty of Creative Industries, City University Malaysia, Malaysia.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48165/sajssh.2024.5116

Keywords:

Authenticity, Perceived value, Souvenir image, Place identity, Ceramic souvenir repurchasing intention

Abstract

Souvenirs are regarded as an integral part of the tourist experience, serving as a tangible reminiscence of a journey. Ceramic souvenirs of China reflect its rich cultural heritage and therefore, tourists tend to purchase these ceramics. The present study seeks to provide empirical evidence of the impact of authenticity and perceived value on the ceramic souvenir-repurchasing intention of tourists in China. A survey was designed to collect data from the tourist population in Hangzhou, China. The study focuses on the direct effects of authenticity, perceived value, along with the mediating effect of souvenir image and the moderating role of place identity on the ceramic souvenir-repurchasing intention. The data was analyzed through the application of SEM and CFA for evaluation of the structural relationships among the variables. The data was statistically analyzed, and the findings affirmed a significant impact of authenticity and perceived value on the ceramic souvenir-repurchasing intention of the tourists. The impact of ceramic souvenir-repurchasing intention is found to be significant on authenticity. Moreover, mediation and moderation are also proposed to be significant, showing that place identity plays an important role in developing the purchase intention of consumers. Thus, the present study provides a valuable understanding of tourist behavior and marketing strategies for the tourist industry.

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