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April 25, 2026Journal of Distribution and Management ResearchOpen Access

The Effect of Country Image and Involvement on the Purchasing Decisions

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XDXuan Cuong DaoDLDal-ho LimYSYoungae Shin

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Overview

Randomized trial investigates factors influencing smartphone purchases in Vietnam, suggesting marketing strategies for brands.

Key Points

  • This study aims to explore how country image and consumer involvement affect smartphone purchasing decisions in Vietnam.
  • Developed a research model and hypothesis to validate the study.
  • Conducted exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses to ensure reliability and validity.
  • Tested hypotheses by analyzing correlation and discriminant validity.
  • Brand awareness, family, and friends are identified as the strongest influencers on purchase decisions.
  • Product features, pricing, and social influence were found to positively affect purchasing choices.
  • Firms should enhance their brand image to appeal to Vietnamese consumers.

Cite This Study

Dao et al. (2021) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69ec5b8a88ba6daa22dad024https://doi.org/10.17961/jdmr.24.06.202112.37
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