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New Insights in The Moderating Effect of switching Costs on the Satisfaction-Repurchase Behaviour Link

Nagengast, L.; Evanschitzky, H.; Blut, M.; Rudolph, T.

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Authors

L. Nagengast

H. Evanschitzky

T. Rudolph



Abstract

Existing studies on the role of switching costs (SC) as moderator of the relationship between satisfaction and repurchase behavior are inconclusive. We attempt to explain these inconclusive findings by synthesizing an amplifying and a lock-in effect, and hypothesize a nonlinear moderating effect. In Study 1 (a main study and three replications), we find strong evidence for an inverted u-shaped moderating effect of overall SC. Our results suggest that satisfaction is a particularly important predictor of repurchase behavior in situations characterized by medium-levels of SC. Based on Prospect Theory, Study 2 (a main study and one replication) reveals that this inverted u-shaped moderating effect of SC is stronger for positive (relational and financial) SC than for negative (procedural) SC. We conclude with recommendations for satisfaction management of different customer segments, and describe possibilities to influence customer switching costs in various industries.

Citation

Nagengast, L., Evanschitzky, H., Blut, M., & Rudolph, T. (2014). New Insights in The Moderating Effect of switching Costs on the Satisfaction-Repurchase Behaviour Link. Journal of Retailing, 90(3), 408-427. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jretai.2014.04.001

Journal Article Type Article
Online Publication Date Apr 26, 2014
Publication Date 2014-09
Deposit Date Jun 19, 2020
Publicly Available Date Mar 29, 2024
Journal Journal of Retailing
Print ISSN 0022-4359
Publisher Elsevier
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 90
Issue 3
Pages 408-427
DOI https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jretai.2014.04.001
Public URL https://durham-repository.worktribe.com/output/1299733

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