Asia Pacific Journal of Management and Education
Vol 9, No 1 (2026): March 2026

Click, Read, Buy: The Power of Online Reviews in Shaping Electronic Gadget Purchases on Shopee

Gan, Kia Hui (Unknown)
Hoo, Xiao Toing (Unknown)
Heng, Shin (Unknown)
Hong, MengTing (Unknown)
Hoo, Xuan Wei (Unknown)
Shivi, Srivastava (Unknown)
Kee, Daisy Mui Hung (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
18 Mar 2026

Abstract

In the contemporary e-commerce environment, online reviews represent a vital form of electronic word-of-mouth (eWOM) that influences consumers’ purchasing behavior, particularly in competitive marketplaces such as Shopee. Grounded in the Theory of Reasoned Action (TRA) and social proof theory, this study examines how review valence, review volume, and review quality influence consumers’ purchase intentions. Using a quantitative approach, survey data were collected from 205 Shopee users through Google Forms. The findings reveal that review quality the greatest influence on purchase intention, while review valence also contributes positively, albeit to a lesser extent. However, review volume does not significantly influence purchase intention. These findings highlight that detailed, credible, and high-quality reviews play a more critical role than the number of reviews in shaping consumer behavior. This study offers practical insights for sellers and marketers seeking to optimize review strategies and strengthen consumer trust on e-commerce platforms.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

APJME

Publisher

Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Other

Description

APJME aims to feature narrative, theoretical, and empirically-based research articles relevant to management and education area. We also strive to develop a better understanding on education as well as management fields. APJME has a mission to be carried out which is to bring up the latest topic ...