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Who uses eBay? A Preliminary study.

Bijou Yang1, David Lester

  • 1Drexel University.

Psychological Reports
|August 29, 2006
PubMed
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Computer and internet skills, academic year, and sex influenced eBay purchasing behaviors in a study of 386 undergraduate students. These factors predicted both buying and selling activities on the platform.

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Area of Science:

  • Behavioral Economics
  • E-commerce Studies
  • Sociology of Technology

Background:

  • Online marketplaces like eBay have transformed consumer behavior.
  • Understanding factors influencing participation in e-commerce is crucial for businesses and researchers.
  • Previous research has explored demographics and technology adoption, but specific predictors for eBay activities require further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify key predictors of buying and selling behaviors on eBay.
  • To examine the influence of computer/Internet skills, academic year, and sex on eBay transactions.
  • To provide insights into the digital commerce habits of undergraduate students.

Main Methods:

  • A quantitative study was conducted with 386 undergraduate students from two institutions.

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  • Data were collected on participants' computer/Internet skills, academic year, sex, and eBay buying/selling activities.
  • Statistical analysis was employed to predict eBay behaviors based on the identified variables.

    • Main Results:

    • Computer and Internet skills significantly predicted both buying and selling on eBay.
    • Academic year was a predictor for both buying and selling activities.
    • Sex was found to be a significant predictor specifically for buying items on eBay.

    Conclusions:

    • Digital literacy and progression through academic studies are associated with engagement in online marketplaces like eBay.
    • Gender plays a role in the propensity to purchase goods via online platforms.
    • Findings offer insights into the user profiles and behavioral patterns within the e-commerce landscape.