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Some personality correlates of using eBay.

Bijou Yang¹, David Lester, Wilson W M Wong

¹Drexel University, USA.

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|February 20, 2007

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Online shopping behavior on eBay among American undergraduates showed no link to competitiveness or money attitudes. This study explored the psychological factors influencing student engagement with e-commerce platforms.

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Area of Science:

Psychology
Consumer Behavior
E-commerce

Background:

Understanding the psychological underpinnings of online consumer behavior is crucial in the digital age.
E-commerce platforms like eBay are widely used by young adults, necessitating research into their usage patterns.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the relationship between psychological traits and eBay usage in American undergraduate students.
To determine if competitiveness, locus of control, or money attitudes influence online purchasing behavior.

Main Methods:

A survey was administered to 102 American undergraduate students.
Data collected included eBay usage patterns, competitiveness scores, locus of control assessments, and money attitude evaluations.

Main Results:

No statistically significant association was found between eBay use and competitiveness scores.
Similarly, locus of control scores and money attitude scores were not correlated with eBay usage among the surveyed students.

Conclusions:

Psychological factors such as competitiveness, locus of control, and money attitudes do not appear to be primary drivers for eBay usage in this student population.
Further research may explore other variables influencing e-commerce engagement among young consumers.