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What drives viewers’ engagement in travel live streaming: a mixed-methods study from perceived value perspective

Yuangao Chen (School of Management, Zhejiang University of Finance and Economics, Hangzhou, China)
Liyan Tao (School of Management, Zhejiang University of Finance and Economics, Hangzhou, China)
Shuang Zheng (School of Management, Zhejiang University of Finance and Economics, Hangzhou, China)
Shuiqing Yang (School of Management, Zhejiang University of Finance and Economics, Hangzhou, China)
Fujun Li (School of Management, Zhejiang University of Finance and Economics, Hangzhou, China)

International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management

ISSN: 0959-6119

Article publication date: 17 October 2024

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Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this study is to explore the factors influencing viewers’ engagement intention in travel live streaming (TLS) from a perceived value perspective.

Design/methodology/approach

This study used a mixed-methods approach. In Study 1, 48 semistructured interviews were analyzed based on grounded theory and perceived value theory, and a research framework was established to investigate the impact of viewers’ engagement intentions in TLS. In Study 2, partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) was used to empirically validate survey data from 255 TLS viewers.

Findings

Through an analysis of the interview content, it was found that the expertise and interaction of the live streamer in TLS as well as the immersion, aesthetics and novelty of the live streaming scene are key influencing factors that affect the engagement of TLS viewers. This finding was confirmed through empirical research.

Practical implications

This research provides practical suggestions for live streamers, TLS platforms and local government to increase viewer engagement. Specifically, it provides methods and directions for the individual improvement of live streamers, further promotes the development and construction of the platform and underscores the importance of government initiatives in policy support and regulatory framework development.

Originality/value

This study focuses on the less-researched field of TLS. Using a mixed-methods approach combining interviews and PLS-SEM, this study explores the key factors that affect the engagement of TLS viewers based on the characteristics of live streamers and live streaming scenes.

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Acknowledgements

This research is supported by the National Social Science Foundation of China under Grant No. 21BGL245.

Citation

Chen, Y., Tao, L., Zheng, S., Yang, S. and Li, F. (2024), "What drives viewers’ engagement in travel live streaming: a mixed-methods study from perceived value perspective", International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJCHM-01-2024-0115

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Emerald Publishing Limited

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