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Abstract—With the rise of online shopping during COVID-19 experience and motivations lead to high purchase intention
pandemic in the Philippines, it is important to understand the [5].
buying decision among Filipinos. The purpose of this study was Another research showed that factors of online shopping
to determine the factors affecting customer satisfaction in include attitude and a change in customers’ attitudes
online shopping. A valid response of 251 Filipinos participated towards making online purchases [6-7]. On the contrary, a
in the empirical study. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) study shows that online shopping is significantly influenced
was used to validate the measurement model and to test the by the perception of risk, enjoyment, social influence, and
causal relationship in the model. The result revealed that online advertisement [8]. Furthermore, customer feedback,
products/services, pricing, consumer, and technological were trust, perceived usefulness, and information quality are
significantly influenced the consumer buying decision which factors that most influence consumers [9-10]. A study
also affect customer satisfaction. Surprisingly, operational was
revealed that another factor includes the word-of-mouth,
found not significant as a predictor for buying decisions and
customer satisfaction. The SEM derived from the study could
loyalty, and post-recovery satisfaction [3]. Another study
be beneficial to e-commerce platforms and businesses which suggests that the price, availability, scarcity, product details,
can contribute to a better understanding of the determinants conditions, and social media affect buying decisions [11].
that affect buying decision and customer satisfaction. In an empirical examination conducted in online shopping
towards customer satisfaction, the result revealed that
Keywords-online shopping; e-commerce; lazada; consumer loyalty, price insensitivity, quality, time, and information
buying decision; customer satisfaction; structural equation availability significantly affect satisfaction. [12-13].
modeling This research study is intended to determine the factors
affecting customer satisfaction in online shopping among
I. INTRODUCTION Filipinos during COVID-19 pandemic. With the growing
Online shopping is booming in the Philippines due to the craze in online shopping, the study aims to bridge the gap
strong improvement of the internet, mobile applications, and by determining the relationship between the factors, buying
various web developments. It is an easy solution for the decisions, and customer satisfaction.
busy life and COVID-19 pandemic that the world is facing Lazada is the most talked e-commerce site on the
today. Based on a study conducted by Statista, the Philippine social media [2]. To make it more logical,
Philippines ranks third place in the world’s fastest-growing identification of the factors that significantly influence the
e-commerce markets outlasting its neighbor country in consumer when buying online and their satisfaction can
Southeast Asia [1]. In addition, a study conducted found that help Lazada to overcome obstacles and strive to provide a
Filipinos shopped online for the convenience of not having convenient service to consumers, which represents a key
to go to and line up at brick-and-mortar stores (58%), better driving force in enhancing competitiveness and advantages.
prices (47%), and deals (46%) [2].
Analyzing the consumer buying decision is a main part II. METHODOLOGY
of e- commerce success. A study argued that without This study discussed the consumer buying decision in
knowing the factors encouraging online shopping it is online shopping. Lazada App was chosen platform. Lazada
difficult to develop e-commerce [3]. E-commerce needs to is the most frequently used e-commerce app among
identify the factors needed to achieve and what criteria they Filipinos when shopping online [2]. Specifically, this study
should be consistent with. On a conducted research where it focused on enhancing the Customer Satisfaction among
sought to identify features of people making online Filipinos in online shopping during COVID-19 pandemic.
purchases shows that knowledge exploration was defined as Other e-commerce platforms were not included in this study.
an individual’s actions in shopping online [4]. A study
conducted examining online shopping shows that shopping A. Instrument Design
The instrument contains 2 parts, the first part using a
nominal scale that collects the basic information about
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I am concerned with the privacy of my information
0.46
continuance use (0.80), the possibility of using the e-
provided when online shopping. commerce site in Online Shopping (0.79), and continuance
I'm satisfied with the delivery time. 0.51
of online shopping (0.87).
I find the opinions and reviews of other users helpful in my
purchase decision-making.
0.55 Interestingly, all indicators in Customer Satisfaction
The feedback for my queries provided by Lazada is faster
0.58
were found significant. Those were satisfaction in previous
than what I expected. online shopping (0.79), use of e-commerce site more often
(C) My experience for navigating e-stores is better than what I
expected.
0.70 (0.89), satisfaction with the site which leads to the
I shop online because a family member/friend/colleague
0.42
continuation of buying (0.89), recommendation (0.83),
recommended it. satisfaction in browsing and product comparison (0.89), and
I find enjoyment in browsing of products. 0.63 meeting or exceeding the customers' expectation in online
I like e-commerce sites for the useful information they
0.77 shopping using the e-commerce site (0.82).
provide about items in their stock.
I can easily find and buy various products that suits my
Fig. 1 shows the initial model of factors affecting
0.75 customer satisfaction which shows that the Operational
specifications.
I am concerned with the quality of the products delivered
0.49 Factor found not significant as a latent variable or a
(P/S) when ordering.
The delivery time defined is attractive.
predictor in consumer buying decision (β=-0.01). The
0.56
derived value is extremely lower compared to the other
The means of delivery of the product is satisfying. 0.56
latent variables.
The shipping (when) charged by the delivery of the product
0.39
is fair.
I prefer to buy online as price is lower than traditional shop 0.71
It helps me to keep up with deal notifications (e.g., sales) is
0.66
better than expected.
For the most part, I shop online in social commerce when
0.70
(P) there are sales.
I like the promotions and discounts offer online rather than
traditional shop 0.80
Online vendors can provide me with more relevant
promotional information tailored to my preferences or 0.72
personal interests.
The site help me to make purchase decisions better than I
0.80
expected.
I intend to continue to use this site rather than discontinue
0.80
its use.
(BD) Whenever possible, I intend to use this site for Online
0.79 Figure 1. Initial model of factors affecting customer satisfaction.
Shopping.
I will buy since after-purchase problems I experience are
0.48
quickly resolved by the retailer. Fig. 2 shows the final model of factors affecting
I will continue to shop online at this site. 0.87
customer satisfaction. Technological Factor (β=-0.17),
I am satisfied with my previous online shopping experience. 0.79
Consumer Factors (β=-0.65), Products/Services (β=1.00),
I will use this retailer website more often for online
purchases.
0.78 Pricing (β=0.71), and Buying Decision (β=0.94).
I will continue to buy as I am satisfied with the site. 0.89
(CS) I recommended this company. 0.83
I am satisfied to browse interesting products and compare
0.89
them.
Overall, most of my experiences from using this site were
better than expected. 0.82
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TABLE III. PARAMETER ESTIMATES AND GOODNESS OF FIT of Filipinos are still prioritized rather than the influence of
Parameter
sales promotion [9]. When online shopping, the study
Fit indices revealed that online shopping experience relatively affect
Estimates
their buying decision. Online shopping experience and
Normed chi-square (χ2/df) 2.114
online shopping motivations can lead to purchase intention
Incremental Fit Index (IFI) 0.942 [5]. Moreover, knowledge exploration affects buying
Tucker-Lewis Index (TLI) 0.929 decisions. It means that the limited applicability of the e-
Comparative Fit Index (CFI) 0.941 commerce browser might affect the ability of Filipinos to
Root Mean Square Error of Approximation 0.067 fulfill their needs in online shopping. Product comparison
(RMSEA) application in an online store allows consumers to compare
Goodness of Fit Index (GFI) 0.872
the wide range of products from one place with ease [11].
Adjusted Goodness of Fit Index (AGFI) 0.831
Surprisingly, the study could not reveal any statistically
significant effect of Operational Factors in buying decisions
Table IV shows the direct, indirect, and total effects and satisfaction. This result is contradicting with the most
among selected latent. The result of SEM indicate that studies conducted [3, 8-9, 16]. However, one study shows
Products/Services had the highest effect on consumer buying that security has a weak relation to customer satisfaction
decision (β=1.000, p=0.010), followed by Pricing (β=0.719, [13]. This might be due to the fact, the longer period the
p=0.010), Consumer (β=-0.651, p=0.082), and Technological consumer shop online they might have acquired trust in
(β=-0.167, p=0.333). Interestingly, Consumer buying transactions. Furthermore, buying decision significantly
decisions had a high effect on Customer Satisfaction influenced customer satisfaction. There is a relationship
(β=0.940, p=0.001). Furthermore, Products/Services has the between continuance use intentions and satisfaction [15].
highest indirect effect in Customer Satisfaction (β=0.999, Filipinos are most likely to continuously shop online if they
p=0.010), followed by Pricing (β=0.676, p=0.010), are satisfied with the previous transactions.
Consumer (β=-0.612, p=0.084), and Technological which In general, the study revealed that four out of five
has least indirect effect (β=0.157, p=0.335). identified factors significantly influenced the consumer
TABLE IV. DIRECT, INDIRECT, AND TOTAL EFFECTS buying decision which affects the Customer Satisfaction.
By determining what interests the Filipino consumers,
Model Direct p- Indirect p- Total p- Lazada can prioritize these items that should be improved.
Path effect value effect value effect value Therefore, knowing what customer seeks, Lazada can focus
P→ BD 0.719 0.010 No path - 0.719 0.010 on strategy they can implement to stay ahead as a leading e-
P/S → BD 1.000 0.010 No path - 1.000 0.010 commerce in the Philippines.
C→ BD -0.651 0.082 No path - -0.651 0.082 This study contributes to both theory and practical
T→ BD -0.167 0.333 No path - -0.167 0.333 application of e-commerce sites, but has limitations that can
BD → CS 0.940 0.001 No path - 0.940 0.001 be addressed in future research. First, future study should
P→ CS No path - 0.676 0.010 0.676 0.010 significantly explore more between factors which might
P/S → CS No path - 0.999 0.010 0.999 0.010 affect the buying decision. To make the study more relevant,
C→ CS No path - -0.612 0.084 -0.612 0.084 Customer Loyalty might be added. Second, the number of
T → CS No path - 0.157 0.335 0.157 0.335 respondents was unsatisfactory despite the effort of the
author to attain a large sample, which may have influenced
IV. DISCUSSION the findings. Third, Lazada is operating in Southeast Asia
thus geographical location and diversified sampling can
The analysis of path coefficients revealed that also be considered. Lastly, the demographic profile of the
Products/Services is the most predictor in Buying Decision. respondents and years of experience in online shopping
The result corresponds to a previous study suggests that the might be added as it can be valuable in the research
availability of product details, product type and specification direction.
positively influences the buying decision in online shopping
[3, 11]. This study revealed that Filipinos when shop online V. CONCLUSION
seek more information that suits their preferences.
COVID-19 pandemic is a big challenge in the
Interestingly, Products/Services was also found the highest
Philippines [26]. With the rise of online shopping during
indirect effect in Customer Satisfaction.
COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines, it is important to
This study suggests that Lazada should focus more on
understand the buying decision among Filipinos. The
providing detailed description to cover the informational
purpose of this study was to determine the factors affecting
needs of Filipinos as it greatly influences their buying
customer satisfaction in online shopping. A valid response
decision and satisfaction. Pricing also represents a strong
of 251 Filipinos participated in the empirical study.
impact as a direct effect on buying decisions and an indirect
Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) was used to validate
effect on satisfaction. It is visible that product price,
the measurement model and to test the causal relationship
shipping cost, and discounts play a role when online
in the model. The result revealed that products/services,
shopping [3, 11]. It is also assumed that Filipinos still want
pricing, consumer, and technological were significantly
to choose the right product based on personal interest rather
influenced the consumer buying decision which also affect
than solely buy the cheapest product. The needs and wants
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