Understanding consumer perception towards online seafood purchases
Evidence from Urban India
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 17832241 |
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| Authors | Vaishali C Mahajan (0000-0003-0257-027X, Symbiosis International University), Meena Kumari R (0000-0003-3787-7044), Yogesh Mahajan (0000-0002-7485-0185, Symbiosis International University, corresponding author), K Srimathi |
| Year | 2026 |
| Publication date | 2026-04-09 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Humanities and Social Sciences Communications (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2662-9992 • E-ISSN: 2662-9992 |
| Publisher | Palgrave Macmillan (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1057/s41599-026-07187-y |
| OpenAlex | W7152876646 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 37 |
The online purchase of seafood has gained momentum among urban consumers in India, driven by the demand for convenience and high-quality products. This study investigates consumer perceptions and preferences related to online seafood shopping, focusing on key factors such as website quality, product quality, price, convenience, cost, and perceived risk. A structured questionnaire was administered to 320 respondents in Mumbai, and the data were analysed using correlation, one-sample t-tests, Friedman’s ANOVA, and Chi-square tests. The findings reveal that consumers perceive online seafood purchasing as highly convenient, particularly due to time savings, ease of ordering, and the availability of ready-to-cook options. Product freshness and website accessibility also contribute positively to consumer satisfaction. However, concerns remain regarding occasional delivery of poor-quality products and payment security risks. A strong positive correlation was found among all factors, especially between product and cost factors. Furthermore, age was found to influence risk perception, with younger consumers showing greater acceptance of online seafood purchases. The study offers both theoretical insights and practical recommendations for online seafood retailers, emphasizing the need to enhance trust, transparency, and service quality. Addressing perceived risks while maintaining convenience can further strengthen consumer engagement in this growing e-commerce segment
Computer-assisted web interviewing · Consumer behaviour · Payment · Perception · Purchasing · Risk perception · Consumer Retail Behavior Studies · E-commerce and Technology Innovations · Technology Adoption and User Behaviour
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