Determinants of successful virtual communities: Contributions from system characteristics and social factors

Authors:
Hsiu-Fen Lin
Affiliations:
Department of Shipping and Transportation Management, National Taiwan Ocean University, No. 2 Beining Road, Keelung, Taiwan, ROC
Venue:
Information and Management
Year:
2008

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Abstract

Although there is growing interest in virtual communities, few studies have examined them from an integrated viewpoint including technical and social perspectives. By expanding on DeLone and McLean's IS success model, the author constructed a model of the impact of system characteristics (e.g., information and system quality) and social factors (e.g., trust and social usefulness) in implementing successful virtual communities. Data collected from 198 community members provided support for the model. Results showed that both member satisfaction and a sense of belonging were determinants of member loyalty in the community. Additionally, information and system quality were found to affect member satisfaction, while trust influenced the members' sense of belonging to the community. Finally, the findings provided understanding of the factors that measured virtual community success. Implications of my study are discussed.