PurposeThe aim of this paper is to analyse the effects of flow experience on repurchase intention. In this context, this paper examines the mediating role of e-customer satisfaction during COVID-19 pandemic. This study is based on flow theory using two consequent factors, which have not been investigated together previously.Design/methodology/approachA questionnaire consisted of flow experience dimensions and e-customer satisfaction, repurchase intention. An online survey was conducted with 478 consumers who experienced flow in online shopping. Exploratory factor analysis and structural equation modelling were used to test research hypotheses. The research study data were collected between 20 March and 31 May 2020, during the spread of COVID-19.FindingsTelepresence, concentration and control dimensions of flow experience have a significant effect on e-customer satisfaction. In addition, it was determined that the change in repurchase intention was caused by concentration and telepresence dimensions of flow experience. Therefore, it was found that e-customer satisfaction has a significant effect on repurchase intention. As a result, it was determined that e-customer satisfaction has a partial mediating role in the effect of flow experience dimensions of telepresence, concentration and control, and a full mediating role in the effect of flow experience dimension of time distortion on repurchase intention.Research limitations/implicationsThe limitations of the study are that research was conducted on only one retail company and a limited number of participants were reached. In addition, some flow experience dimensions were excluded in the study, constituting another limitation.Originality/valueThis paper contributes flow theory literature by modelling flow dimensions as an independent variable that affects e-customer satisfaction and repurchase intention. In addition, different dimensions of flow experience in online retailing have been discussed, and no study has been found that discusses flow experience dimensions (goal clarity, enjoyment, curiosity, control, telepresence, time distortion, concentration) together. This study conducted during COVID-19 pandemic would produce a different perspective on flow experience in e-retailing

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The aim of this study is to investigate that the effects of threat appeal messages and rising threat perceptions on protection motivation and coping behaviors of consumers in the Covid-19 process. The data of the research were collected by survey technique and convenience sampling method between July 2020 and January 2021 from 545 customers who shopped from a global retail store via physical store, mobile application and website. In the study, exploratory (EFA) and confirmatory factor (CFA) analysis was applied to test the validity and reliability of the scales and to make the correct measurement. In this context, when the most purchased product groups were evaluated in the study, it was determined that rational purchasing tendencies were dominant due to fear and panic feelings. It has been determined that the variables in the research model based on the Protection Motivation Model (PMT) generally have an effect on the protection motivation of consumers.