Brand community has been a topic of interest in recent years. Taking part in a brand community and interacting with other members within it will lead a consumer to change his sense of belonging, his recognition of the brand, and his perceived risk. The results of this study show that the customer's participation in the brand community have a positive influence on a customer's belongingness within the brand community, while it has a weakening effect on his perceived risk. Brand recognition shows a positive effect on his belongingness within the brand community and his purchase intention, but it has a weakening effect on his perceived risk. The belongingness of the customer within the brand community has a positive influence on his purchase intention; however, his perceived risk weakens his purchase intention. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]