Motivation and Consumers’ Attitudes Mediate The Effect of Social Media toward Purchase Decisions on Generation Z via Market Place

Authors

  • Kristiana Widiawati Universitas Bina Insani
  • Lala Wiladiyah Universitas Bina Insani
  • Siti Dewi Winata Universitas Bina Insani

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.35877/454RI.qems4004

Keywords:

Social Media, Purchase Decisions, Motivation, Consumers’ Attitudes, Market Place

Abstract

The aim of this research work is to investigate the impact of motivations and attitudes towards social media on Generation?Z purchasing behavior in the marketplace. This research is about what affects people’s purchase and how social media can be used in?good ways in order to succeed as a marketer. The research method is?a quantitative with analytical tool SMART PLS. The respondents from Generation Z in Jabodetabek as many as?236. The path analysis?was used to assess the association of the variables studied. Influence on Purchase Decision The findings from the study reveal that social media has a direct as well as indirect impact on the consumer purchase?decision (via consumer motivation and attitude). It can be concluded, from the path coefficient value, that motivation has a very?significant effect on to purchasing decision (all hypotheses are accepted).

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2025-08-31

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Widiawati, K., Wiladiyah, L., & Winata, S. D. (2025). Motivation and Consumers’ Attitudes Mediate The Effect of Social Media toward Purchase Decisions on Generation Z via Market Place . Quantitative Economics and Management Studies, 6(4), 592–603. https://doi.org/10.35877/454RI.qems4004

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