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TikTokers Turned Influencers: iGeneration’s Perceptions toward their 'Preferred' TikTok Influencers to Follow Balatbat, Maricel S.; Cabungcal, Miguel Angelo C.; Centeno, Mica Beatrize C.; Fabrigar, Jose Rapahel G.; Garfin, Alejandra Beatrize M.; Blasa-Cheng, Angelique C.; Vergara, Raymond Allan G.; Vergara, Kimberly Christie S.
International Journal of Multidisciplinary: Applied Business and Education Research Vol. 4 No. 10 (2023): International Journal of Multidisciplinary: Applied Business and Education Res
Publisher : Future Science / FSH-PH Publications

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11594/ijmaber.04.10.21

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Purpose – This study explored the potential factors the iGeneration considers before intending to follow TikTok influencers, assessed their behavioral response as an outcome of the intention, and examined the impact TikTok influencers had on their potential followers. Design/methodology/approach – The researchers used a convergent mixed-parallel design to interpret data gathered from interviews and surveys with the quantitative data analyzed through the Jamovi software. This study used the philosophies of pragmatism and interpretivism. Findings – TikTok users considered perceived added value to personal lifestyle and perceived hedonic experience the most compared to other antecedents tested. The researchers classified them according to the findings and arrived at three (3) distinct categories, transitioning from intention to behavior; (A) Nonchalant, (B) Serious, and (C) Adaptive. Research Limitations/Implications – The scope and delimitations of this study only involved students currently enrolled in De La Salle University, between 17 to 24 years old. The researchers used purposive and convenience sampling to acquire respondents for the Google Forms survey and Zoom interviews. Practical and Social Implications – This study has implications for business and e-commerce, especially in the current commercial climate where influencer marketing is gaining popularity. Furthermore, it can help enterprises look for suitable influencers who can positively impact their branding to the public. Originality/Value – This study addressed the gap in the literature on TikTok users and their behavior toward the consumption of influencer content, with the increasing popularity of TikTok as a social platform and the growth of influencers as online opinion leaders.
Check Out or Call Out: Attitude-Driven Boycott Intention in The Fashion Industry Balatbat, Maricel S.; Ang, Andrea Jean C.; Castillo, Kharylle Camilla O.; Nañoz, John Emmanuel R.; Blasa-Cheng, Angelique C.; Vergara, Raymond Allan G.; Vergara, Kimberly Christie S.
International Journal of Multidisciplinary: Applied Business and Education Research Vol. 4 No. 10 (2023): International Journal of Multidisciplinary: Applied Business and Education Res
Publisher : Future Science / FSH-PH Publications

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11594/ijmaber.04.10.20

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Purpose – This paper aims to contribute to the study of the factors of consumers’ attitudes toward boycott intention. This examines how behavioral beliefs and attitudes are statistically related to boycott intention through the modified conceptual framework of Ajzen’s Theories of Reasoned Action and Planned Behavior. Design/methodology/approach – Human behavior concerning boycott intentions is studied using a sequential explanatory research design. Data are obtained from 90 valid respondents through questionnaires and 8 interviewees from focus group discussions. It was analyzed using regression analysis and Baheiraei's points of integration. Findings – Animosity, legitimacy, and boycott attitude significantly affect boycott intention. Boycott attitude served as a mediator between legitimacy and boycott intention. Weak evidence shows that ethical relativism and animosity significantly affect boycott attitudes. Research Limitations/Implications – The study is limited to millennials and Generation Z Filipino fashion consumers who have substantial purchasing power and awareness of social events. Practical/Social Implications – This paper shall help companies and researchers better understand the motives behind boycott intentions for ethical decision-making processes and further engage in social and moral involvements within the community. Originality/value – The study proposes the addition of relevant variables to studies on boycott intention in the fashion industry. This may help increase the understanding of consumer attitudes leading to boycotts and aid a company in countering boycotts.
Co-Authors Ang, Andrea Jean C. Blasa-Cheng, Angelique C. Cabungcal, Miguel Angelo C. Castillo, Kharylle Camilla O. Centeno, Mica Beatrize C. Fabrigar, Jose Rapahel G. Garfin, Alejandra Beatrize M. Nañoz, John Emmanuel R. Vergara, Kimberly Christie S. Vergara, Raymond Allan G.