Jurnal Ekonomi, Bisnis & Entrepreneurship (e-Journal)
Vol. 18 No. 2 (2024): Jurnal Ekonomi, Bisnis & Entrepreneurship (e-Journal)

The Influence of Online Customer Reviews and Ratings on Purchasing Decisions Through Consumer Trust as A Mediation Variable: Study of Camilan Khanza Consumers in Malang

Khanza Farid Bahtiar (Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang)
Fani Firmansyah (Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang)



Article Info

Publish Date
12 Dec 2024

Abstract

This research examines the impact of online customer reviews and ratings on purchasing decisions, with consumer trust as a mediating variable among customers of the Camilan Khanza online store in the Malang Raya region. This research utilizes a quantitative methodology with a descriptive framework. The research population comprises consumers from the Camilan Khanza online store in Malang Raya, encompassing the City of Malang, Malang Regency, and Batu City. This study employs purposive sampling, comprising a total sample size of 150 persons from the Malang Raya district. This study used structural equation modeling-partial least squares (SEM-PLS) for data analysis, leveraging SmartPLS software version 3.2.9. The study's findings indicate that 1) online customer reviews have a positive but negligible effect on purchasing decisions, 2) online customer ratings significantly and positively impact purchasing decisions, 3) consumer trust has a significant and positive effect on purchasing decisions, 4) online customer reviews significantly and positively influence consumer trust, 5) online customer ratings significantly and positively affect consumer trust, 6) online customer reviews indirectly influence purchasing decisions through consumer trust, and 7) online customer ratings indirectly affect purchasing decisions via consumer trust.

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jebe

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Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

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The focus areas of the journal include, but are not limited to: Economic theories and models: The journal welcomes articles that explore and analyze economic theories, models, and frameworks to understand the behavior of markets, industries, and economies. Management practices and strategies: ...