Matrik: Jurnal Manajemen, Strategi Bisnis, Dan Kewirausahaan
Vol. 19 No. 1 (2025)

Social Proof as A Leveraging Variable For Purchasing Decisions

Endang Sulistiyani (Politeknik Negeri Semarang)



Article Info

Publish Date
12 Oct 2025

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the influence of affiliate marketing and online customer reviews on social proof and purchasing decisions on TikTok. Data collection method by distributing questionnaires to TikTok users in Central Java. The data collection technique uses quota sampling and purposive sampling method. The data analysis method uses structural Equation Modelling, with the AMOS 25 program. The results of the analysis show that the direct and indirect influence between affiliate marketing, online customer reviews on social proof and purchase decisions shows positive and significant results. Social proof is able to strengthen the relationship of the indirect influence of affiliate marketing and online customer reviews on purchasing decisions. This research combines Social Influence Theory and Theory of Planned Behaviour as a bridge to digital strategies in making purchasing decisions. TikTok needs to increase partnerships with affiliate marketers who have a good reputation and great influence in the target market.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jmbk

Publisher

Subject

Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

MATRIK: JURNAL MANAJEMEN, STRATEGI BISNIS, DAN KEWIRAUSAHAAN aims as a medium of exchange of information and scientific works among the teaching staff, alumni, students, practitioners and observers of science in management, business strategy and entrepreneurship. MATRIK: JURNAL MANAJEMEN, STRATEGI ...