Dinasti International Journal of Economics, Finance & Accounting (DIJEFA)
Vol. 6 No. 6 (2026): Dinasti International Journal of Economics, Finance & Accounting (January - Feb

Examining the Impact of Service Quality on Generation Z Customer Loyalty: Trust as a Mediating Variable in the MSME Sector

Ch Pangkey, Flowry (Unknown)
Ngadimin, Samat (Unknown)
Lule, Benny (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
07 Jan 2026

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the influence of service quality on Generation Z customer loyalty in micro, small and medium enterprises in the creative screen printing and convection industry sector with trust variables as mediators. This study uses a quantitative approach by collecting data through questionnaires to three hundred and twenty-five Generation Z respondents who have ordered screen printing or convection services. Data analysis was carried out using structural equation modeling based on partial least square. The results of the study show that service quality has a positive and significant influence on customer loyalty. In addition, service quality also has a positive and significant effect on trust, and trust has a positive and significant influence on customer loyalty. The findings of the study also show that trust plays a role as a mediating variable in the relationship between service quality and customer loyalty. It was concluded that Generation Z's loyalty to micro, small and medium enterprises in the creative industry sector is not only influenced by the quality of service directly but is strengthened through the formation of trust first.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

DIJEFA

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Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

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The author is invited to submit a paper for Dinasti International Journal of Economics, Finance & Accounting (DIJEFA). Topics related to this journal include but are not limited to: Accounting and financial reporting Audit Accounting management Taxation Corporate finance Personal finance Financial ...