Journal of Research in Social Science and Humanities
Vol 5, No 4 (2025)

Generation Z Consumers’ Perceptions of Purchasing Intention Toward Organic Agricultural Products in Padang City

Putra, M. Farrasky Delas (Unknown)
Sakinah, Yozi Putri (Unknown)
Sultani, Sultani (Unknown)
Hermawan, Hermawan (Unknown)
Pebriani, Riza (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
13 Dec 2025

Abstract

This study investigates Generation Z consumers’ purchase intention toward organic agricultural products in Padang City by examining the influence of digital, economic, social, and perceptual factors. The research topic is important due to the increasing global demand for organic food and the need to understand the behavioral determinants that shape healthy consumption patterns among young populations. The study hypothesizes that these four variables significantly affect purchase intention. A quantitative approach was employed using an online survey distributed to 73 Generation Z respondents, and data were analyzed using Partial Least Squares–Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). The results show that all variables significantly contribute to purchase intention, with consumer perception emerging as the strongest predictor, followed by digital and social factors, while economic constraints remain a major barrier. The model explains 62% of the variance in purchase intention, indicating substantial predictive power. These findings highlight that health-related beliefs, digital exposure, and social norms play a critical role in shaping healthy consumption behavior among young consumers. The study contributes to health sciences by demonstrating that promoting organic food consumption requires integrating health education with digital communication and socio-economic considerations

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jrssh

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Religion Arts Humanities Economics, Econometrics & Finance Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice Library & Information Science Mathematics Social Sciences Other

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Journal Research of social science and Humanities is a peer-reviewed, international, and intercultural journal. It promotes interdisciplinary research with a primary focus on original research or reviews in humanities and social sciences. Articles are welcome in the following seven sections: ...