Economic: Journal Economic and Business
Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): ECONOMIC: Journal Economic and Business

The influence of product quality, promotion, and digital marketing on purchasing decisions through consumer satisfaction as a mediating variable

Anjalita, Lara (Unknown)
Suhardi, Suhardi (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
20 Jan 2026

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the influence of product quality, promotion, and digital marketing on purchasing decisions with consumer satisfaction as a mediating variable among TikTok Shop users among Generation Z. This study uses a quantitative approach with Partial Least Squares–Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) analysis techniques. The results show that product quality and promotion do not have a direct and significant effect on purchasing decisions, but both have a significant indirect effect through consumer satisfaction. Meanwhile, digital marketing has a direct and indirect effect on purchasing decisions. Consumer satisfaction is proven to play a significant role in bridging the relationship between independent variables and purchasing decisions. These findings emphasize the importance of digital marketing strategies that focus not only on product presentation or promotion, but also on improving consumer experience and satisfaction to encourage purchase conversions, especially in the Generation Z segment that is highly responsive to digital experiences. This study provides practical implications for business actors to prioritize building consumer satisfaction in improving purchasing decisions through optimizing product quality, promotional strategies, and utilizing targeted digital marketing.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ejeb

Publisher

Subject

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

Description

ECONOMIC: Journal Economi and Business yang diterbitkan oleh Lembaga Riset Mutiara Akbar, Medan, Indonesia merupakan jurnal akses terbuka yang dapat digunakan sebagai media interaksi bagi seluruh cendikiawan di berbagai bidang Ekonomi dan Bisnis baik itu Karya Ilmiah kajian pustaka maupun ...