<![CDATA[The development of social media has increased the role of influencers in shaping Generation Z’s consumption behavior, particularly in the highly competitive cosmetics industry. On the other hand, religiosity represents a value-based factor that potentially influences consumers’ decisions to engage in brand switching. This study aims to analyze the effects of influencers and religiosity on brand switching behavior among Generation Z in Bengkulu City, both partially and simultaneously. The study adopts a quantitative approach with a causal associative research design. Data were collected through questionnaires distributed to 100 Generation Z respondents and analyzed using multiple linear regression with the assistance of SPSS version 18.The results indicate that influencers have a positive and significant effect on brand switching behavior. Religiosity also has a positive and significant effect on brand switching behavior. Simultaneously, influencers and religiosity significantly influence brand switching behavior, with an Adjusted R Square value of 42.3%. These findings suggest that brand switching behavior among Generation Z is influenced not only by digital social factors but also by religious value considerations such as halal awareness and ethical consumption. The results of this study are expected to serve as a reference for formulating marketing strategies that align with the characteristics and values of Generation Z.]]>
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