Management Science Research Journal
Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): FEBRUARY 2026

Determinants of Behavioral Adoption in Influencer Marketing Platforms: The Roles of Perceived Ease of Use, Usefulness, Satisfaction, and Trust

Wijesinghe, Thivanka Chamith (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
28 Feb 2026

Abstract

Influencer marketing has become a dominant strategy for engaging consumers on social media platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. This study investigates the factors that drive users’ behavioral adoption of influencer-driven content and platforms, drawing on the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and its extensions. Building on a review of influencer marketing literature and empirical analysis, the research examines the relationships among Perceived Ease of Use (PEU), Perceived Usefulness (PU), Satisfaction (S), Trust (T), and Behavioral Adoption (BA). Results reveal that PEU exerts the strongest influence on BA, indicating that intuitive interfaces and low complexity are critical to encouraging adoption. Satisfaction emerges as the second-most significant factor, suggesting that positive user experiences foster ongoing engagement. PU also contributes to adoption, though its effect is weaker than that of PEU. Trust shows a moderate but meaningful impact, underscoring the importance of credibility and security in sustaining long-term participation. These findings provide practical guidance for marketers and platform designers seeking to enhance user acceptance of influencer-based campaigns.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

msr

Publisher

Subject

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

Description

The Journal of Management Science Research (MSR) is an International Journal which has committed to publishing empirical and theoretical research articles, that have a high impact on the management field as a whole. The journal encourages new ideas or new perspectives on existing research. The ...