EKOMBIS REVIEW: Jurnal Ilmiah Ekonomi dan Bisnis
Vol 14 No 2 (2026): April

The Influence Of Brand Image, Word Of Mouth And Brand Trust On The Decision To Choose A School Through Choosing Interest At Ira School Foundation Medan

Vanindah, Jeihan (Unknown)
Tambunan, Sari Bulan (Unknown)
Suryani, Wan (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
28 Apr 2026

Abstract

This study aims to determine the influence of Brand Image, Word of Mouth, and Brand Trust on the Decision to Choose a school at Yayasan Perguruan IRA in Medan City, with Interest in Choosing as an intervening variable. This quantitative research employs the Structural Equation Modeling–Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS) method using the SmartPLS 3 application to examine both direct and indirect relationships among Brand Image, Word of Mouth, Brand Trust, Interest in Choosing, and Decision to Choose. The study utilizes primary data collected through research questionnaires. Respondents consist of parents, teachers, and students of Yayasan Perguruan IRA Medan, totaling 100 participants. The hypothesis testing results indicate that Brand Image, Word of Mouth, and Brand Trust have a positive direct influence on the Decision to Choose. Interest in Choosing also has a positive influence on the Decision to Choose. Indirectly, Brand Image, Word of Mouth, and Brand Trust exert a positive effect on the Decision to Choose through Interest in Choosing.

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ER

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

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Ekombis Review: Jurnal Ilmiah Ekonomi dan Bisnis is a peer-reviewed journal. Ekombis invites academics and researchers who do original research in the fields of economics, management, and ...