Journal of Humanities and Social Studies
Vol. 4 No. 02 (2026): MAY 2026

THE EFFECTIVENESS OF MICRO-INFLUENCER ENDORSEMENTS IN INCREASING CONSUMER PURCHASE INTEREST

Andi Hajar (Universitas Negeri Makassar)
Andi Kamariah (Universitas Negeri Makassar)
Alifia Khansa Daffina (Universitas Negeri Makassar)
Rahmatia Nur Iftitah (Universitas Negeri Makassar)



Article Info

Publish Date
15 May 2026

Abstract

This research aims to analyze the effectiveness of micro-influencer endorsement strategies in increasing consumer purchase interest on the @Styleroomm.co Instagram account in Makassar. The primary focus of this study is to evaluate how visual elements, the use of local dialects, and information transparency through video influence digital audience behavior. The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative, with data collection techniques including open-ended questionnaires distributed to 12 respondents and in-depth interviews with key informants. Scientific findings indicate that the influencer's self-presentation through makeup and content aesthetics acts as the primary stimulus in triggering initial audience attention (stop scrolling). Furthermore, the use of the Makassar local dialect (particles 'ji', 'mi', and 'ki') serves as an instrument of honesty validation that strengthens message credibility and emotional proximity. The findings also confirm that visual transparency in video content is more effective in reducing consumer skepticism compared to static catalog photos. The conclusion of this research is that the synergy between local cultural identity and visual production quality is the key factor in converting audience attention into actual purchase intent.

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Journal Info

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HJ

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Religion Agriculture, Biological Sciences & Forestry Humanities Economics, Econometrics & Finance Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences Other

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JOURNAL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL STUDIES is a journal that uses a double-blind peer review model that can be accessed online. The purpose of HUMAS JOURNAL is to publish a journal containing quality articles that will be able to contribute thoughts from a theoretical and empirical perspective in ...