Journal of Educational Management Research
Vol. 5 No. 4 (2026)

The Role of Attitude in the Influence of Social Pressure, Product Features, and Brand Image on Android Brand Switching Decisions Among Gen-Z College Students

Khusnul Hairunnisa (Universitas Tanjungpura)
M. Irfani Hendri (Universitas Tanjungpura)
Ahmadi (Universitas Tanjungpura)
Wenny Pebrianti (Universitas Tanjungpura)
Bintoro Bagus Purmono (Universitas Tanjungpura)



Article Info

Publish Date
07 Jun 2026

Abstract

This study aims to examine the effects of social pressure, product features, and brand image on brand switching from Android to iPhone among Generation Z consumers, with attitude serving as a mediating variable. A quantitative research approach was employed using a survey method. Data were collected from 362 Generation Z university students who had previously used Android smartphones. The respondents were selected through purposive sampling, and the data were analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). The results indicate that social pressure, product features, and brand image have positive and significant effects on attitude. Furthermore, attitude has a positive and significant effect on brand switching from Android to iPhone. The mediation analysis reveals that attitude significantly mediates the relationships between social pressure, product features, and brand image with brand switching. These findings contribute to the consumer behavior literature by providing a deeper understanding of the factors influencing brand-switching decisions in the smartphone industry. The study also offers practical insights for smartphone marketers in developing strategies that strengthen consumer attitudes and enhance brand attractiveness to encourage switching behavior among Generation Z consumers.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jemr

Publisher

Subject

Humanities Education Social Sciences

Description

Journal of Educational Management Research is an international peer-reviewed journal which publishes original and significant contributions to educational management, administration, and leadership, in its broadest sense, from all over the world. This includes primary research projects in schools ...