Al-Kharaj: Journal of Islamic Economic and Business
Vol. 8 No. 2 (2026): All articles in this issue include authors from 3 countries of origin (Indonesi

The Influence of Fear of Missing Out (FoMO) on Purchase Decisions through Impulsive Behavior: Evidence from TikTok Pop Mart Live Streaming

Salsabiila Putri Jamaludin (Telkom University)
Ati Mustikasari (Telkom University)
Alma Syifa Maulidina (Telkom University)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Jul 2026

Abstract

Through this study, I aim to analyze the impact of Fear of Missing Out (FoMO) on purchasing decisions through impulsive behavior between TikTok Pop Mart live streaming consumers. The swift expansion of live streaming commerce has boosted consumer interest tendency to make spontaneous purchases influenced by emotional and psychological factors, particularly FOMO. This study employed applying a quantitative design through Structural Equation Modeling–Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS).The researchers collected data using questionnaire distributed to TikTok users who had watched Pop Mart live streaming sessions and purchased Pop Mart products, with purposive sampling. The research variables consisted of Fear of Missing Out (FoMO) identified being an independent element, impulsive behavior as an intermediary, and purchasing decisions as the dependent variable. Findings indicate that FoMO exerts a significant favorable impact on purchase decisions. In addition, impulsive behavior has been identified as significantly act as an intermediary between FoMO and purchasing decisions during TikTok Pop Mart live streaming sessions. This research suggests that emotional triggers through live streaming commerce can increase consumers' impulsive tendencies and encourage spontaneous purchase behavior. This paper adds to the existing literature on knowledge about consumer actions within social commerce and provides managerial implications for live streaming marketing strategies.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

alkharaj

Publisher

Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

Al-Kharaj, Journal of Islamic Economic and Business is peer-reviewed journal published by program studi ekonomi syariah , Institut Agama Islam Negeri (IAIN) Palopo. Al-Kharaj focus on the research of Islamic Economic and Business. The aims of this journal is to explore and develop economic related ...