Jurnal Studia Akuntansi dan Bisnis (The Indonesian Journal of Management & Accounting)
Vol 14 No 1 (2026)

INVESTIGATING IMPULSIVE BUYING IN THE DIGITAL ERA: THE IMPACT OF LIFESTYLE AND E-WALLET USAGE ON GENERATION Z

Yulfiswandi (Universitas Internasional Batam)
Slevia (Universitas Internasional Batam)
Candy (Universitas Internasional Batam)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Jun 2026

Abstract

This research seeks to explore how lifestyle choices and the use of e-wallets affect impulsive buying in Generation Z located in Batam City, including how self-control acts as a moderating factor. The research used a quantitative approach involving 264 respondents selected through convenience sampling. Data were collected through online questionnaires and analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling–Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS). The results indicate that lifestyle and e-wallet usage positively affectimpulsive buying. However, self-control was not able to moderate the relationship between lifestyle and e-wallet usage on impulsive buying. In addition, the research model was able to explain 70.6% of the variation in impulsive buying. Overall, impulsive buying among Generation Z is influenced by lifestyle factors, technological convenience, and an individual’s ability to exercise self-control.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JSAB

Publisher

Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

Jurnal Studia Akuntansi dan Bisnis diterbitkan oleh Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi (STIE) La Tansa Mashiro. Jurnal ini merupakan gabungan dari Jurnal Program Sarjana dengan nama StakeholderS (ISSN 1978-0648) dan Jurnal Program Pascasarjana dengan nama Gaung (ISSN 2089-1253). Sejak Volume I Nomor 1 ...