JEMSI (Jurnal Ekonomi, Manajemen, dan Akuntansi)
Vol. 12 No. 4 (2026): Agustus 2026

The Influence Of Perceived Enjoyment, Electronic Word Of Mouth, And Social Influence On Robux Purchase Intention With Attitude As A Mediating Variable On Roblox Players In Indonesia

Muhammad Ari Nugraha (Universitas Tanjungpura Pontianak)
Yulyanti Fahruna (Universitas Tanjungpura Pontianak)
Ahmadi Ahmadi (Universitas Tanjungpura Pontianak)
Wenny Pebrianti (Universitas Tanjungpura Pontianak)
Harry Setiawan (Universitas Tanjungpura Pontianak)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Aug 2026

Abstract

Roblox has evolved into a digital platform that combines gaming, social interaction, and a virtual economy centered on the in-game currency, Robux. In this environment, players are frequently exposed to community trends, peer influence, and time-limited virtual items that may encourage virtual purchasing behavior. Despite many users being teenagers or young adults with limited income sources, Robux purchases remain common, suggesting that psychological and social factors may strongly influence purchasing decisions. Therefore, this study aims to examine the influence of perceived enjoyment, electronic word of mouth (eWOM), and social influence on Robux purchase intention, with attitude acting as a mediating variable among Roblox players in Indonesia. A quantitative research approach was employed, utilizing an online questionnaire distributed through social media and Roblox communities. Data from 172 respondents were analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling–Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS) with SmartPLS 4. The findings indicate that perceived enjoyment, eWOM, and social influence significantly affect attitude. Attitude exerts a strong positive effect on purchase intention and mediates the relationship between the independent variables and purchase intention. Among the variables examined, social influence is the most dominant factor shaping attitudes toward Robux purchases. These results underscore the significance of social interaction, community influence, and perceived enjoyment in shaping virtual purchase behavior within online gaming ecosystems.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jemsi

Publisher

Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

JEMSI (Jurnal Ekonomi, Manajemen, dan Akuntansi) is an electronic independent international scientific and academic journal that aims to publish scholars’ original and high-quality manuscripts and reports in all fields of business. JEMSI adheres to an open access policy to accelerate the ...