International Journal of Accounting & Finance in Asia Pasific
Vol 9, No 2 (2026): June 2026

Gamification as a Digital Marketing Strategy: Impact on Customer Value, Purchase Decision, and Repurchase Intention

Siti Alhamra Salqaura (Medan Area University, Jl. H. Agus Salim Siregar, Deli Serdang Regency, North Sumatera 20223, Indonesia)
Nasib Nasib (Institut Teknologi Bisnis Informasi dan Bisnis, Jl. Mahoni No.16, Medan City, North Sumatera 20235, Indonesia)
Siti Sabrina Salqaura (Medan Area University, Jl. H. Agus Salim Siregar, Deli Serdang Regency, North Sumatera 20223, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
20 Jun 2026

Abstract

Businesses increasingly use gamification to create interactive digital experiences that strengthen customer engagement and loyalty. This study examines the effects of gamification on customer value, purchase decision, and repurchase intention among Shopee users in Medan City, Indonesia. A quantitative survey was administered to 267 respondents who had used Shopee and made at least two purchases, and the data were analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). The results show that gamification significantly influences purchase decision (b = 0.938, p 0.001) and repurchase intention (b = 0.934, p 0.001). Customer value also significantly affects purchase decision (b = 0.551, p 0.001) and repurchase intention (b = 0.501, p 0.001). Mediation testing indicates significant indirect effects of gamification on purchase decision through customer value (b = 0.515, p 0.001), gamification on repurchase intention through purchase decision (b = 0.192, p = 0.003), and customer value on repurchase intention through purchase decision (b = 0.250, p = 0.002). However, customer value does not significantly mediate the effect of gamification on repurchase intention (b = 0.234, p = 0.059). These findings suggest that gamification strengthens digital consumer behavior when it enhances perceived value and facilitates purchase decisions.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

IJAFAP

Publisher

Subject

Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

IJAFAP aims to feature narrative, theoretical, and empirical-based research articles within the abovementioned fields. The journal welcomes articles relating to the current issues of financial decision making as well as its impact on society. IJAFAP carries out the mission to feature narrative, ...