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

Building Customer Loyalty in Digital Commerce: The Roles of Electronic Trust, E-CRM, and Customer Satisfaction

Gregoria Cici Anjarwati (Universitas Tanjungpura)
Ramadania (Universitas Tanjungpura)
Bintoro Bagus Purmono (Universitas Tanjungpura)
Juniwati (Universitas Tanjungpura)
Harry Setiawan (Universitas Tanjungpura)



Article Info

Publish Date
11 Aug 2026

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the effects of electronic trust and Electronic Customer Relationship Management (E-CRM) on customer loyalty through customer satisfaction among Generation Z Shopee users. This study employed a quantitative approach with a causal associative survey design. Data were collected through an online questionnaire using a five-point Likert scale from 217 Generation Z respondents who had made purchases on Shopee within the previous six months. The respondents were selected using non-probability sampling with a purposive sampling technique. Data were analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) with SmartPLS 4. The results indicate that electronic trust and E-CRM have positive and significant effects on customer satisfaction and customer loyalty. Customer satisfaction also has a positive and significant effect on customer loyalty. Furthermore, customer satisfaction significantly mediates the effects of electronic trust and E-CRM on customer loyalty. These findings imply that strengthening transaction security, improving digital service quality, and implementing effective customer relationship management can enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty among Generation Z users. The findings provide practical insights for e-commerce platforms in developing strategies to build trust, strengthen customer relationships, and foster long-term customer loyalty.

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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 ...