Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat dan Riset Pendidikan
Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat dan Riset Pendidikan Volume 5 Nomor 1 (Juli 2026 -

The Influence of Brand Awareness on Purchase Decision With Social Media as an Intervening Variable: Penelitian

Zidny Ilma Hasan (Universitas Padjadjaran)
Efti Novita Sari (Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai)
Meli Siagawati (Politeknik LP3I)
Muhammad Robby Reynaldy AlFaridzie (Univeristas Yayasan Pendidikan Imam Bonjol)
Sari Utami (Akademi Keuangan Perbankan Borobudur)



Article Info

Publish Date
18 Aug 2026

Abstract

The evolution of digital technology has transformed how consumers interact with brands and make purchasing decisions. This study aims to analyze the impact of brand awareness on purchase decisions, with social media serving as an intervening (mediating) variable. A quantitative approach was employed using the Partial Least Squares-Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) method. Data were collected via an online survey targeting respondents who are active social media users and have previously purchased products online. The analysis is expected to demonstrate that brand awareness has a positive and significant effect on purchase decisions, both directly and indirectly through social media engagement. The role of social media as an intervening variable strengthens the relationship between brand awareness and the consumer's final purchasing decision. The practical implications of this study offer strategic guidance for marketers on optimizing social media content to bridge the gap between brand awareness and actual purchasing behavior.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jerkin

Publisher

Subject

Humanities Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Mathematics Other

Description

Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat dan Riset Pendidikan is a journal on Faculty of Education. Jurnal JERKIN: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat dan Riset Pendidikan is under the auspices of the Faculty of Education, Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai. The journal is registered with E-ISSN: 2961-9890. Jurnal ...