Journal of Communication Science and Public Administration
Vol. 1 No. 4 (2025): Oktober, Public Relations, Government Branding and Media Relations

Public Policy and Digital Transformation of MSMEs: The Influence of TikTok Content Quality and Affiliate Marketing on Consumer Purchasing Decisions

Nur Liza (Universitas Syiah Kuala)
Zikratun Nisa (Universitas Syiah Kuala)
Salsabila Salsabila (Universitas Syiah Kuala)



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01 Oct 2025

Abstract

Digital transformation has fundamentally changed the landscape of consumer behavior, especially in the micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) sector in the fashion sector. The TikTok platform emerged as a dominant force where affiliate creator content  acts as a persuasive bridge between products and buyers. This study aims to empirically examine the influence of affiliate creator content  and TikTok content quality on consumer purchasing decisions  of MSME fashion products. The research method used was quantitative with a survey approach of 150 respondents who were active users of TikTok and had made transactions through the platform. The data analysis technique used multiple linear regression. The results show that affiliate creator content  has a positive and significant effect on trust and buying interest, while the quality of TikTok content contributes significantly to shaping the perception of product value. Simultaneously, these two variables explain 71% of the variation in purchase decisions. These findings indicate that the synergy between the interpersonal credibility of creators and the visual aesthetics of content is a crucial strategy for MSMEs. This article offers updates by integrating psychological (source credibility) and technical aspects (content quality) in the context  of a dynamic short-video ecosystem.

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jcspa

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Journal of Communication Science and Public Administration is an academic journal that brings together research from various fields of communication science and public administration to develop a comprehensive understanding of communication processes, public institutions, governance, public policy, ...