Global Advances in Business Studies
Vol. 5 No. 2 (2026): Global Advances in Business Studies (GABS)

The influence of user generated content and electronic word of mouth on TikTok toward purchase intention for Chikuro: a study of Generation Z in Bogor City

Amelia Putri Alhasni (Pakuan University)
Abel Gandhy (Pakuan University)
Diana Amaliasari (Pakuan University)



Article Info

Publish Date
04 Nov 2026

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the influence of user generated content (UGC) and electronic word of mouth (E-WOM) on TikTok on consumers’ purchase intention toward Chikuro products among Generation Z in Bogor City. This study is motivated by the high internet penetration in Indonesia, the dominance of TikTok among Generation Z, and the viral phenomenon of Chikuro through UGC and E-WOM content. A quantitative method with a descriptive-associative approach was employed. Data were collected through an online questionnaire from 200 Generation Z respondents in Bogor City who had been exposed to Chikuro content on TikTok, using convenience sampling. Data were analyzed using structural equation modeling–partial least squares (SEM-PLS) with SmartPLS 4.1.1.8. The results show that UGC and E-WOM have a positive and significant effect on purchase intention, with an R-square value of 0.646.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

gabs

Publisher

Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

Global Advances in Business Studies (GABS) is an international, double-blind peer-reviewed, open-access journal published by Ifma Publishing. GABS aims to provide a valuable outlet for research on business-orientated themes and topics. It publishes articles of a multi-disciplinary and ...