HASANUDDIN JOURNAL OF BUSINESS STRATEGY
Vol 4 No 1 (2022): Hasanuddin Journal of Business Strategy

The Influence of Social Media Influencer on Students’ Interest in Investing in the Capital Market

Andi Tenri Ulmi (Student of Master Management, Economics and Business Faculty, Hasanuddin University)
Cepi Pahlevi (Economics and Business Faculty, Hasanuddin University)
Muhammad Sobarsyah (Economics and Business Faculty, Hasanuddin University)



Article Info

Publish Date
22 Feb 2022

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to find out how social media influencers attract students' interest in investing. With the use of 150 students as samples for this research, the study targeted students at state universities in Makassar. Before conducting the main analysis, limited numbers of data are first evaluated to ensure their validity and reliability. The collected data are then processed with classical-assumption tests before examining simple regression analysis. On the basis of statistical analysis, the results of the study showed that social media influencers have significantly affected students' interest in investing in the capital market. This finding strengthens the existing literature that repeated information received could influence decisions. Gallery at university is seemingly an effective way to target students to highly participate and form student attractive in investing in the capital market.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

HJBS

Publisher

Subject

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

Description

It is an open access online journal in the field of applied management and published four times in a year in February, May, July, and October. The journal is designed for professionals and researchers to convey their findings of business concepts, thoughts, and new strategies for business viability ...