Journal of Management - Small and Medium Enterprises (SME's)
Vol 17 No 1 (2024): JOURNAL OF MANAGEMENT Small and Medium Enterprises (SME's)

THE EFFECT OF LIFESTYLE AND REFERENCE GROUPS ON E-CIGARETTE PURCHASING DECISIONS

Antonio E. L. Nyoko (Department of Management, Universitas Nusa Cendana, Kupang)
Ronald P. C. Fanggidae (Department of Management, Universitas Nusa Cendana, Kupang)
Fransiskus Haumetan (Department of Management, Universitas Nusa Cendana, Kupang)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Mar 2024

Abstract

This study aimed to investigate the effect of lifestyle and reference groups on e-cigarette consumer purchasing decisions in Kupang City. Convenience sampling was employed as the sampling strategy and the questionnaire was utilized to obtain the data. Multiple linear regression analysis was used to identify the changes of independent variables on the dependent variable in the data analysis. The hypothesis test was performed to test the effect of the significance of independent variables on the dependent variable. The findings of this study indicate that lifestyle has no positive and significant influence on the purchasing decision of e-cigarettes, reference groups have a positive and significant impact on e-cigarette purchasing decisions, and lifestyle and reference groups simultaneously have a positive and significant effect on the purchasing decision of e-cigarettes in Kupang city. It is suggested to study further other consumer behavior personal factors such as job and economic conditions that might moderate or mediate the relationship between lifestyle or reference groups toward consumers' purchasing decisions. Keywords: Lifestyle; References Groups; Purchasing Decisions; e-Cigarette

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JEM

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Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

Tujuan dari jurnal ini adalah mempublikasikan artikel hasil penelitian dan kajian pustaka yang ditulis oleh dosen, peneliti dan mahasiwa. Adapun lingkup topik dari jurnal ini adalah : 1. Manajemen Umum 2. Manajemen Pemasaran 3. Sumberdaya Manusia 4. Keuangan 5. Manajemen Operasi 6. Manajemen ...