THE MEDIATING ROLE OF ONLINE PAYMENT IN THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TIKTOK PRODUCT REVIEWS AND PURCHASE DECISIONS ON E-COMMERCE PLATFORMS

  • Amanda Ridha Pradya Duhita Universitas Airlangga
Keywords: Product Review, Online Payment, E-commerce, Purchase Decision

Abstract

This study aims to examine the effect of product reviews on TikTok on consumer purchase decisions on the Tokopedia e-commerce platform, with online payment as a mediating variable. A quantitative approach was used by distributing a structured questionnaire to 100 purposively selected respondents in Surabaya who actively use TikTok and Tokopedia. Data were analyzed using the Partial Least Squares-Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) method. The results show that product reviews have a positive influence on purchase decisions, both directly and through online payment. Online payment serves as a key factor that links consumer interest with actual purchasing behavior. The credibility of reviews and the ease of digital payment systems significantly strengthen purchasing decisions. These findings imply that e-commerce businesses and MSMEs should integrate social media content strategies with secure and convenient payment systems to increase conversions and enhance consumer experience.

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2025-10-01
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