The influence of credibility and social capital on e-wom with attitude as a mediation variable by Gen Z Tiktok users in Padang City

  • Fitria Asri Universitas Negeri Padang
  • Vidyarini Dwita
Keywords: Credibility; social capital; attitude; ewom

Abstract

This study aims to analyze how the influence of credibility and social capital on EWOM with attitude as a mediation variable by gen Z TikTok users in Padang City (study on brand Somethinc). This research was conducted using quantitative methods. The population of this research is gen Z TikTok users in Padang City who ever sees or reviews about brand Somethinc. The research sample was 200 respondents. This study uses a structural equation model (SEM) test with smart-PLS 3.0 software.

The results of this study include: (1) Credibility has a positive significant effect on Attitude. (2) Social Capital has a positive significant effect on Attitude. (3) Attitude has a positive significant effect on EWOM. (4) Social Capital has a positive significant effect on Credibility. (5) Credibility has a significant indirect effect on EWOM with Attitude as a mediating variable. (6) Social Capital has a significant indirect effect on EWOM with Attitude as a mediating variable.

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2021-12-08
How to Cite
Asri, F., & Dwita, V. (2021). The influence of credibility and social capital on e-wom with attitude as a mediation variable by Gen Z Tiktok users in Padang City . Marketing Management Studies, 1(4), 362-373. https://doi.org/10.24036/mms.v1i4.170