"The Role of Parasocial Relationships, Congruence and Source Credibilit" by Caroline Lawrence and Bryna Meivitawanli
This study aimed to investigate how parasocial relationships, congruence, and source credibility influence purchase intention in TikTok Live Streaming commerce for cosmetics among Indonesian Generation Z users. Data was collected from 270 respondents through an online questionnaire, and validity and reliability tests were conducted. The data were analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM-PLS). Results showed that celebrity endorsers' attractiveness, trustworthiness, and expertise positively impact purchase intention. Parasocial relationship mediated the connection between celebrity...
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