Factors influencing decision-making behavior in purchasing luxury brand clothing through online channels of Generation Y consumers in Bangkok

Authors

  • Mallika Kakkaew , Bachelor of Business Administration, Faculty of Management Sciences, School of Digital Marketing and Branding, Kasetsart University Sriracha Campus
  • Pornchanok Chaiyo Bachelor of Business Administration, Faculty of Management Sciences, School of Digital Marketing and Branding, Kasetsart University Sriracha Campus
  • Thiraporn Tongplew Bachelor of Business Administration, Faculty of Management Sciences, School of Digital Marketing and Branding, Kasetsart University Sriracha Campus
  • Pannapa Prieansirirat Bachelor of Business Administration, Faculty of Management Sciences, School of Digital Marketing and Branding, Kasetsart University Sriracha Campus
  • นริศรา ภาควิธี Faculty of Management Sciences, School of Digital Marketing and Branding, Kasetsart University Sriracha Campus

Keywords:

Purchasing decision, Luxury brand clothing, Online channels

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to study factors influencing decision-making behavior in buying luxury brand clothing through online channels of Generation Y consumers in Bangkok. The sample used in this study was the unisex consumers aged between 22-46 years living in Bangkok. The sample size was 400 people. Data collection was done using convenience sampling and questionnaires as a research tool. The statistics used in the analysis were frequency, percentage, and multiple regression equation analysis. The findings found that the factors affecting purchasing decision were luxury brand perception, impulse to buy, and materialistic values. respectively, with statistical significance at the 0.05 level.

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2024-07-02

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Kakkaew, M. ., Chaiyo, P. ., Tongplew, T. ., Prieansirirat, P. ., & ภาควิธี น. (2024). Factors influencing decision-making behavior in purchasing luxury brand clothing through online channels of Generation Y consumers in Bangkok. Modern Management Frontier Journal, 22(1), 60–78. retrieved from https://so04.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/stou-sms-pr/article/view/271657

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