The comparative influence of traditional celebrities and digital influencers in fashion industry for generation z

This study explores how traditional celebrities, and digital influencers affect Generation Z’s purchasing intention in the fashion industry. Using the Source Credibility Theory and Information Acceptance Model, it examines the impact of expertise, attractiveness, trustworthiness, engagement level, a...

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Main Author: Lai, Pei Xuan
Format: Final Year Project / Dissertation / Thesis
Published: 2025
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description This study explores how traditional celebrities, and digital influencers affect Generation Z’s purchasing intention in the fashion industry. Using the Source Credibility Theory and Information Acceptance Model, it examines the impact of expertise, attractiveness, trustworthiness, engagement level, and information quality on Generation Z’s purchasing intention influenced by endorsers. A total of 392 gen Z participants were surveyed using convenience and snowball sampling through Google Form. The research aims to identify the key factors influencing Gen Z’s purchasing intention and offer insights for marketers to create more effective, targeted strategies. It contributes to existing literature by comparing influencer types and their roles in modern fashion marketing. Keywords: Traditional Celebrities, Digital Influencers, Generation Z, Purchasing Intention, Fashion
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spelling my-utar-eprints.68282025-11-25T09:36:54Z The comparative influence of traditional celebrities and digital influencers in fashion industry for generation z Lai, Pei Xuan H Social Sciences (General) HD Industries. Land use. Labor This study explores how traditional celebrities, and digital influencers affect Generation Z’s purchasing intention in the fashion industry. Using the Source Credibility Theory and Information Acceptance Model, it examines the impact of expertise, attractiveness, trustworthiness, engagement level, and information quality on Generation Z’s purchasing intention influenced by endorsers. A total of 392 gen Z participants were surveyed using convenience and snowball sampling through Google Form. The research aims to identify the key factors influencing Gen Z’s purchasing intention and offer insights for marketers to create more effective, targeted strategies. It contributes to existing literature by comparing influencer types and their roles in modern fashion marketing. Keywords: Traditional Celebrities, Digital Influencers, Generation Z, Purchasing Intention, Fashion 2025 Final Year Project / Dissertation / Thesis NonPeerReviewed application/pdf http://eprints.utar.edu.my/6828/1/BIN_2005555_Lai_Pei_Xuan_LAI_PEI_XUAN.pdf Lai, Pei Xuan (2025) The comparative influence of traditional celebrities and digital influencers in fashion industry for generation z. Final Year Project, UTAR. http://eprints.utar.edu.my/6828/
spellingShingle H Social Sciences (General)
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The comparative influence of traditional celebrities and digital influencers in fashion industry for generation z
title The comparative influence of traditional celebrities and digital influencers in fashion industry for generation z
title_full The comparative influence of traditional celebrities and digital influencers in fashion industry for generation z
title_fullStr The comparative influence of traditional celebrities and digital influencers in fashion industry for generation z
title_full_unstemmed The comparative influence of traditional celebrities and digital influencers in fashion industry for generation z
title_short The comparative influence of traditional celebrities and digital influencers in fashion industry for generation z
title_sort comparative influence of traditional celebrities and digital influencers in fashion industry for generation z
topic H Social Sciences (General)
HD Industries. Land use. Labor
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