The purpose of this study was to understand the characteristics of influencer, such as influencer expertise, integrity, and reliability, and to examine how the characteristics of influencer interact with MZ generation in consumption selection, such as...
The purpose of this study was to understand the characteristics of influencer, such as influencer expertise, integrity, and reliability, and to examine how the characteristics of influencer interact with MZ generation in consumption selection, such as purchase intention and repurchase intention. This survey conducted an online survey of 300 MZ households using social networks from September 29 to October 1, 2021, and a total of 300 copies were collected and used for the final analysis. The collected data were analyzed using the SPSS 26. ver statistical program. The contents of statistical analysis were classified as follows according to the purpose of the study.
First, frequency analysis was conducted to find out the demographic and sociological characteristics of the survey subjects. Second, descriptive statistical analysis was conducted to examine the average of each variable, such as expertise, integrity, reliability, purchase intention, and repurchase intention of influencer. Third, t-test and ANOVA were conducted to examine the differences in each variable, such as influencer expertise, integrity, reliability, purchase intention, and repurchase intention according to general characteristics. Fourth, correlation analysis was conducted to find out the relationship between major variables. Fifth, multiple regression analysis was conducted to examine the factors influencing the perception of influencer on consumption selection of MZ generation. The research results shown through these statistical analysis results are as follows.
First, one to two hours of daily social media use was the most common, and influencer's most interested product among recommended products turned out to be beauty products.
Second, influencer expertise was high in the order of 3.56 (based on 5 points), 3.27 truthfulness, and 3.26 reliability, followed by 3.57 purchase intention and 3.03 repurchase intention.
Third, variables such as expertise, integrity, reliability, and purchase intention, which are sub-factors of perception of influencer, showed significant differences between genders.
Fourth, as a result of examining the correlation between each major variable, influencer's expertise, integrity, and reliability showed a positive (+) correlation with purchase intention and repurchase intention, and in particular, influencer's expertise was closely related to MZ generation's consumption choice.
Fifth, it was found that influencer expertise and reliability had a positive (+) effect on purchase intention and repurchase intention. In other words, influencer's expertise in information provision and marketing had a great influence on MZ generation's consumption choice.
Based on the above results, the perception and reliability of influencer can be found based on the fact that it affects consumers who currently use social network media and the current MZ generation. Each brand should be targeted during promotions so that authenticity and reliable information can be delivered by advocating similarities such as influencer. In addition, products promoted by influencer should be marketed to permeate the influencer lifestyle regardless of gender, and influencers with expertise in men should be able to select and deliver only factual information to ensure that male consumers of Generation MZ have a positive attitude.