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The role of XiaoHongShu in shaping the purchase behaviour of young adults in Malaysia

Dang, Dai Ven (2024) The role of XiaoHongShu in shaping the purchase behaviour of young adults in Malaysia. Final Year Project, UTAR.

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    Abstract

    XiaoHongShu (XHS), a social media platform merging e-commerce and user-generated content (UGC), has become a significant influence on young adult purchasing behavior in Malaysia. This research aims to study the role of XiaohongShu’s features influencing the purchasing decisions of young adults; the impact of XiaoHongShu on the purchase decision of young adults;evaluate the impact of user-generated content (UGC) on young adults' purchasing decision.The quantitative research method was adopted to collect data from samples. A total of 200 Malaysians aged 18-26 participated in the research. The results indicate that the majority of young adults purchase decision are influenced by XiaoHongShu and User Generated Content (UGC).The results of this study aligns with previous studies in this context.By examining how XiaoHongShu and User Generated Content (UGC) influence the purchase decision of young adult, the research offers valuable insights for Malaysian businesses seeking to leverage XHS for marketing purposes and for young adults navigating the platform's influence.

    Item Type: Final Year Project / Dissertation / Thesis (Final Year Project)
    Subjects: H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General)
    Q Science > QA Mathematics > QA76 Computer software
    Divisions: Faculty of Creative Industries > Bachelor of Corporate Communication (Honours)
    Depositing User: Sg Long Library
    Date Deposited: 19 Jun 2024 10:29
    Last Modified: 19 Jun 2024 10:30
    URI: http://eprints.utar.edu.my/id/eprint/6425

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