Determinants Influencing Purchasing Behavior of Korean Cosmetic Purchasing Intention: Case Study of Thai Female Perspective

Authors

  • Parinya Nakpathom ฺInstructor, Burapha University International College, Thailand
  • Krittipat Pitchayadejanant Instructor, International College at Maejo University, Thailand
  • Jeremy Proces Instructor, International College at Maejo University, Thailand
  • Kritta-orn Chewwasang Instructor, Burapha University International College, Thailand
  • Rachata Channoi Instructor, International College at Maejo University, Thailand
  • Krit Phanpanya Instructor, International College at Maejo University, Thailand
  • Valerie Tan Dual degree students, Trisakti School of Tourism, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.57260/rcmrj.2022.260432

Keywords:

Purchasing behavior, Purchasing intention, Korean cosmetics, Brand image

Abstract

This study seeks to explore the main factors influencing Thai female consumers purchasing behavior and identify the relationship between consumer behavior and sales objectives of Korean Cosmetic brands I. The data was collected in the form of an online questionnaire which was divided into 5 subsections. This was followed by 1) Demographic data 2) Thai females purchasing behavior of Korean cosmetics 3) Factors influencing the purchase of Korean cosmetics 4) Purchase intention and 5) Suggestions. Four hundred (N = 400) respondents from Thai females were selected for this study. For data analysis, statistical methods which rely mainly on descriptive statistics and multiple linear regression analysis were used. The multiple linear regression model shows the factors determining buying behavior of Thai females. The results show that Product Packaging, Product Quality, and Price weigh heavily on the purchasing intentions of the participants.

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Published

2022-10-28

How to Cite

Nakpathom, P., Pitchayadejanant, K. . ., Proces, J., Chewwasang, K.- orn, Channoi , R., Phanpanya, K. ., & Tan, V. (2022). Determinants Influencing Purchasing Behavior of Korean Cosmetic Purchasing Intention: Case Study of Thai Female Perspective. Community and Social Development Journal, 23(3), 1–14. https://doi.org/10.57260/rcmrj.2022.260432

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