Research Article

Uncovering the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Transforming Consumer Behavior and Purchase Intention: A Systematic Bibliometric Review

Volume: 12 Number: 2 October 1, 2026
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Uncovering the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Transforming Consumer Behavior and Purchase Intention: A Systematic Bibliometric Review

Abstract

Digital technologies have become an essential component of contemporary business ecosystems, and digital transformation continues to reshape modern marketing strategies. In this environment, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a key technological driver, significantly influencing how consumers search for information, evaluate alternatives, and make purchasing decisions. As AI-based applications increasingly mediate consumer–brand interactions, understanding their effects on consumer behavior and purchase intention has become an important research topic. This study conducts a bibliometric analysis to examine the evolution of academic research on AI, consumer behavior, and purchase intention over the past 33 years. Using the keywords “Artificial intelligence,” “digital transformation,” “consumer behavior,” “marketing,” and “purchase intention,” data were collected from the Scopus and Web of Science databases, resulting in a final sample of 45 peer-reviewed articles. The analysis focuses on publication trends, country contributions, and leading journals in the field. The findings reveal a clear increase in research interest after 2018, reflecting the growing use of AI in digital marketing. Overall, the results indicate that AI positively influences consumer attitudes, engagement, and purchase intention, highlighting its strategic importance and future research potential in AI-enabled marketing.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Business Administration

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

October 1, 2026

Submission Date

January 17, 2026

Acceptance Date

June 2, 2026

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 12 Number: 2

APA
Ok, Ş. (2026). Uncovering the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Transforming Consumer Behavior and Purchase Intention: A Systematic Bibliometric Review. Uluslararası Ekonomi Ve Yenilik Dergisi, 12(2), 513-533. https://doi.org/10.20979/ueyd.1865878
AMA
1.Ok Ş. Uncovering the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Transforming Consumer Behavior and Purchase Intention: A Systematic Bibliometric Review. UEYD. 2026;12(2):513-533. doi:10.20979/ueyd.1865878
Chicago
Ok, Şeyda. 2026. “Uncovering the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Transforming Consumer Behavior and Purchase Intention: A Systematic Bibliometric Review”. Uluslararası Ekonomi Ve Yenilik Dergisi 12 (2): 513-33. https://doi.org/10.20979/ueyd.1865878.
EndNote
Ok Ş (October 1, 2026) Uncovering the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Transforming Consumer Behavior and Purchase Intention: A Systematic Bibliometric Review. Uluslararası Ekonomi ve Yenilik Dergisi 12 2 513–533.
IEEE
[1]Ş. Ok, “Uncovering the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Transforming Consumer Behavior and Purchase Intention: A Systematic Bibliometric Review”, UEYD, vol. 12, no. 2, pp. 513–533, Oct. 2026, doi: 10.20979/ueyd.1865878.
ISNAD
Ok, Şeyda. “Uncovering the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Transforming Consumer Behavior and Purchase Intention: A Systematic Bibliometric Review”. Uluslararası Ekonomi ve Yenilik Dergisi 12/2 (October 1, 2026): 513-533. https://doi.org/10.20979/ueyd.1865878.
JAMA
1.Ok Ş. Uncovering the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Transforming Consumer Behavior and Purchase Intention: A Systematic Bibliometric Review. UEYD. 2026;12:513–533.
MLA
Ok, Şeyda. “Uncovering the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Transforming Consumer Behavior and Purchase Intention: A Systematic Bibliometric Review”. Uluslararası Ekonomi Ve Yenilik Dergisi, vol. 12, no. 2, Oct. 2026, pp. 513-3, doi:10.20979/ueyd.1865878.
Vancouver
1.Şeyda Ok. Uncovering the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Transforming Consumer Behavior and Purchase Intention: A Systematic Bibliometric Review. UEYD. 2026 Oct. 1;12(2):513-3. doi:10.20979/ueyd.1865878

International Journal of Economics and Innovation

Karadeniz Technical University, Department of Economics, 61080, Trabzon/Türkiye

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