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The Effect of Influencer’s Attractiveness and Word-of-Mouth Communication on Purchase Intention
Abstract
This study aims to investigate the effect of influencer attractiveness and word-of-mouth communication on purchase intention. In addition to the direct effect of word-of-mouth communication on purchase intention, the study also explores the indirect effect of word-of-mouth communication on the influence of influencer attractiveness on purchase intention. The survey form was shared on social media platforms, and data was collected from 215 people. Data were analyzed using structural equation modeling. SPSS and AMOS programs were used to analyze the data. According to the findings, consumers' purchase intention is directly affected by the influencer's attractiveness and indirectly through word-of-mouth. In order to benefit from the findings of this study, businesses should prioritize cooperation with attractive influencers who are compatible with their target audiences. Increasing the attractiveness of influencers can significantly increase WOM and ultimately encourage higher purchase intention. In addition, developing positive relationships between influencers and their followers can increase the effectiveness of word-of-mouth.
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Supporting Institution
No external funding was received for this research.
Ethical Statement
The necessary permission for this study was obtained from the Van Yüzüncü Yıl University Social and Human Sciences Scientific Research Publication Ethics Board dated 23.01.2025 and numbered 2025/02-16, indicating that the study complied with ethical rules.
Thanks
The authors do not wish to thank any person or organization.
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Marketing Communications
Journal Section
Research Article
Publication Date
April 29, 2026
Submission Date
August 23, 2025
Acceptance Date
March 17, 2026
Published in Issue
Year 2026 Volume: 6 Number: 1