Research Article

The Effect of Social Media Influencers and Advertising on the Online Shopping Behavior of Different Generations

Number: 101 July 26, 2025

The Effect of Social Media Influencers and Advertising on the Online Shopping Behavior of Different Generations

Abstract

This study investigates the effect of social media influencers and online advertisements on the online shopping behavior of different generations-namely Baby Boomers, Generation X, Generation Y and Generation Z-in Kahramanmaraş, Turkey. The aim is to examine whether there are significant generational differences in responses to digital marketing tools, which is a gap often overlooked in existing literature. A face-to-face survey was conducted with 384 participants selected using proportional sampling, based on demographic data, between December 2019 and July 2020. Data were analyzed using the Chi-square test. The results revealed statistically significant differences in online shopping behavior influenced by celebrities/influencers in terms of generation, marital status, education level, credit card usage and time spent on social media. Similarly, significant relationships were found between online shopping behavior influenced by online advertisements and variables such as education level, monthly income, credit card usage and time spent on social media. These findings highlight the need for generation-specific education and awareness programs focused on safe online shopping and responsible social media use.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Agricultural Economics

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

July 26, 2025

Submission Date

June 11, 2025

Acceptance Date

June 24, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Number: 101

APA
Gürün, S., & İkikat Tümer, E. (2025). The Effect of Social Media Influencers and Advertising on the Online Shopping Behavior of Different Generations. Reforma, 101, 24-32. https://izlik.org/JA53DJ32RJ
AMA
1.Gürün S, İkikat Tümer E. The Effect of Social Media Influencers and Advertising on the Online Shopping Behavior of Different Generations. Reforma. 2025;(101):24-32. https://izlik.org/JA53DJ32RJ
Chicago
Gürün, Seda, and Emine İkikat Tümer. 2025. “The Effect of Social Media Influencers and Advertising on the Online Shopping Behavior of Different Generations”. Reforma, nos. 101: 24-32. https://izlik.org/JA53DJ32RJ.
EndNote
Gürün S, İkikat Tümer E (July 1, 2025) The Effect of Social Media Influencers and Advertising on the Online Shopping Behavior of Different Generations. Reforma 101 24–32.
IEEE
[1]S. Gürün and E. İkikat Tümer, “The Effect of Social Media Influencers and Advertising on the Online Shopping Behavior of Different Generations”, Reforma, no. 101, pp. 24–32, July 2025, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA53DJ32RJ
ISNAD
Gürün, Seda - İkikat Tümer, Emine. “The Effect of Social Media Influencers and Advertising on the Online Shopping Behavior of Different Generations”. Reforma. 101 (July 1, 2025): 24-32. https://izlik.org/JA53DJ32RJ.
JAMA
1.Gürün S, İkikat Tümer E. The Effect of Social Media Influencers and Advertising on the Online Shopping Behavior of Different Generations. Reforma. 2025;:24–32.
MLA
Gürün, Seda, and Emine İkikat Tümer. “The Effect of Social Media Influencers and Advertising on the Online Shopping Behavior of Different Generations”. Reforma, no. 101, July 2025, pp. 24-32, https://izlik.org/JA53DJ32RJ.
Vancouver
1.Seda Gürün, Emine İkikat Tümer. The Effect of Social Media Influencers and Advertising on the Online Shopping Behavior of Different Generations. Reforma [Internet]. 2025 Jul. 1;(101):24-32. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA53DJ32RJ