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.
| Primary Language | English |
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| Subjects | Agricultural Economics |
| Journal Section | Research Article |
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| Submission Date | June 11, 2025 |
| Acceptance Date | June 24, 2025 |
| Publication Date | July 26, 2025 |
| Published in Issue | Year 2025 Issue: 101 |