Analysis of the Influence of Trust and Its Antecedents (Forums and Communities, Interpersonal Recommendations, Social Presence, and Familiarity) on Purchase Intention on E-Commerce Platforms in Indonesia

  • Rizky Syahputra Management Study Program, Faculty of Business and Economics, Islamic University of Indonesia, Yogyakarta
  • Anas Hidayat Management Study Program, Faculty of Business and Economics, Islamic University of Indonesia, Yogyakarta
Keywords: Trust, Purchase Intention, E-Commerce, Forums and Communities, Interpersonal Recommendations, Social Presence, Familiarity

Abstract

This study aims to determine the effect of trust on purchase intention on e-commerce sites in Indonesia and the antecedent factors, namely forums and communities, interpersonal recommendations, social presence, and familiarity. Trust is a key element in online transactions that can influence consumer purchasing decisions. This study uses a quantitative method with a data collection technique through a survey of 300 respondents from e-commerce platform users in Indonesia. The sampling technique uses a non-probability sampling technique using a purposive sampling method which is then processed using the PLS-SEM statistical analysis tool using SmartPLS software version 3.0. The results of the study indicate that antecedent factors have a significant influence on the formation of consumer trust, which ultimately has an impact on increasing purchase intention. These findings provide insight for e-commerce industry players in designing strategies to increase consumer trust and engagement.

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Published
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How to Cite
Syahputra, R., & Anas Hidayat. (2025). Analysis of the Influence of Trust and Its Antecedents (Forums and Communities, Interpersonal Recommendations, Social Presence, and Familiarity) on Purchase Intention on E-Commerce Platforms in Indonesia. International Journal of Economics, Business and Innovation Research, 4(02), 1058-1079. https://doi.org/10.63922/ijebir.v4i02.1323