The Influence of Digital Literacy and Income on the Consumptive Behavior of Generation Z in Gowa Regency with E-Commerce Usage as a Moderating Variable

Authors

  • Syamsul Rijal Universitas Negeri Makassar
  • A. Indah Mutmainna Universitas Negeri Makassar
  • Andi Caezar To Tadampali Universitas Negeri Makassar
  • Nur Arisah Universitas Negeri Makassar
  • Ratnah Ratnah Universitas Negeri Makassar

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31004/innovative.v5i2.18611

Abstract

This study aims to gain knowledge and understanding of the influence of digital literacy and income on the consumptive behavior of Generation Z in Gowa Regency, with e-commerce usage as a moderating variable. The method used in this research is quantitative research with a descriptive research type. The sample in this study consists of 100 respondents. Data analysis was conducted using the Partial Least Squares-Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) model. The results show that digital literacy significantly influences consumptive behavior. Income significantly influences consumptive behavior. Digital literacy significantly influences e-commerce usage. Income significantly influences e-commerce usage. E-commerce usage significantly influences consumptive behavior. E-commerce usage is able to moderate the relationship between digital literacy and consumptive behavior. However, e-commerce usage does not moderate the relationship between income and consumptive behavior

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2025-04-16

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Rijal, S., Mutmainna, A. I., Tadampali, A. C. T., Arisah, N., & Ratnah, R. (2025). The Influence of Digital Literacy and Income on the Consumptive Behavior of Generation Z in Gowa Regency with E-Commerce Usage as a Moderating Variable. Innovative: Journal Of Social Science Research, 5(2), 2808–2819. https://doi.org/10.31004/innovative.v5i2.18611