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The impact of influencer characteristics on consumer behavior through coexistence of buyers

인플루언서의 특성이 구매자의 공존성을 통해 소비자 행동에 미치는 영향

  • 김도의 (서강대학교 경영학과) ;
  • 구영애 (수원여자대학교 세무회계과 ) ;
  • 이신복 (나사렛대학교 경영학과)
  • Received : 2023.03.23
  • Accepted : 2023.05.01
  • Published : 2023.05.31
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Abstract

In recent years, the concept of influencer marketing has experienced rapid growth in both academia and industry, leading to its emergence as a crucial consideration in the marketing strategies of many businesses. Despite the significance and expansion of the influencer market, however, research on the topic has not kept pace with its growth. Thus, this study seeks to address this gap by empirically analyzing the impact of influencer characteristics on consumer behavior through the coexistence of buyers and providing an empirical contribution to expand the relevant literature. To accomplish this, a survey was conducted with a sample of 400 individuals who had purchased a product through an influencer, and 384 responses were ultimately utilized in the analysis. The results revealed that the attractiveness and empathy of influencers had a positive impact on satisfaction among coexisting buyers, while also having a negative impact on dissatisfaction. In contrast, expertise had no impact on satisfaction, but a positive impact on dissatisfaction. Moreover, satisfaction was found to have a positive impact on brand image and recommendation intention, whereas dissatisfaction had a negative impact on both. Overall, this study adds to the growing body of literature on influencer marketing by providing empirical evidence of the impact of influencer characteristics on consumer behavior, specifically through the lens of coexistence with buyers. These findings hold important implications for businesses looking to develop effective influencer marketing strategies that can enhance their brand image and recommendation intention among consumers.

최근 인플루언서 마케팅의 개념은 학계와 산업계 모두에서 급격히 성장하였으며, 인플루언서 시장의 성장세로 인플루언서 마케팅은 많은 기업의 마케팅 전략에서 중요한 고려요인이 되었다. 그러나 인플루언서 시장의 성장세와 그 연구의 중요성에 비해 관련 연구가 충분하게 진행되지 않아 본 연구는 인플루언서의 특성이 구매자의 공존성을 통해 소비자 행동에 미치는 영향을 실증 분석하여 관련 문헌을 확장하고 실증적인 기여점을 제시하고자 하였다. 이에 인플루언서를 통해 한 번이라도 제품을 구매한 경험이 있는 사람들 400명을 대상으로 설문을 수행하여 최종 384부를 분석에 활용하였다. 연구 결과, 인플루언서의 특성 중 매력성과 공감성은 구매자의 공존성 중 만족에 긍정적 영향을 주는 것으로 나타났으며, 불만족에는 부정적인 영향을 주는 것으로 나타났으며, 전문성은 구매자의 공존성에서의 만족과는 아무런 영향을 주지 않는 반면, 불만족에 긍정적인 영향을 주는 것으로 나타났다. 그리고 구매자의 공존성 중 만족은 브랜드 이미지와 추천 의도에 긍정적인 영향을 주며, 구매자의 공존성 중 불만족은 브랜드 이미지와 추천 의도에 부정적인 영향을 주는 것으로 나타났다.

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