Bridging Finance and Marketing: The Role of Psychological Traits and Social Factors in Investment Decisions and Positive Word-of-Mouth
Sr No:
Page No:
76-84
Language:
English
Authors:
Prof. Poltak Sinaga*
Received:
2025-10-24
Accepted:
2025-12-06
Published Date:
2025-12-15
Abstract:
This study investigates the various factors that influence investment decisionmaking, specifically focusing on five key variables: Family Influence, Innovation, Need for
Achievement, Risk-Taking, and the relationship between Investment Decisions and Positive
Word of Mouth. A quantitative research approach was employed, and data were analyzed using
SPSS version 22.0. The study surveyed 250 respondents, consisting mostly of e-commerce
users in Indonesia. The purpose was to examine how psychological and social variables impact
individuals’ investment behaviors and how these behaviors contribute to subsequent outcomes
such as word-of-mouth promotion.
Five hypotheses were formulated and tested to determine the significance of each factor. The
findings revealed that four out of the five hypotheses were supported. Family Influence,
Innovation, and Need for Achievement were found to have a significant and positive effect on
investment decision-making. In contrast, Risk-Taking showed no significant effect.
Furthermore, Investment Decisions were shown to have a meaningful and positive relationship
with Positive Word of Mouth, suggesting that confident and well-informed investment behavior
can lead to increased consumer advocacy.
The results underscore the importance for marketers and business strategists to understand and
enhance the key drivers of investment behavior. By addressing these factors effectively,
companies can encourage more favorable consumer decisions and foster stronger brand loyalty
through word-of-mouth communication.
Keywords:
Family influence, Innovation, Investment decision-making, Need for achievement, Positive word of mouth, Risk-taking. JEL Classification