Customer Acceptance of Social Media Marketing Using the Unified Technology Acceptance and Use Model

Authors

  • SUMAIA MUAMER AMSALEM Department of Business Administration – Faculty of Economics / Misrata University Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.65405/wbt91x25

Keywords:

Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology, UTAUT, Technology Acceptance, Behavioral Intention

Abstract

This study aimed to investigate the extent to which customers accept the use of social media marketing, through a field study conducted on Ecom company, employing the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) as the theoretical framework.

The study population consisted of the company's customers. Data were collected through an online questionnaire distributed via Google Forms, with a total of 120 questionnaires distributed, of which 93 were deemed valid for analysis. The collected data were analyzed quantitatively using correlation and multiple linear regression, with statistical analysis conducted through SPSS software.

The findings revealed that "Social Influence" was the most significant and influential factor in shaping customers' behavioral intention to use social media marketing. Overall, the results underscore the importance of designing interactive, accessible, and user-friendly content, while emphasizing the need to build trust and strengthen digital presence in order to attract new customers and enhance competitive performance in the local market.

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Published

2026-06-14

How to Cite

Customer Acceptance of Social Media Marketing Using the Unified Technology Acceptance and Use Model. (2026). Comprehensive Journal of Science, 11(41), 679-701. https://doi.org/10.65405/wbt91x25