Halal Foods Awareness on Purchase Decision for Moslem Consumers in Indonesia and Thailand
Diah Setyawati Dewanti, M.Sc., PhD, Inar Anggaraini
International Program of Islamic Economic and Finance
Faculty of Economics and Business
Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta
Abstract
This study aims to examine and explain the effect of halal foods awareness on purchase decision with religiosity as a moderating variable. The sample in this study is Muslims consumers in Indonesia and Thailand. Purposive sampling technique was applied by criteria of samples required is Muslim consumers in Indonesia and Thailand. The number of samples is 200 respondent, included 150 Indonesian respondents and 50 Thai respondents. The analysis is done using Moderated Regression Analysis (MRA) with SPSS 23.0 software. The finding of this study shows that respondent has a high-level awareness of halal foods in Indonesia and Thailand. Halal foods awareness has a positive and significant impact on purchase decision for Muslims living in Indonesia. Halal foods awareness has a positive and significant impact on purchase decision for Muslims living in Thailand. Finally, the higher level of religiosity cannot strengthen the effect of awareness on purchase decision.
Keywords: Halal Food Awareness, Religiosity, Purchase Decision
Topic: International Conference of Islamic Economic and Financial Inclusion