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Packaging that tempts: how design elements drive junk food purchase intentions among Malaysian youth


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Abd Aziz, Fatinah Waries Merican and Jaafar, Nur Aqilah Amalina and Mohamed Hariri, Norazwa and Premananto, Gancar Candra (2025) Packaging that tempts: how design elements drive junk food purchase intentions among Malaysian youth. Journal of Advanced Research in Business and Management Studies, 38 (1). pp. 42-58. ISSN 2462-1935

Abstract

This study aims to determine the impact of packaging design elements on the purchase intention of junk food among youth consumers at a public university. The study utilized a sample of 263 respondents aged 18 to 30, selected through convenience sampling. Data collection was conducted using structured questionnaires. Descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation analysis, and multiple linear regression were applied to analyze the relationships between packaging graphics, materials, labels, and purchase intentions. These findings underscore the importance of strategic packaging design in influencing youth purchase behavior. The study offers insights for marketers and policymakers to develop packaging strategies that cater to youth preferences, potentially fostering healthier dietary choices and enhancing market competitiveness. Future research is encouraged to explore the influence of cultural and social factors on consumer behavior to further enrich packaging design strategies.


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Item Type: Article
Subject: Marketing
Subject: Consumer Behavior
Subject: Food Science
Divisions: Faculty of Human Ecology
Institute of Tropical Agriculture and Food Security
DOI Number: https://doi.org/10.37934/arbms.38.1.4258
Publisher: Akademia Baru Publishing
Keywords: Packaging design element; Purchase intention; Junk food; Packaging graphic; Packaging material; Packaging label
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being, SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production, SDG 4: Quality Education
Depositing User: MS. HADIZAH NORDIN
Date Deposited: 12 May 2026 01:24
Last Modified: 12 May 2026 01:24
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URI: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/125410
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