Home⇛International Journal of Multidisciplinary: Applied Business and Education Research⇛vol. 7 no. 5 (2026)

The Influence of Psychological Triggers, Content Engagement, and Self-Regulation on the Relationship Between Social Media Ads and Impulsive Buying

Hannah Nichole V. Gonzales | Ralph Clarence M. Laraga | Niña Fatima Rainy B. Lopez | Mart Francesfil R. Paug | Sol Andrew L. Pegarido | Kyrah Alodia A. Yanson | Lalaine O. Narsico | Peter G. Narsico

Discipline: Marketing

 



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