Abstract:
Drawing on the Uses and Gratifications Theory, this study aims at examining the
factors affecting intention to purchase foods at a restaurant reviewed by YouTubers. The online
surveys were administered with 450 respondents. Multiple regression analysis was utilized to
clarify the impact of uses and gratifications (e.g., seeking information, giving information, selfstatus seeking, social interaction, and relaxing/ entertainment) as well as YouTube engagement
(e.g., views, likes, comments, shares, saves) on intention to purchase foods at a reviewed
restaurant (e.g., street food and fast dining, casual dining and fine dining).
Results indicate that seeking information, self-status seeking, relaxing/
entertainment, and YouTube engagement (e.g., shares) had a significantly positive impact on
intention to purchase foods at street food and fast dining restaurants reviewed by YouTubers.
Furthermore, giving information and relaxing/ entertainment had a significantly positive impact
on intention to purchase foods at casual dining and fine dining restaurants, whereas YouTube
engagement had no impact.