Abstract:
This research aims to study the purchasing behavior and the importance of
the seven aspects of the marketing mix for Ready-to-Drink Canned Coffee among
undergraduate students with prior experience in purchasing and consuming these
products. A total of 400 respondents participated in the study. Data was collected
through an online questionnaire, and the statistical methods used for analysis
included frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, Chi-square for variable
relationships, t-test for differences, and One-way ANOVA, all processed using the
SPSS software. The findings revealed that the majority of respondents were female,
under 18 years old, studying in the field of Science and Technology at private
universities. Their average monthly income ranged from 15,001 to 20,000 THB, and
most resided in private homes in Bangkok and surrounding areas.
Regarding the importance of the marketing mix for Ready-to-Drink Canned
Coffee, the overall score was high (𝑥̅ = 4.21) When examining each of the seven
aspects, all were rated as highly important. The ranking based on mean scores is as
follows: promotion (𝑥̅ = 4.30) product (𝑥̅ = 4.24, S.D. = 0.36) packaging 𝑥̅ = 4.24,
S.D. = 0.38) price (𝑥̅ = 4.20) corporate image (𝑥̅ = 4.16) place and distribution
channels (𝑥̅ = 4.15) and personnel involved (𝑥̅ = 4.13)
The analysis of the relationship between purchasing behavior and
demographic factors found that gender was significantly related to the frequency
and volume of coffee consumption, with a statistically significant correlation at the
0.05 level. Additionally, the analysis of differences in the importance of the
marketing mix based on demographic factors showed that age, residential location,
type of educational institution, and field of study were significantly related to the
importance placed on the marketing mix at the 0.05 level.