Abstract:
This independent study on Buying Decision Process of Music Streaming Mobile Applications of Generation Y in Mueang Chiang Mai District aimed to examine the Buying Decision Process of Generation Y users who subscribe to monthly mobile music streaming services in Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai Province. The research utilized a non-probability sampling method through purposive sampling, and data were collected via self-administered questionnaires from 330 respondents aged between 23 and 42 years (born between 1981 and 2000), who reside in Mueang Chiang Mai and use mobile music streaming applications. Descriptive statistics such as frequency, percentage, and mean were employed to analyze general data characteristics, while inferential statistics including Independent Samples t-test and One-Way ANOVA were used to test hypotheses concerning differences in mean values among sample groups. that most respondents were female, aged between 23 and 32 years, with a monthly income of 10,001 - 20,000 baht. The primary reason for purchasing music streaming services was to eliminate disruptive advertisements. Respondents mainly sought pricing information from social media platforms such as Facebook, Pantip, and YouTube. Among the marketing mix factors, price was identified as the most influential. The sub-factor with the highest average score was the number of songs available. Most users preferred YouTube Music, spent 101 - 150 THB per month, paid via credit card, and made their own purchase decisions. After the purchase, most respondents reported a high level of satisfaction. If dissatisfied, they would switch to another application or provider, whereas those satisfied would continue using the service. The study further found that using mobile music streaming ap plications to avoid advertisements showed no significant difference by age, but did vary by monthly income. Among the five key sub-factors of the marketing mix deemed most important were: 1. Number of songs available - no significant difference by age, but differed by income ; 2. Sound quality and clarity - no significant difference by age, but differed by income ; 3. Search and recommendation system - no significant difference by age, but differed by income ; 4. Security of payment methods - no significant difference by age, but differed by income ; and 5. Affordability of the monthly subscription fee - no significant difference by either age or income.