Abstract:
The research titled "Marketing Mix Factors Influencing the Purchase
Decision of Cocoa Processed Products in Chonburi Province" aims to investigate three
main objectives: the level of consumer purchase decision, the level of marketing mix
elements, and which elements of the marketing mix influence the purchase decision
of cocoa processed products in Chonburi Province. This study is quantitative in
nature, and data were collected using a questionnaire administered to 409
consumers who have purchased cocoa processed products in Chonburi. The
statistical method used to test the hypotheses was multiple linear regression analysis
using the Enter method. The findings revealed that the marketing mix factors price,
product, place, and promotion significantly influence consumers' purchase decisions.
Overall, the influence level was rated high, with a mean score of 4.12. The study also
identified the specific aspects most valued by consumers within each marketing mix
component. Price, Consumers emphasize the appropriateness of the price in relation
to the quality of cocoa used in the product. Product, Consumers give importance to
the taste of the cocoa processed products. Place, Consumers prioritize the credibility
and trustworthiness of the distribution locations. Promotion, Consumers value
discount offers, giveaways, and product sampling, which encourage quicker purchase
decisions. Hypothesis testing indicated that all four marketing mix elements have a
positive influence on the purchase decision of cocoa processed products at a
statistical significance level of 0.05, and these factors collectively explain 35% of the
variance in consumers' purchase decisions in Chonburi Province.