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Calbang, Trixie B.
Lapuz, Dale T.
Meneses, Kay-cee T.
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Table of Contents
Chapter I: Introduction 1
Definition of Terms
Acronyms
Research Method 26
Research Design 27
Research Instruments 28
Data Analysis 30
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Results 31
Discussion 32
Conclusions 33
Recommendations 34
Appendices
B. Title of Appendix B ix
C. Title of Appendix C x
D. Title of Appendix D xi
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Abstract
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Chapter I
Introduction
Most students these days prefer to study in locations like coffee shops. They would
rather have some noise than complete silence. According to Nielsen (2015), coffee shops are
often associated with libraries and workspaces. Since students have a drink and a snack to aid
in the study process, they perceive it to be a pleasant, relaxed, and excellent environment to
study. Being in public can result in a psychological duty to concentrate on the task at hand
Most times people go to coffee shops or cafes to get their school/paper works done,
so there can be a shared performance feeling as well (Du and San, 2005; Lawless, 1995).
Students study alone because they benefit from working on their own, while others study with
a group. Furthermore, coffee shops have internet which the students can use to gather the
Coffee shops are one of the most visited places for a person to be productive in terms
of work and creating ideas. Despite its important role, past research has rarely examined the
idea behind customer satisfaction and the attributes of a coffee shop business. To solve the
gap in the literature, the purpose of this research is to find out satisfaction-related customer
personality and attributes that can impact satisfaction as it is a core of coffee sales success.
Currently, drinking beverages like coffee has become a social necessity or way of
life. Coffee shops are now popular destinations, particularly with young people looking to
unwind or hang out with friends, according to N Kusumaradya et al (2021). Parents and
business owners frequently visit coffee shops to talk about their plans for their companies or
to meet with employees. Youth today are not the only customers at these establishments.
There is a notion that drinking coffee helps one focus better when conducting business. As a
result, many individuals enjoy drinking coffee when they wish to socialize or when doing so
with friends. Because everyone enjoys coffee in a different way, it is important to choose a
beautiful establishment with excellent flavor in the hopes that the customer will be content
Since caffeine is a component of coffee, it is simple for people to link the two. While
there are side effects like headaches and flu-like symptoms, drinking coffee can really help
prevent Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease over the long term. As a result, coffee is a
beverage that is specifically associated with a healthy way of life. 2012, Hewlett and
Wadsworth, p. 416
Understanding consumer culture has been a crucial component of the coffee industry
since the 16th century. Coffee is one of the most popular and widely consumed beverages on
the earth. Coffee has transformed from a raw resource to a final product since the start of the
previous decade; this transition, or more precisely, this growth, has been conceptualized as
occurring in three waves that are known as the waves of coffee consumption (Manzo, 2014).
highlighted that the contrasts between the two are more relative than definite, situations have
indeed been evident from different sources (Coviello and Brodie, 2001; Fern and Brown,
Companies are very interested in building strong brands that result in long-term
expertise. Wilson (2000) contends that there is some professionalism involved in consumer
purchasing, primarily derived from experience: many customers are quite professional
shoppers because they are knowledgeable about the costs, qualities, and source
Every day, consumers make purchasing decisions, and many of them aren't even
aware of the elements that influence them. The decision to purchase a coffee nearly always
comes naturally and does not require extensive research. Every purchase has characteristics
criteria each have components that can be applied to marketing. These elements can be used
by marketers in subtle ways that customers might not even notice. Customers may believe
that they have always purchased the same brand or product, but they are unaware that their
1.3 Price
choice to buy it. For customers, the notion of pricing conveys information about a
product and has considerable importance (Kotler and Keller, 2016). Price, therefore,
plays a significant role in deciding what to buy, especially when it comes to recurring
purchases, and it also affects the decisions of what brand, product, and retailer to
choose (Faith and Agwu, 2014). When determining the advantages, they hope to
obtain from paying for goods or services, consumers are extremely reasonable in their
Three categories make up a product's pricing: fair price, fixed price, and
relative price. The term "fair pricing" describes the adjustment of a price that provides
a mix of suitable services at a fair price (Kotler and Keller, 2016). For all customers,
the fixed price is the same (Kotler and Keller, 2016). The price that is set in relation to
the seller's quality and level of service is known as relative pricing (Kotler and
Armstrong, 2014). Similar to the findings of Djatmiko and Pradana (2015) and
Termsnguanwong (2017), research by Komaladewi and Indika (2017) found that the
decisions (2015).
surroundings, processes, consumers, and goods. A common definition of service quality is the
demands. The elements that affect service quality include expectations for and perceptions of
services. Service is the descriptor for an insignificant yet helpful party's action (Kotler, 2002).
With respect to the demands of the customer, which may be felt now of the transaction, or
before and after, a service may be connected to or separate from a physical product.
According to Kotler and Keller (2014:131), quality is the sum of all the features and
characteristics of a good or service that can meet demands. Next, quality is defined as a
dynamic state linked to a product, service, people, and environment that meets or exceeds
expectations, according to Goetsch & Davis (1994) and Tjiptono & Diana (2003).
Additionally, quality is a dynamic concept; for instance, what is currently deemed high
quality may be viewed as inferior in the future (Tjiptono dan Diana, 2003).
1.6 Packaging
guarantee of the product's quality (Silayoi & Speece, 2007). Rita Kuvykaite1 (2009)
claims that the study shows that self-service and changing consumer lifestyles have a
The brand image, brand attachment, and environmental influences are all
considered (Saeed et al, 2013) to study how these factors affect customer purchasing
behavior. Results show that brand attachment has a moderately favorable relation with
purchase choice, the brand image doesn't have a positive relationship with a purchase
In a service sector like the hospitality industry, the importance of the physical
overstated (Booms & Bitner, 1982). Customers who eat out at a restaurant do, in fact,
consciously (or subconsciously) experience the physical surroundings prior to, during,
and after the meal. A pleasant physical environment, including décor, artifacts, layout,
and music, may significantly influence the level of total customer satisfaction and
subsequent consumer behavior, even though the food and the service must be of
acceptable quality. In other words, customers may consider factors more than just the
quality of the food and service when assessing their whole experience and forming
can sometimes be as essential as the actual product (such as meals and services) under
● Servicing staff: It includes the behavior of the servicing staff, their manner of
environment.
equipment.
● Lighting: It refers to the various lighting conditions depending upon the type
of restaurant.
customers are happy and well-pleased with your product or performance. Customer
satisfaction is a general assessment based on the entire buying and using experience with the
product or service over time (Fornell, Johnson, Anderson, Cha & Bryant 1996).
Customer loyalty, brand trust, and customer pleasure all appear to be essential
elements of a successful business strategy. Companies should market their ideas and
techniques after completing all essential paperwork in order to increase client satisfaction.
The topic and title of the research is “Factors Influencing the Coffee Shop Purchase
aim to: (1) identify the factors which influence the coffee shop purchase intention of students
at the University of the Assumption. (2) to determine a common factor explaining students'
purchase decisions in coffee shops. (3) to determine if students are willing to spend money for
coffee shop services: price, service quality, product quality, packaging, and physical
environment as core variables that may be important to satisfaction. The following are some
5. Does the physical environment positively affect customer loyalty in coffee shops?
Conceptual Framework
Internal Factor
Price
Service Quality
Product Quality
Purchase
External Factor Decision
Packaging
Physical
Environment
Figure 1 presents the Conceptual Framework of the study. It has two variables, the
internal factors which consist of price, service quality, and product quality. The external
factor consists of packaging and the physical environment. Both internal and external factors
are connected to purchase decisions. The purchase decision is the mental process that leads a
customer to recognize a need, develop potential solutions, and decide on a particular product
and brand.
Hypothesis
The alternative hypothesis - The factors influencing students in Coffee shops have
Null Hypothesis- The Factors Influencing Students in Coffee shops do not have a
This study sees that the following can be beneficiaries of the study:
5.1 Consumers
Since the college students from the University of the Assumption are the
respondents. Where at the same time the consumers. This study will be useful as a
This research will be beneficial to coffee shop owners who wanted to provide
excellent customer service and satisfaction. This may be a guide for them to know
about the thoughts of the consumers regarding their product, and how consumer
This study will be a reference or a guide for future researchers that will
This study will provide relevant information that will be used during the research.
This study focused on the Factors Influencing the Coffee Shop Purchase Decisions
of College Students from the University of the Assumption . It makes use of how students
of the University of the Assumption decide what coffee shop should be considered and what
This study will limit the coverage to college students such as coffee lovers or drinkers
of the University of the Assumption. Both Face-to-face and online interviews will be done.
Additionally, the interview will be conducted within the first semester of the school year
2022- 2023.
Definition of Terms
Purchase decision - is the thought process that takes a buyer from realizing a need,
Price - The cost of the product or service and what consumers are willing to spend.
Product Quality - the sum of all the features and characteristics of a good or service that
Packaging - It provides information about the company and its products, a method of
satisfaction and subsequent consumer behavior, even though the food and the service
Consumer satisfaction - refers to how effectively you meet the needs and expectations of
CHAPTER II
Methodology
Research Design
is a strategy for answering research questions using empirical data (McCombes and Bhandari,
2022). It is a collection of information or data explored by the hypothesis and from the
findings of a research.
various information regarding the factors influencing college students’ coffee shop purchase
decisions. The data in the qualitative research are collected through interviews and surveys.
This study is classified as a phenomenological approach under qualitative research types. The
things, and the researchers used this approach to explore the instruments influencing the
purchase decisions of the students. This research aims to identify the factors which influence
the coffee shop purchase intention of college students at the University of the Assumption.
The researchers will be interviewing college students at the University of the Assumption to
gather information.
Instrument
The researchers used a questionnaire as the research instrument for gathering data.
The instrument used is interview guide questionnaires through Google Forms. The
questionnaire consists of open-ended questions formulated for the students at the University
of the Assumption.
The participants for this study are 15 Students for qualitative from the University
of the Assumption who are more exposed to Coffee shops due to many malls and
shopping areas within the city which may be affected by The Student's Purchase of
Coffee.
The researchers created standards to get the participants relevant for the study and used
participants based on the following criteria: (a) are students enrolled in the academic year
2022-2023 at the University of the Assumption, (b) are students who are spending time
The researchers' first step was to make a letter of approval for giving
questionnaires to the participants who college students from the University of the
Assumption. When such a letter is approved, the interview will be conducted face to face
for the data gathering. The researchers formulated the questions related to the research
study's objectives. A total of ten questions will be verified by the research adviser, Ms.
Juris C. Ponio, Ph.D., and the research consultant, Ms. Jackie Lou Santos. The questions
were primarily associated with the study to refrain from irrelevant information. The data
gathering took place for ___ consecutive days and began on the ___________
Ethical Considerations
The decisions of the prominent participants in the investigation are the primary
focus of the researcher. During gathering information, the specialist needs to get
permission from the responders who have taken part in the investigation study. According
to Hantrais and Mangen (2013), it should be made clear to all respondents that they can
withdraw their participation in the research study at any time after their names have been
added to the participant pool for the survey. The information was broken down into its
parts, including the salient aspects of the investigation, its significance, and the intended
for doing this examination were gotten the accompanying strides to guarantee the
prerequisite.
Data Analysis
the concluding part of the study. Coding is used by the researchers to categorize
actual transcripts in the findings. As stated by Saldana (2015), Coding is one way of
analyzing qualitative data. It is a process that summarizes data in fewer words. The
The researchers will be interviewing the participants who have been experiencing
Purchase Decisions at a coffee shop. After that, researchers will transcribe the data gathered
through interviews and finally will identify the significant details about the Purchase Decision
of Coffee Buyers.
Appendix A
QUESTIONNAIRE
3. What are the possible factors that influence your purchase decision when buying a
4. Do you think price contributes a lot to the purchasing decision of a student at a cafe?
Explain.
5. How about the service quality of a coffee shop? Why do you think it influences your
purchase decision?
6. Whenever you are at a coffee shop, does the taste of coffee matter? why?
10. Are you willing to spend your time and money at a coffee shop the entire day?
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