Live Shopping Impulse: The Roles of Positive Emotion and Hedonic Browsing

Objective: This study investigates how perceived hedonic value influences online impulsive buying behavior in the context of live streaming e-commerce, emphasizing the mediating roles of positive emotions and hedonic browsing within the Stimulus–Organism–Response (S-O-R) framework. Research Design & Methods: Using an explanatory quantitative approach and purposive sampling, data were collected from 200 Indonesian consumers aged 17–44 who had purchased products via live streaming e-commerce. The data were analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) with SmartPLS 4.1.1.4. Findings: Perceived hedonic value significantly affects both positive emotions and hedonic browsing. However, only hedonic browsing mediates the relationship between perceived hedonic value and online impulsive buying behavior. Positive emotions show no significant mediating or direct effect. Implications & Recommendations: For practitioners, the study suggests that e-commerce platforms and marketers should design live streaming features that maximize hedonic value, foster emotional engagement, and encourage exploratory browsing to stimulate consumer impulsivity. Strategically leveraging entertainment elements, real-time interaction, and time-limited promotions can enhance customer experience and increase sales. Contribution & Value Added: This study extends digital consumer behavior literature by testing positive emotions and hedonic browsing as parallel mediators in the S-O-R framework, offering insights into the psychological mechanisms driving impulsive purchases in Indonesia’s live streaming e-commerce context.