Integrating Augmented Reality into Customer Experience: ‎Enhancing Consumer Engagement in The Digital Era

  • Authors

    • Hari Muharam Universitas Pakuan, Indonesia
    • Risky Irawan Institut Bisnis dan Informatika Kesatuan, Indonesia
    • Husein STIE Bangkinang, Indonesia
    • Loso Judijanto IPOSS Jakarta, Indonesia
    https://doi.org/10.14419/yj65zy88

    Received date: August 16, 2025

    Accepted date: October 5, 2025

    Published date: October 19, 2025

  • Augmented Reality; Consumer Engagement; Customer Experience; Retail; Technology Adoption

  • Abstract

    This study explores the integration of Augmented Reality (AR) into customer experience (CX) strategies and its impact on consumer ‎engagement. The research aims to understand how AR enhances consumer interactions and engagement across various industries, ‎addressing the gap in existing literature regarding its practical application and long-term effects. A qualitative literature review ‎methodology was employed, systematically analyzing peer-reviewed articles, case studies, and industry reports from the past decade. ‎The data were analyzed using thematic analysis to identify key trends, challenges, and opportunities in AR applications. The findings ‎reveal that AR significantly improves consumer engagement by offering personalized, immersive experiences in sectors such as retail, ‎tourism, healthcare, and education. AR applications like virtual try-ons and interactive city tours were shown to increase customer ‎satisfaction, brand loyalty, and purchase intention. However, challenges such as high implementation costs, technological literacy, and ‎privacy concerns were identified as barriers to widespread adoption. The study contributes to existing knowledge by connecting AR's ‎impact on consumer behavior with theoretical frameworks like the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and Elaboration Likelihood ‎Model (ELM). In conclusion, this research highlights the potential of AR to transform customer engagement and experience strategies. ‎It provides valuable insights for businesses looking to integrate AR into their marketing efforts and offers a foundation for future ‎research on the long-term effects of AR on consumer loyalty. Further studies should explore the design of AR applications that are ‎accessible to diverse consumer segments, particularly those with limited technological skills‎.

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    Muharam, H. ., Irawan , R. ., Husein, & Judijanto, L. . (2025). Integrating Augmented Reality into Customer Experience: ‎Enhancing Consumer Engagement in The Digital Era. International Journal of Accounting and Economics Studies, 12(6), 703-709. https://doi.org/10.14419/yj65zy88