Study goals
This study aims to deepen the understanding of the brand love phenomenon in the digital context through a Systematic Literature Review (SLR), identifying key constructs, and future research directions in peer-reviewed journals in the field of Business and Management.
Relevance / originality
The study systematizes 20 years of scientific production on brand love and digital consumption, organizing the field into three theoretical clusters and proposing a future research agenda. It addresses conceptual and methodological gaps identified in recent literature.
Methodology / approach
A Systematic Literature Review (SLR) was conducted using the PRISMA protocol, based on Scopus and Web of Science databases. A total of 78 articles (2006–2024) were analyzed with support from VOSviewer software to cluster key themes, constructs, and relational links.
Main results
Three thematic clusters were identified: digital ecosystem, brand trust and attachment, and brand love modeling. The study highlights impacts on online consumer behavior, such as engagement, loyalty, brand advocacy, and willingness to pay premium prices.
Theoretical / methodological contributions
The study advances the theoretical consolidation of digital brand love. It contributes methodologically by applying the SLR with the support of VOSviewer, providing a robust foundation for future interdisciplinary and comparative research.
Social / management contributions
The study offers strategic insights for brand management in digital environments, showing how the development of brand love can foster engagement, loyalty, and brand advocacy.