Multiple studies demonstrate that social proof, peer reviews, and social influence play a crucial role in boosting consumer purchase intentions and driving conversion rates in digital and social commerce.
The claim is specific, empirical, and falsifiable, satisfying Step 0. Papers [2], [5], and [11] explicitly investigate and provide empirical support for the positive effect of social proof, peer opinions, and social influence on purchase intentions and conversion metrics. No retrieved papers refute the claim.