Artículo
Dimensions of service quality in health-fitness clubs in China
Autor/es | Xu, Karen Kaijuan
Chen, Kenny Kuan Chou Kim, Euisoo García Fernández, Jerónimo Nauright, John Zhang, James J. |
Departamento | Universidad de Sevilla. Departamento de Educación Física y Deporte |
Fecha de publicación | 2021-10-09 |
Fecha de depósito | 2022-06-30 |
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Resumen | The purpose of this study was to explore the dimensions of service quality in fitness
clubs in China and examine their impact on customer satisfaction. In Phase I of the study, we
collected qualitative data from online ... The purpose of this study was to explore the dimensions of service quality in fitness clubs in China and examine their impact on customer satisfaction. In Phase I of the study, we collected qualitative data from online comments related to service quality in 30 Tera Wellness clubs in Shanghai (k = 6252). Conducting content analysis, we synthesized the information and identified preliminary themes and formulated measurement statements. Phase II implemented a series of quantitative research procedures to examine the measurement properties of statements developed in Phase I. Conducting exploratory factor analysis, confirmatory factor analysis, and structural equation modeling analyses based on responses of club members (N = 533), we identified a total of 27 items in six dimensions: service recovery, service assurance, facility function, program operation, instructor quality, and staff performance. These factors significantly (p < 0.05) predicted customer satisfaction with fitness clubs in China. The findings highlight the importance of high-quality service delivery, service recovery, and service assurance and pinpoint specific areas for improvement. |
Cita | Xu, K.K., Chen, K.K.C., Kim, E., García Fernández, J., Nauright, J. y Zhang, J.J. (2021). Dimensions of service quality in health-fitness clubs in China. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18 (20), 1-17. |
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