Enhancing the experience of needs satisfaction through service engagement: A case of commercial fitness centers in Malaysia

Ong, Derek Lai Teik * (2015) Enhancing the experience of needs satisfaction through service engagement: A case of commercial fitness centers in Malaysia. Journal of Global Scholars of Marketing Science: Bridging Asia and the World, 25 (2). pp. 109-121. ISSN 2163-9159

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Abstract

The commercial fitness industry is booming in Malaysia and the competition that has built up means it is becoming more difficult to entice new members to fitness establishments. This research investigates the needs of those who are engaging with the services of these commercial fitness operators and analyses how this engagement plays a role in determining overall satisfaction with service. The Scale of Service Quality for Recreational Sport (SSQRS) was used for data collection and reveals that members are drawn more to interaction, outcome, physical environment quality and the engagement they receive from a gym membership more than to the programs that are offered. This study’s findings contribute to the development of marketing strategies to support sustainable growth of the fitness industry.

Item Type: Article
Additional Information: Author is with Sunway University Business School
Uncontrolled Keywords: consumer experience; CRM; customer satisfaction; sports marketing; Malaysia
Subjects: H Social Sciences > HF Commerce
Divisions: Sunway University > Sunway Business School [formerly Sunway University Business School until 2023] > Dept of Marketing Strategy and Innovation [formerly Dept. Marketing]
Depositing User: Ms. Molly Chuah
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Date Deposited: 29 Mar 2016 09:24
Last Modified: 12 Oct 2020 07:05
URI: http://eprints.sunway.edu.my/id/eprint/324

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