Servicescape, Positive Affect, Satisfaction and Behavioral Intentions: The Moderating Role of Familiarity

Keywords

Substantive and communicative servicescape, Positive affect, Satisfaction, Behavioral intentions, Brand familiarity, Architectural familiarity

Abstract

This study is the first to assess the relationships between substantive and communicative servicescape, positive affect, satisfaction, and behavioral intentions in a highly substantively staged hotel setting, as well as the moderating effects of brand and architectural familiarity. One hundred fifty online responses were obtained from guests who stayed at a hotel in the Rioja region of Spain, designed by world-renowned architect Frank Gehry, famous for creating architectural landmarks that disrupt the local landscape. Data were analyzed utilizing Partial Least Squares – Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). Findings show that both substantive and communicative servicescape positively influence hotel customers' positive affect, which has a positive impact on satisfaction, and which in turn significantly increases behavioral intentions. Brand familiarity moderates the relationship between substantive servicescape and positive affect, with the influence being greater for participants with low familiarity than for those with high familiarity. Theoretical and practical implications are discussed in detail.

Publication Date

4-1-2019

Original Citation

Park, J. -Y., Back, R., Bufquin, D., & Shapoval, V. (2019). Servicescape, positive affect, satisfaction and behavioral intentions: The moderating role of familiarity. International Journal of Hospitality Management, 78, 102-111

Number of Pages

102-111

Document Type

Paper

Language

English

Source Title

International Journal of Hospitality Management

Volume

78

College

Rosen College of Hospitality Management

Location

Rosen College of Hospitality Management

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