Examining the determinants of customer loyalty in the fitness industry: the mediating effect of satisfaction

  • Faris Wijaya Universitas Negeri Padang
  • Vidyarini Dwita Universitas Negeri Padang
Keywords: Service quality, customer perceived value, customer satisfaction, customer loyalty

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the influence of service quality and customer perceived value on customer loyalty, with customer satisfaction as a mediating variable, at the Max Power Gym fitness center in Padang City. The population comprises 187 active members of Max Power Gym in Padang City, with a sample of 153 respondents. Data were collected through online questionnaires and analyzed using SmartPLS software. The findings reveal that: (1) Service Quality has a positive and significant effect on Customer Loyalty; (2) Customer Perceived Value has a positive and significant effect on Customer Loyalty; (3) Service Quality has a positive and significant effect on Customer Satisfaction; (4) Customer Perceived Value has a positive and significant effect on Customer Satisfaction; (5) Customer Satisfaction has a positive and significant effect on Customer Loyalty; (6) Customer Satisfaction mediates the positive and significant effect of Service Quality on Customer Loyalty; and (7) Customer Satisfaction mediates the positive and significant effect of Customer Perceived Value on Customer Loyalty.

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Published
2024-09-30
How to Cite
Wijaya, F., & Dwita, V. (2024). Examining the determinants of customer loyalty in the fitness industry: the mediating effect of satisfaction. Marketing Management Studies, 4(3), 264-277. https://doi.org/10.24036/mms.v4i3.529