SERVICE QUALITY AND SATISFACTION OF SPORTING EVENTS’ AUDIENCE: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

Abstract

This study analyzed service quality evaluation models and the relations among service quality and audience satisfaction in sporting events. The study is a systematic review. Original articles published from January 2000 to June 2017 were searched on databases SPORTDiscus, Scopus, Web of Science and SciELO Citation Index. Nineteen articles were included. The results pointed out the existence of numerous evaluation models related to service quality in sports. Core service attributes such as game quality and athletes’ performance, in addition to peripheral services such as facilities, employee empathy and security, have significantly influenced sports audience’s satisfaction. Therefore, these results indicate that service quality perception precedes satisfaction.

Keywords
Marketing; Consumer behavior; Review; Quality management