The Effect of Stadium Atmosphere on the Satisfaction and Behavioral Intention of Spectators: New Eskişehir Stadium Case Cover Image

Stadyum Atmosferinin İzleyicilerin Tatmin ve Davranışsal Niyeti Üzerindeki Etkisi: Yeni Eskişehir Stadyumu Örneği
The Effect of Stadium Atmosphere on the Satisfaction and Behavioral Intention of Spectators: New Eskişehir Stadium Case

Author(s): Hüseyin Çevik
Subject(s): Behaviorism, Sports Studies
Published by: Dumlupınar Üniversitesi - Beden Eğitimi ve Spor Yüksekokulu
Keywords: Stadium;atmosphere;spectator;satisfaction;behavioral intention;

Summary/Abstract: The income obtained from the spectators who watch matches at the stadium is among the main incomes of football teams. It is required to draw more spectators to the stadium in order to increase this income. The most important factor that motivates spectators to attend the match is the stadium atmosphere. Thus, it is considered that examining the effects of stadium atmosphere on the consumption behaviors of spectators is important in terms of clubs and managers who desire to increase their match income. Therefore, in this study, it was aimed to examine the effect of the stadium atmosphere on the satisfaction and behavioral intention of spectators. The data were obtained by questionary from spectators who watch the matches in the New Eskisehir Stadium. “Stadium Atmosphere Scale” was included in the first part of the survey and items that measure satisfaction and behavioral intention were included in the second part. The structural equation model were used for data analysis. First, the measurement model was tested, and then the relationship between the structures was revealed with path analysis. The results of the study revealed that the stadium atmosphere has a positive and direct effect on both the satisfaction and behavioral intention of the spectators. In conclusion, the suggested model which was based on the literature provides significant information about the role of stadium atmosphere on the consumption behaviors of spectators to the football clubs and managers.

  • Issue Year: 7/2020
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 75-92
  • Page Count: 18
  • Language: English