An Empirical Validation of Eco-Service Quality (ECOPERF) Scale Measure: A Short Form ECOPERF Cover Image

An Empirical Validation of Eco-Service Quality (ECOPERF) Scale Measure: A Short Form ECOPERF
An Empirical Validation of Eco-Service Quality (ECOPERF) Scale Measure: A Short Form ECOPERF

Author(s): Janice Joowon Ban, Sathya Rashmi GURUGE
Subject(s): National Economy, Business Economy / Management
Published by: Scientia Moralitas Research Institute
Keywords: ecotourism; service quality; eco-service; customer satisfaction

Summary/Abstract: This study examined validity two key dimensions of eco-service quality (ECOPERF) scale measure in predicting ecotourism customer satisfaction. Data collected from 269 ecotourists in Australia suggest that the short form ECOPERF instrument (i.e., Eco-service dimension alone) can serve as a useful tool for assessing ecotourism service quality in predicting customer satisfaction. Further, our findings show that the environmentally-friendly practice is a prominent service quality attribute in the assessment of ecotourism service quality. The results provide useful implications for academics and practitioners.

  • Issue Year: 5/2021
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 43-51
  • Page Count: 9
  • Language: English