Consumer satisfaction with health-care services: The influence of involvement

Author(s): Sherrell, D. L.

Journal/Book: Psychol Market. 1997; 14: 605 Third Ave, New York, NY 10158-0012. John Wiley & Sons Inc. 261-285.

Abstract: The impact of involvement and ambiguity on satisfaction judgments for high-credence property services such as health care has not been studied. This study examines the level and process effects of involvement on satisfaction with two dimensions of a health-care service. We found that higher levels of customer involvement were associated with greater expectations and performance ratings for the ambiguous dimension of the service (physicians). Customer involvement had no influence on ratings for the nonambiguous aspects of the service (access mechanisms). Perceived performance was found to be the most influential predictor of satisfaction for low-involvement subjects. High-involvement subjects used disconfirmation and performance to evaluate physicians and only disconfirmation in forming satisfaction judgments for access mechanisms.

Note: Article Shaffer TR, Se Louisiana Univ, Dept Mkt & Finance, POB 302, Slu Stn, Hammond,LA 70402 USA

Keyword(s): MODERATING ROLE; EXTENSION; QUALITY; MODEL

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