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Conceptualizing And Measuring The Music Of Satisfaction Using Associative Maps

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  • Jose A. Martinez

    (Technical University of Cartagena, Spain)

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The aim of this paper is to propose, from a highly pragmatic perspective, a simple but useful method for finding out what satisfaction really means for consumers, building an instrument derived from individual perceptions. In order to achieve this aim, we will conceptualize satisfaction as an identifiable musical chord, which sounds different for each individual. In addition, we will explain why the combination of the first-person data approach and associative priming should be used to generate the notes of these chords. This information can then be summarized in a consensus associative map, which represents a recognizable chord for each individual customer. Finally, the elements of this associative map can be employed by managers and executives to periodically monitor the service provided. Consequently, a satisfaction instrument can be generated for each specific research context, taking into account the complexity of individual perceptions. Keywords: Satisfaction, Measurement, Associative Maps, Associative Priming, Music Journal: Eurasian Journal of Social Sciences

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  • Jose A. Martinez, 2018. "Conceptualizing And Measuring The Music Of Satisfaction Using Associative Maps," Eurasian Journal of Social Sciences, Eurasian Publications, vol. 6(4), pages 56-63.
    • Handle: RePEc:ejn:ejssjr:v:6:y:2018:i:4:p:56-63
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    1. María-Victoria Sánchez-Rebull & Veronika Rudchenko & Juan-Carlos Martín, 2018. "The antecedents and consequences of customer satisfaction in tourism: a systematic literature review," Tourism and Hospitality Management, University of Rijeka, Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management, vol. 24(1), pages 151-183, May.
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