Assessing the Quality of Padel Facilities: The QPadel Tool
Author Information
Author(s): Fernández Martínez Nicolás, Gálvez-Ruiz Pablo, Gómez Chacón Ramón, Lara-Bocanegra Alejandro
Primary Institution: Cardenal Spínola CEU University Studies Center, Sevilla, Spain
Hypothesis
The study aims to adapt and validate a tool to assess the perceived quality of padel facilities and services.
Conclusion
The QPadel tool demonstrates adequate psychometric properties and can effectively assess the perceived quality of padel facilities.
Supporting Evidence
- The QPadel tool was validated using a sample of 402 users.
- Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses showed adequate psychometric properties.
- Internal consistency was confirmed with Cronbach's Alpha values above 0.90.
- The study highlights the importance of perceived quality in enhancing user satisfaction and loyalty.
Takeaway
This study created a new tool to help understand how people feel about the quality of padel courts and services, which can help improve them.
Methodology
The study used exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis, along with internal consistency checks and validity assessments.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to the unequal representation of genders and facility types in the sample.
Limitations
The sample was not evenly distributed between genders and types of facilities, which may affect the generalizability of the findings.
Participant Demographics
The sample consisted of 298 men and 104 women, with ages ranging from 18 to 68 years, predominantly playing 1-2 times a week.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Confidence Interval
0.051 to 0.057
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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