An examination of the sooriyawewa cricket stadium; provocation of the stadium facility accessibility on player satisfaction
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https://doi.org/10.34117/bjdv11n3-056Keywords:
accessibility, electronic displays, cleanliness, players’ satisfactionAbstract
Player satisfaction is significantly impacted by the facilities and services offered in a cricket stadium. The presence of adequate amenities in stadiums, such as training facilities, medical rooms, showers, and locker rooms, plays a critical role in enhancing athletes' overall satisfaction and performance.Therefore this study aimed to examin the provocation of the stadium facility accessibility on player satisfaction. A quantitative approach was adopted for the study. A questionnaire was administered to a total of 15 respondents, who were selected as the sample for this study using the snowball sampling technique. The findings of the study revealed that there is a statistically significance relationship between stadium facilities and players’ satisfaction. The findings of this study indicate no statistically significant difference between players' satisfaction and selected demographic factors. However, accessibility, electronic displays, and cleanliness are been identified as independent variables which exhibited a statistically significant positive relationship with players' satisfaction. This suggests that stadium facilities have a direct impact on enhancing player satisfaction. The results provide valuable managerial insights for stadium management and event organizers, emphasizing the need for continuous investment in advanced display systems to enhance players' experience. Additionally, player satisfaction should be viewed as an ongoing priority, necessitating continuous improvements in stadium facilities and amenities.
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