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Table 2 Scale items measuring five constructs in the model

From: A value perspective of service interaction quality: the case of immigrants returning to native countries as medical tourists

Item wordings

Std. loading

Interaction quality (AVE = 0.563 comp. reliability = 0.794)

+ I think that the quality of my interaction with X and X’s personnel is excellent

0.79

+ X and X’s personnel show a genuine care and interest in my circumstances

0.72

+ I believe that X and X’s personnel are providing a courteous and friendly service to customers

0.74

Quality value (AVE = 0.549 comp. reliability = 0.783)

+ The service at X has an acceptable standard of quality

0.85

+ The service at X has consistent quality

Eliminated

+ The service at X is performed consistently

0.67

+ The service at X is well performed

0.69

Price value (AVE = 0.652 comp. reliability = 0.849)

+ The service at X is reasonably priced

Eliminated

+ The service at X offers value for money

0.76

+ I think this is a good service for the price

0.80

+ The service at X is economical

0.86

Social value (AVE = 0.635 comp. reliability = 0.839)

+ The service at X would help me to feel acceptable

Eliminated

+ The service at X would improve the way I am perceived

0.67

+ The service at X would make a good impression on other people

0.84

+ The service at X would give me social approval

0.81

Positive WOM (AVE = 0.769 comp. reliability = 0.909)

+ I will share my experience at X with other people

0.84

+ I will say positive things about X with others when I have chances

0.88

+ I will recommend X to others who seeks my advice

0.91

  1. Note: X denotes the name of the dental clinic where the respondent visited