Research Article

Examining Football Fans' Perceptions of Brand Loyalty and Club Image

Volume: 6 Number: 1 March 28, 2023
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Examining Football Fans' Perceptions of Brand Loyalty and Club Image

Abstract

The aim of the study is to examine the brand loyalty and club image perceptions of football fans. The study group of the research consists of 231 people in total, 126 of which are MKE Ankaragücü Sport Club supporters and 105 Gençlerbirliği Sport Club supporters. In this context, in this quantitative study, the correlational research model, which is consistent with the general purpose of the study, was used. In the research, “Brand Loyalty Scale” and Club Image Scale” were used as data collection tools. In the analysis of the data, descriptive statistics were calculated primarily by considering the data type. Cronbach Alpha internal consistency analysis, regression analysis and correlation analysis of the scales related to the obtained data were used. As a result of the research, it was found that the brand loyalty of football fans has an effect on the image of the club; It is seen that the predictive variables of this effect are caused by brand behavior and brand satisfaction.

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Details

Primary Language

Turkish

Subjects

Sports Science and Exercise

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

March 28, 2023

Submission Date

October 21, 2022

Acceptance Date

December 6, 2022

Published in Issue

Year 1970 Volume: 6 Number: 1

APA
Kural, S., & Eraslan, A. (2023). Futbol Taraftarlarının Marka Sadakati ile Kulüp İmajı Algılarının İncelenmesi. Mediterranean Journal of Sport Science, 6(1), 91-102. https://doi.org/10.38021/asbid.1192607

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