The Impact of Interactive Behaviour on Service Quality: The Role of Relationship Quality, External Environment

This study explores the impact of interactive behaviour, relationship quality, and the external environment on the quality of urban public services, as well as their mechanisms of action. Correlation analysis (CA) was used to assess the relationships between variables, while a structural equation mo...

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Main Authors: Shunan Zhou, Zengyu Pi, Chuleerat Kongruang
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Language:English
Published: Ital Publication 2025-06-01
Series:Emerging Science Journal
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Online Access:https://ijournalse.org/index.php/ESJ/article/view/2967
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description This study explores the impact of interactive behaviour, relationship quality, and the external environment on the quality of urban public services, as well as their mechanisms of action. Correlation analysis (CA) was used to assess the relationships between variables, while a structural equation modelling (SEM) analysed the complex links among interactive behaviour, relationship quality, public service quality, and the external environment. Additionally, principal component analysis (PCA) and K-Means clustering techniques were applied to reveal intrinsic relationships between variables. The findings indicate that interactive behaviour indirectly enhances public service quality by improving relationship quality, with the external environment playing a significant moderating role in this process. The model fit indices (CFI, RMSEA, chi-square statistics) confirmed the model’s interpretability and consistency with the data. The innovation of this study lies in the integration of PCA and K-Means clustering into the SEM model, providing a more comprehensive framework for analysing variable relationships. This research offers a theoretical foundation and practical guidance for policymakers seeking to optimize public service management strategies, government departments aiming to strengthen cooperation, and scholars working to deepen related research.
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spelling doaj-art-ff528b072f664afe818109712d02c7ce2025-08-20T03:24:26ZengItal PublicationEmerging Science Journal2610-91822025-06-01931322134510.28991/ESJ-2025-09-03-0112693The Impact of Interactive Behaviour on Service Quality: The Role of Relationship Quality, External EnvironmentShunan Zhou0Zengyu Pi1Chuleerat Kongruang2Graduate School, Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, Thai Buri 523419Law School, Dongguan City University, Guangdong Province, Dongguan 523000CSCR, School of Accounting and Finance, Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, Thai Buri 523419This study explores the impact of interactive behaviour, relationship quality, and the external environment on the quality of urban public services, as well as their mechanisms of action. Correlation analysis (CA) was used to assess the relationships between variables, while a structural equation modelling (SEM) analysed the complex links among interactive behaviour, relationship quality, public service quality, and the external environment. Additionally, principal component analysis (PCA) and K-Means clustering techniques were applied to reveal intrinsic relationships between variables. The findings indicate that interactive behaviour indirectly enhances public service quality by improving relationship quality, with the external environment playing a significant moderating role in this process. The model fit indices (CFI, RMSEA, chi-square statistics) confirmed the model’s interpretability and consistency with the data. The innovation of this study lies in the integration of PCA and K-Means clustering into the SEM model, providing a more comprehensive framework for analysing variable relationships. This research offers a theoretical foundation and practical guidance for policymakers seeking to optimize public service management strategies, government departments aiming to strengthen cooperation, and scholars working to deepen related research.https://ijournalse.org/index.php/ESJ/article/view/2967public service qualitygovernance modelsmulti-supplier cooperationinteractive behaviorsrelationship qualityexternal environmentsem
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The Impact of Interactive Behaviour on Service Quality: The Role of Relationship Quality, External Environment
Emerging Science Journal
public service quality
governance models
multi-supplier cooperation
interactive behaviors
relationship quality
external environment
sem
title The Impact of Interactive Behaviour on Service Quality: The Role of Relationship Quality, External Environment
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title_fullStr The Impact of Interactive Behaviour on Service Quality: The Role of Relationship Quality, External Environment
title_full_unstemmed The Impact of Interactive Behaviour on Service Quality: The Role of Relationship Quality, External Environment
title_short The Impact of Interactive Behaviour on Service Quality: The Role of Relationship Quality, External Environment
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governance models
multi-supplier cooperation
interactive behaviors
relationship quality
external environment
sem
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