英文摘要 |
This paper aims to build on the theories of leisure research as it pertains to museums, as well as to be the serious leisure perspective at customer-based brand equity with regard to museum visitors. Research was conducted in the form of questionnaires distributed amongst visitors to the National Museum of Natural Science, resulting in a total of 382 valid responses. In line with the concept of leisure traits, visitor responses were categorized as “serious,” “interest”, and “casual.” These results show that with regard to brand awareness, all three categories of visitor were drawn to the museum because of its brand; with regard to perceptions of brand quality, the “serious” and “casual” groups both placed greater emphasis on facilities, staff, and service, while “interest” visitors were more focused on facilities and quality of experience. Generally speaking, all three groups of visitors felt the brand image reflected their real selves, while “serious” visitors showed a noticeably higher level of brand loyalty than both “interest” and “casual” groups. This study will help appropriate authorities plan innovative brand marketing methods and meet the needs of visitors better. |