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The Impact of Generation Z Individuals' Perception of Restaurant Atmosphere on Customer Satisfaction and Revisit Intention

Z Kuşağı Bireylerin Restoran Atmosferi Algısının Müşteri Memnuniyeti ve Tekrar Ziyaret Etme Niyeti Üzerindeki Etkisi

Çağrı Sürücü(ÇANKIRI KARATEKİN ÜNİVERSİTESİ)0000-0002-0454-9020
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657–678
Publication Date
2026-09-11
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The findings indicate that the restaurant atmosphere dimensions of ambiance, lighting, and overall layout have a significant impact on customer satisfaction.

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Objective & Hypothesis:The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of Generation Z individuals' perceptions of restaurant atmosphere on customer satisfaction and intention to revisit.
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Key Findings & Data:The findings indicate that the restaurant atmosphere dimensions of ambiance, lighting, and overall layout have a significant impact on customer satisfaction.
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⚙️Variables:Z Kuşağı · Restoran Atmosferi · Müşteri Memnuniyeti

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The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of Generation Z individuals' perceptions of restaurant atmosphere on customer satisfaction and intention to revisit. The study employed a quantitative research approach and selected fish restaurants in Amasra as the field of study. Data were collected using a survey method. Structural equation modeling was used to test the relationships between variables. The findings indicate that the restaurant atmosphere dimensions of ambiance, lighting, and overall layout have a significant impact on customer satisfaction. It has also been determined that customer satisfaction positively influences the intention to revisit. The research findings indicate that considering atmospheric elements such as ambiance, lighting, and overall design is crucial for restaurant businesses in improving customer satisfaction among Generation Z customers.

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Bu çalışmanın amacı, Z Kuşağı bireylerinin restoran atmosferine yönelik algılarının, müşteri memnuniyeti ve tekrar ziyaret etme niyeti üzerindeki etkilerini incelemektir. Araştırmada, nicel araştırma yaklaşımı benimsenmiş olup, çalışma alanı olarak Amasra’daki balık restoranları seçilmiştir. Veriler, anket yöntemiyle toplanmıştır. Değişkenler arasındaki etkileşimleri incelemek için yapısal eşitlik modellemesi kullanılmıştır. Araştırmanın bulguları, restoran atmosferi unsurlarından ambiyans, aydınlatma ve genel planın müşteri memnuniyeti üzerinde anlamlı etkiler yarattığını ortaya koymaktadır. Ayrıca, müşteri memnuniyetinin, Z Kuşağı bireylerinin restoranı tekrar ziyaret etme niyetlerini pozitif yönde etkilediği bulunmuştur. Araştırma bulguları, Z Kuşağı müşterilerin memnuniyetinin artırılmasında ambiyans, aydınlatma ve genel plan gibi atmosfer unsurlarının dikkate alınmasının restoran işletmeleri açısından önemli olduğunu göstermektedir.

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Sürücü, Ç. (2026). The Impact of Generation Z Individuals' Perception of Restaurant Atmosphere on Customer Satisfaction and Revisit Intention. Güncel Turizm Araştırmaları Dergisi, Cilt: 10 Sayı: 2, 657–678. https://doi.org/10.32572/guntad.1883582

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