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Table 1

Matching variables and outcome variables and their operationalizations

Matching variable	Operationalization
Gender	Female/Male
Age	Years
Main residence Tyrol	Tyrolian/non-Tyrolian
Accompaniment	Event visit alone/accompanied
Peripheral dimension of event satisfaction	Perceived influence of weather on overall satisfaction (5-point Likert scale converted into positive/neutral/negative)
Core dimension of event satisfaction	Perceived influence of excitement and atmosphere of the competition on overall satisfaction (5-point Likert scale converted into positive/neutral/negative)
Unique aspects of the spectator sport product (win-lose phenomenon and identification with the athletes)	Perceived influence of the success of the individual’s favorite athletes on overall satisfaction (5-point Likert scale converted into positive/neutral/negative)
Outcome variable	Operationalization
Overall event satisfaction	How do you rate your overall satisfaction with your time at the NSWC 2019? (5-point Likert scale from very satisfied to not at all satisfied)
Willingness to recommend the NSWC 2019 to friends or acquaintances	How likely are you to recommend the NSWC 2019 to a friend or colleague? (11-point Likert scale from very unlikely to very likely)

Matching variable	Operationalization
Gender	Female/Male
Age	Years
Main residence Tyrol	Tyrolian/non-Tyrolian
Accompaniment	Event visit alone/accompanied
Peripheral dimension of event satisfaction	Perceived influence of weather on overall satisfaction (5-point Likert scale converted into positive/neutral/negative)
Core dimension of event satisfaction	Perceived influence of excitement and atmosphere of the competition on overall satisfaction (5-point Likert scale converted into positive/neutral/negative)
Unique aspects of the spectator sport product (win-lose phenomenon and identification with the athletes)	Perceived influence of the success of the individual’s favorite athletes on overall satisfaction (5-point Likert scale converted into positive/neutral/negative)
Outcome variable	Operationalization
Overall event satisfaction	How do you rate your overall satisfaction with your time at the NSWC 2019? (5-point Likert scale from very satisfied to not at all satisfied)
Willingness to recommend the NSWC 2019 to friends or acquaintances	How likely are you to recommend the NSWC 2019 to a friend or colleague? (11-point Likert scale from very unlikely to very likely)

Note(s): NSWC 2019, 52nd FIS Nordic Ski World Championships

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