Results of the mediating effect hypotheses analysis
| Hypothesis and path | Path coefficient | t-value | 95% CI bias corrected | p-values | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LL | UL | ||||
| H4a: Tangibility in HEI services → Student satisfaction with HEI services → Student retention in HEIs | 0.139 | 2.414* | 0.051 | 0.286 | 0.016 |
| H4b: Assurance in HEI services → Student satisfaction with HEI services → Student retention in HEIs | −0.021 | 0.478 | −0.100 | 0.078 | 0.633 |
| H4c: Reliability in HEI services → Student satisfaction with HEI services → Student retention in HEIs | 0.068 | 0.978 | −0.070 | 0.212 | 0.328 |
| H4d: Responsiveness in HEI services → Student satisfaction with HEI services → Student retention in HEIs | 0.132 | 1.971 | 0.017 | 0.313 | 0.041 |
| H4e: Empathy in HEI services → Student satisfaction with HEI services → Student retention in HEIs | 0.127 | 1.559 | −0.016 | 0.207 | 0.119 |
| Hypothesis and path | Path coefficient | 95% CI bias corrected | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LL | UL | ||||
| 0.139 | 2.414* | 0.051 | 0.286 | 0.016 | |
| −0.021 | 0.478 | −0.100 | 0.078 | 0.633 | |
| 0.068 | 0.978 | −0.070 | 0.212 | 0.328 | |
| 0.132 | 1.971 | 0.017 | 0.313 | 0.041 | |
| 0.127 | 1.559 | −0.016 | 0.207 | 0.119 | |
Note(s): *p ≤ 0.01, CI = confidence interval, LL = lower limit, UL = upper limit
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