Table 5

Results of the mediating effect hypotheses analysis

Hypothesis and pathPath coefficientt-value95% CI bias correctedp-values
LLUL
H4a: Tangibility in HEI services → Student satisfaction with HEI services → Student retention in HEIs0.1392.414*0.0510.2860.016
H4b: Assurance in HEI services → Student satisfaction with HEI services → Student retention in HEIs−0.0210.478−0.1000.0780.633
H4c: Reliability in HEI services → Student satisfaction with HEI services → Student retention in HEIs0.0680.978−0.0700.2120.328
H4d: Responsiveness in HEI services → Student satisfaction with HEI services → Student retention in HEIs0.1321.9710.0170.3130.041
H4e: Empathy in HEI services → Student satisfaction with HEI services → Student retention in HEIs0.1271.559−0.0160.2070.119

Note(s): *p ≤ 0.01, CI = confidence interval, LL = lower limit, UL = upper limit

Source(s): Authors’ own work

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