| The problem of this study was to develop and validate a salient set of related attributes in assessment for design features of Indoor Games Hall (IGH). A total of 39 subjects and 26 subjects, respectively, were invited to interview sessions for the expert judges method and modal salient beliefs method generating attributes. A total of 60 IGH design features attributes were generated from these two methods. Twenty-nine IGH design features attributes passed the minimum frequency requirements of the 15% rule. The validation panel, comprised of four experts, approved these 29 attributes and, at the same time, waived the 15% rule to include eight more attributes into the complete list of salient IGH design features which consisted of 37 attributes. A close-ended questionnaire, consisting of three parts with (1) demographic survey, (2) the relative importance of the 37 IGH design features, and (3) opinion on the performance of the 37 IGH design features, was constructed for a pilot study with 299 respondents and subsequently the main study with 675 patrons. The statistical results of this study indicated that this instrument, comprised of eight factors which made up of 37 attributes, is valid (with eigenvalues ranging from 1.06 to 9.22 and accounting for 56.6% total variance) and reliable (coefficient reliability ranged from .61 to .89). This eight-factor model of the IGH design features was made up of 37 attributes including: (1) exercise related physical environment, (2) orientation and ancillary facilities, (3) facility environment, (4) changing and shower facilities, (5) architectural design, (6) parking and spectator facilities, (7) ceilings and walls, and (8) accessibility. In conclusion, this study constitutes a valid process for attribute development within the context of the conditions set forth in this study. |
