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Michalos, A. C. (1985). Multiple discrepancies theory (MDT). ''Social indicators research'', ''16''(4), 347-413.<ref>Michalos, A. C. (1985). Multiple discrepancies theory (MDT). ''Social indicators research'', ''16''(4), 347-413.</ref>
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Oliver, R. L. (1981). Measurement and evaluation of satisfaction processes in retail settings. ''Journal of retailing''.<ref>Oliver, R. L. (1981). Measurement and evaluation of satisfaction processes in retail settings. ''Journal of retailing''.</ref>
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Rice, R. W., McFarlin, D. B., & Bennett, D. E. (1989). Standards of comparison and job satisfaction. ''Journal of Applied Psychology'', ''74''(4), 591.<ref>Rice, R. W., McFarlin, D. B., & Bennett, D. E. (1989). Standards of comparison and job satisfaction. ''Journal of Applied Psychology'', ''74''(4), 591.</ref>
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Locke, E. A. (1969). What is job satisfaction?. ''Organizational behavior and human performance'', ''4''(4), 309-336.<ref>Locke, E. A. (1969). What is job satisfaction?. ''Organizational behavior and human performance'', ''4''(4), 309-336.</ref>
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Szymanski, D. M., & Henard, D. H. (2001). Customer satisfaction: A meta-analysis of the empirical evidence. ''Journal of the academy of marketing science'', ''29''(1), 16-35.<ref>Szymanski, D. M., & Henard, D. H. (2001). Customer satisfaction: A meta-analysis of the empirical evidence. ''Journal of the academy of marketing science'', ''29''(1), 16-35.</ref>
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Revision as of 00:24, 28 March 2016

Customer based Discrepancy Theory

The basis of discrepancy theory–derived satisfaction is the cognitive comparison on the part of an individual. A comparison requires that each individual establish an anchor, have a context-dependent state of nature to compare to the anchor, realize individual expectations or perceptions of both the anchor and state of nature, and judge these with a (potentially) complex relationship that determines how satisfaction is derived from the two components (anchor and state of nature).[1]

Customer satisfaction with IS, this is a stream of research draws from both marketing and management disciplines.Satisfaction is considered by many researchers to be the effect of a judgment of the difference between what is expected or desired compared to what is actually experienced about a product or service . Discrepancy theory research, is the study of this difference between an a prior state and subsequent perception.[1]

The literature in consumer satisfaction provides a general framework for the examination of how perceptions of delivery and expectations can impact user satisfaction . Consumer satisfaction is commonly defined as a “post-choice evaluation which varies along a hedonic continuum from unfavorable to favorable, in terms of whether or not the experience of a specific purchase was at least as good as it was supposed to be”. [1]

User satisfaction has been measured in terms of attitude , perceived information value and quality, and perceived improvements in decision-making effectiveness.[1]


Main dependent constructs/factors

Customer satisfaction and User satisfaction.


Main independent construct(s)/factor(s)

Manipulated expectations, Manipulated performance, Perceived performance, Perceived Expectations, Dis-conformation (or) Confirmation of expectations.


Diagram/schematic of theory

Churchill Jr, G. A., & Surprenant, C. (1982). An investigation into the determinants of customer satisfaction. Journal of marketing research, 491-504. [2]


Originating author(s)

Locke,Michalos, Oliver and Rice


Seminal articles

Michalos, A. C. (1985). Multiple discrepancies theory (MDT). Social indicators research16(4), 347-413.[3]

Oliver, R. L. (1981). Measurement and evaluation of satisfaction processes in retail settings. Journal of retailing.[4]

Rice, R. W., McFarlin, D. B., & Bennett, D. E. (1989). Standards of comparison and job satisfaction. Journal of Applied Psychology74(4), 591.[5]

Locke, E. A. (1969). What is job satisfaction?. Organizational behavior and human performance4(4), 309-336.[6]

Szymanski, D. M., & Henard, D. H. (2001). Customer satisfaction: A meta-analysis of the empirical evidence. Journal of the academy of marketing science29(1), 16-35.[7]

Churchill Jr G, Surprenant C. An investigation into the determinants of customer satisfaction. Journal of Marketing Research. 1982;19(4):491–504[2]


Originating area

Management and Marketing


Links from this theory to other theory

Expectation conformation theory


External links


Original Contributor(s)


  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Dwivedi, Y. K., Wade, M. R., & Schneberger, S. L. (Eds.). (2011). Information Systems Theory: Explaining and Predicting Our Digital Society (Vol. 1). Springer Science & Business Media.)
  2. 2.0 2.1 Churchill Jr, G. A., & Surprenant, C. (1982). An investigation into the determinants of customer satisfaction. Journal of marketing research, 491-504.
  3. Michalos, A. C. (1985). Multiple discrepancies theory (MDT). Social indicators research16(4), 347-413.
  4. Oliver, R. L. (1981). Measurement and evaluation of satisfaction processes in retail settings. Journal of retailing.
  5. Rice, R. W., McFarlin, D. B., & Bennett, D. E. (1989). Standards of comparison and job satisfaction. Journal of Applied Psychology74(4), 591.
  6. Locke, E. A. (1969). What is job satisfaction?. Organizational behavior and human performance4(4), 309-336.
  7. Szymanski, D. M., & Henard, D. H. (2001). Customer satisfaction: A meta-analysis of the empirical evidence. Journal of the academy of marketing science29(1), 16-35.