Construct

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Construct: Intentions to Adopt


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  • Indicators

Note 1: Following are presented the definitions found for the construct in the used references, together with the theory/model.
Note 2: The same construct can be present in more than one theory/model.
Note 3: If the construct was not proposed in the original theory/model, it is identified as "Additional to theory/model".


Definition: Not defined.

Theory/model: Additional to TAM
Reference: (J. Lu, Yao, & Yu, 2005)


Definition: Not defined.

Theory/model: Additional to TAM
Reference: (Plouffe, Hulland, & Vandenbosch, 2001)


Note 1: This list contains all the indicators (measuring variables) as defined by the authors when proposing/using/applying a theory/model in a context. It also includes the scales used to measure the variables.
Note 2: Some of the indicators are context-dependent.
Note 3: The same construct can be present in more than one theory/model.


IndicatorScaleContextTheory/ModelReference(s)
Once the trial period is over, I will be interested in continuing to use a smart card payment system in my business.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to AgreeSmart CardTAM(Plouffe, Hulland, & Vandenbosch, 2001)
Once the trial period is over, I will arrange to permanently adopt a smart card payment system as soon as possible.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to AgreeSmart CardTAM(Plouffe, Hulland, & Vandenbosch, 2001)
Once the trial period is over, I won't see much need to continue to use a smart card payment system in my business.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to AgreeSmart CardTAM(Plouffe, Hulland, & Vandenbosch, 2001)
Once the trail period is over, I will recommend that my fellow merchants get a smart card payment system.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to AgreeSmart CardTAM(Plouffe, Hulland, & Vandenbosch, 2001)
Assuming I have access to WIMD, I intend to adopt it.Likert 0-7, No Reply to AgreeWireless Internet Services via Mobile Technology (WIMT)TAM(J. Lu, Yao, & Yu, 2005)
Given that I have access to WIMD, I predict that I would adopt it.Likert 0-7, No Reply to AgreeWireless Internet Services via Mobile Technology (WIMT)TAM(J. Lu, Yao, & Yu, 2005)