Construct

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Construct: Perceived Behavioral Control



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: Reflects perceptions of internal and external constraints on behavior.

Theory/model: DTPB
Reference: (Taylor & Todd, 1995b)



Definition: Refers to the perceived ease or difficulty of performing the behavior and it is assumed to reflect past experience as well as anticipated impediments and obstacles.

Theory/model: TPB
Reference: (Ajzen, 1991)



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)
I would be able to use the CRC.Scale 0 to 7Computing Resource Center (CRC)DTPB(Taylor & Todd, 1995c)

Using the CRC is entirely within my control.Scale 0 to 7Computing Resource Center (CRC)DTPB(Taylor & Todd, 1995c)

I have the resources and the knowledge and the ability to make use of the CRC.Scale 0 to 7Computing Resource Center (CRC)DTPB(Taylor & Todd, 1995c)

I have the resources, knowledge, and ability to use the Internet TV.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to AgreeInternet TVDTPB(Hsieh, Rai, & Keil, 2008)

I can use the Internet TV.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to AgreeInternet TVDTPB(Hsieh, Rai, & Keil, 2008)

Using the Internet TV is entirely within my control.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to AgreeInternet TVDTPB(Hsieh, Rai, & Keil, 2008)

I have the resources, knowledge and ability to buy a VCR-Plus+TM: (unlikely/likely).Scale -3 to +3VCR Plus and TMDTPB(Taylor & Todd, 1995b)

I have the resources, knowledge and ability to operate a VCR-Plus+TM: (unlikely/ likely).Scale -3 to +3VCR Plus and TMDTPB(Taylor & Todd, 1995b)

I would be able to buy a VCR-Plus+TM: (unlikely/likely).Scale -3 to +3VCR Plus and TMDTPB(Taylor & Todd, 1995b)

I would be able to operate a VCR-Plus+TM: (unlikely/likely).Scale -3 to +3VCR Plus and TMDTPB(Taylor & Todd, 1995b)

I am able to use CBS.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to AgreeComputer Banking System (CBS)TAM(Brown, Massey, Montoya-Weiss, & Burkman, 2002)

I have the resources, and the knowledge, and the ability to use CBS.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to AgreeComputer Banking System (CBS)TAM(Brown, Massey, Montoya-Weiss, & Burkman, 2002)

Please rate the difficulty for you to clean spyware from your computer using anti-spyware applications.Scale 1 to 5, Extremely difficult to Extremely easyAnti-SpywareTPB(Dinev, Goo, Hu, & Nam, 2009)
(Dinev & Hu, 2007)

Please rate the difficulty for you to protect your computer from spyware.Scale 1 to 5, Extremely difficult to Extremely easyAnti-SpywareTPB(Dinev, Goo, Hu, & Nam, 2009)
(Dinev & Hu, 2007)

I have control over using the system. Likert 1-7Not SpecifiedTPB(Kim, 2009)

I have the resources necessary to use the system.Likert 1-7Not SpecifiedTPB(Kim, 2009)

I have the knowledge necessary to use the system. Likert 1-7Not SpecifiedTPB(Kim, 2009)

Given the resources, opportunities and knowledge it takes to use the system, it would be easy for me to use the system.Likert 1-7Not SpecifiedTPB(Kim, 2009)

The system is not compatible with other systems I use.Likert 1-7Not SpecifiedTPB(Kim, 2009)