Construct

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Construct: Perceived Enjoyment


  • Description
  • 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: Refers to the extent to which the activity of using the computer is perceived to be enjoyable in it's own right, apart from any performance consequences that may be anticiped.

Theory/model: MM
Reference: (Davis, Bagozzi, & Warshaw, 1992)


Definition: The extent to which “the activity of using a specific system is perceived to be enjoyable in its own right, aside from any performance consequences resulting from system use”.

Theory/model: TAM3
Reference: (Venkatesh, 2000; Venkatesh & Bala, 2008)


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 find using Chart-Master (Pendraw) to be enjoyable (likely/unlikely).Scale 1 to 7Chartmaster and PendrawMM(Davis, Bagozzi, & Warshaw, 1992)
Using Chart-Master (Pendraw) would be (unpleasant/pleasant).Scale 1 to 7Chartmaster and PendrawMM(Davis, Bagozzi, & Warshaw, 1992)
I would have fun using Chart-Master (Pendraw) (likely/unlikely).Scale 1 to 7Chartmaster and PendrawMM(Davis, Bagozzi, & Warshaw, 1992)
Using a microcomputer in my job is: pleasant - unpleasant.Scale 1 to 7MicrocomputerMM(Igbaria, Parasuraman, & Baroudi, 1996)
Using a microcomputer in my job is: enjoyment - frustrating.Scale 1 to 7MicrocomputerMM(Igbaria, Parasuraman, & Baroudi, 1996)
Using a microcomputer in my job is: enjoyable - unenjoyable.Scale 1 to 7MicrocomputerMM(Igbaria, Parasuraman, & Baroudi, 1996)
I find using WriteOne to be enjoyable (likely/unlikely).Scale 1 to 7WriteOneMM(Davis, Bagozzi, & Warshaw, 1992)
The actual process of using WriteOne is (unpleasant/pleasant).Scale 1 to 7WriteOneMM(Davis, Bagozzi, & Warshaw, 1992)
I have fun using WriteOne (likely/unlikely).Scale 1 to 7WriteOneMM(Davis, Bagozzi, & Warshaw, 1992)
I find using the e-learning system to be enjoyable.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to Agreee-Learning SystemTAM(Cheng, 2011)
The actual process of using the e-learning system is pleasant.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to Agreee-Learning SystemTAM(Cheng, 2011)
I have fun using the e-learning system.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to Agreee-Learning SystemTAM(Cheng, 2011)
I have fun using the ERP system.Likert 0-10, Completely Disagree to AgreeEnterprise Resource Planning (ERP)TAM(Hwang, 2005)
Using the ERP system is pleasant.Likert 0-10, Completely Disagree to AgreeEnterprise Resource Planning (ERP)TAM(Hwang, 2005)
I find using the ERP system to be enjoyable.Likert 0-10, Completely Disagree to AgreeEnterprise Resource Planning (ERP)TAM(Hwang, 2005)
I enjoy using.Likert 1-5Instantaneous Voice Communication ServiceTAM(Dickinger, Arami, & Meyer, 2008)
I like to use new technologies.Likert 1-5Instantaneous Voice Communication ServiceTAM(Dickinger, Arami, & Meyer, 2008)
I find using the system to be enjoyable.Likert 1-7Interactive online help desk system and multimedia system for property managementTAM(Venkatesh, 2000)
The actual process of using the system is pleasant.Likert 1-7Interactive online help desk system and multimedia system for property managementTAM(Venkatesh, 2000)
I have fun using the system.Likert 1-7Interactive online help desk system and multimedia system for property managementTAM(Venkatesh, 2000)
I would have fun interacting with a Blackberry.Scale 1–7, Strongly Disagree to AgreeMobile DevicesTAM(Wakefield & Whitten, 2006)
Using a Blackberry would provide me with a lot of enjoyment.Scale 1–7, Strongly Disagree to AgreeMobile DevicesTAM(Wakefield & Whitten, 2006)
I would enjoy using a Blackberry.Scale 1–7, Strongly Disagree to AgreeMobile DevicesTAM(Wakefield & Whitten, 2006)
Using a Blackberry would bore me.Scale 1–7, Strongly Disagree to AgreeMobile DevicesTAM(Wakefield & Whitten, 2006)
I find using the system to be enjoyable.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to AgreeNot SpecifiedTAM(Venkatesh & Bala, 2008)
The actual process of using the system is pleasant.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to AgreeNot SpecifiedTAM(Venkatesh & Bala, 2008)
I have fun using the system.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to AgreeNot SpecifiedTAM(Venkatesh & Bala, 2008)
Using SMS brings much pleasure to me.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to AgreeShort Message Service (SMS)TAM(Y. B. Lu, Deng, & Wang, 2010)
I like sending and receiving interesting greeting and humorous short messages.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to AgreeShort Message Service (SMS)TAM(Y. B. Lu, Deng, & Wang, 2010)
Using SMS makes life fun.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to AgreeShort Message Service (SMS)TAM(Y. B. Lu, Deng, & Wang, 2010)
Using SMS makes me feel happy and relaxed.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to AgreeShort Message Service (SMS)TAM(Y. B. Lu, Deng, & Wang, 2010)
Using SMS is exciting.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to AgreeShort Message Service (SMS)TAM(Y. B. Lu, Deng, & Wang, 2010)