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Construct: Uncertainty


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  • Indicators

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Note 3: If the construct was not proposed in the original theory/model, it is identified as "Additional to theory/model".


Definition: The degree to which he or she perceives potential risk arising from opportunistic behavior by online retailers.

Theory/model: Additional to TAM
Reference: (Son, Kim, & Riggins, 2006)


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)
It is risky for me to make a transaction with many of the online retailers.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to AgreeB2C net-enabled commerceTAM(Son, Kim, & Riggins, 2006)
There is significant potential for loss when making a transaction with many of the online retailers.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to AgreeB2C net-enabled commerceTAM(Son, Kim, & Riggins, 2006)
Many of the online retailers put me in a negative situation when I make a transaction with them.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to AgreeB2C net-enabled commerceTAM(Son, Kim, & Riggins, 2006)
Many of the online retailers do not securely handle my personal information, including credit card numbers.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to AgreeB2C net-enabled commerceTAM(Son, Kim, & Riggins, 2006)