Construct

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Construct: Usefulness


  • 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: The degree to which na innovation is perceived as providing greater benefits than the one it supersedes.

Theory/model: Additional to IDT
Reference: (Parthasarathy & Bhattacherjee, 1998)


Definition: Not defined.

Theory/model: Additional to TRA
Reference: (Wixom & Todd, 2005)


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)
At the time I subscribed, I felt this online service would save me time/effort over other means of performing the same tasks.Likert 1-7Online ServicesIDT(Parthasarathy & Bhattacherjee, 1998)
At the time I subscribed, I felt this online service would enable me to perform many tasks better than through other means.Likert 1-7Online ServicesIDT(Parthasarathy & Bhattacherjee, 1998)
At the time I subscribed, I felt this online service would provide a greater value than other ways of performing the same task.Likert 1-7Online ServicesIDT(Parthasarathy & Bhattacherjee, 1998)
At the time I subscribed, I felt this online service would be better than other ways of performing the same activities.Likert 1-7Online ServicesIDT(Parthasarathy & Bhattacherjee, 1998)
Using _____ improves my ability to make good decisions.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to AgreeData Warehousing Predefined Reporting SoftwareTRA(Wixom & Todd, 2005)
_____ allows me to get my work done more quickly.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to AgreeData Warehousing Predefined Reporting SoftwareTRA(Wixom & Todd, 2005)
Using _____ enhances my effectiveness on the job.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to AgreeData Warehousing Predefined Reporting SoftwareTRA(Wixom & Todd, 2005)