Construct

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Construct: Asset Specificity


  • 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 value of an investment made by a transacting party, such as a firm or an individual, is specific to the relationship with the other party.

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)
For the purchase of this product, there is an online store(s) that takes less effort to order than other online stores.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to AgreeB2C net-enabled commerceTAM(Son, Kim, & Riggins, 2006)
For the purchase of this product, there is an online store(s) that I am more comfortable with than other online stores.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to AgreeB2C net-enabled commerceTAM(Son, Kim, & Riggins, 2006)
For the purchase of this product, there is an online store(s) that takes less time to order than other online stores.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to AgreeB2C net-enabled commerceTAM(Son, Kim, & Riggins, 2006)