Construct

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Construct: Attitude Towards Use


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  • Indicators

Note 1: Following are presented the definitions found for the construct in the used references, together with the theory/model.
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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: Reflects feelings of favourableness or unfavourableness towards using the technology.

Theory/model: TAM
Reference: (Taylor & Todd, 1995c)


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)
Using broadband Internet is a good idea.Not SpecifiedBroadband InternetTAM(Oh, Ahn, & Kim, 2003)
Using broadband Internet is unpleasant.Not SpecifiedBroadband InternetTAM(Oh, Ahn, & Kim, 2003)
Using broadband Internet is beneficial.Not SpecifiedBroadband InternetTAM(Oh, Ahn, & Kim, 2003)
Using the e-learning system is a good idea. Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to Agreee-Learning SystemTAM(Cheng, 2011)
The e-learning system provides an attractive learning environment.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to Agreee-Learning SystemTAM(Cheng, 2011)
Overall, I like using the e-learning system.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to Agreee-Learning SystemTAM(Cheng, 2011)
Using the -system- will be a bad/good idea (Strongly disagree…Strongly agree).Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to AgreeHuman Resources Information SystemTAM(Venkatesh & Goyal, 2010)
The -system- will make work more interesting (Strongly disagree…Strongly agree).Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to AgreeHuman Resources Information SystemTAM(Venkatesh & Goyal, 2010)
Working with the -system- will be fun (Strongly disagree…Strongly agree).Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to AgreeHuman Resources Information SystemTAM(Venkatesh & Goyal, 2010)
I would like working with the -system- (Strongly disagree…Strongly agree).Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to AgreeHuman Resources Information SystemTAM(Venkatesh & Goyal, 2010)
Using PTT is: Wise –Foolish.Likert 1-5Instantaneous Voice Communication ServiceTAM(Dickinger, Arami, & Meyer, 2008)
Using PTT is: Good –Bad.Likert 1-5Instantaneous Voice Communication ServiceTAM(Dickinger, Arami, & Meyer, 2008)
Using PTT is: Favourable –UnfavourableLikert 1-5Instantaneous Voice Communication ServiceTAM(Dickinger, Arami, & Meyer, 2008)