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Construct: Availability


  • 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 availability of the technology to perform the behavior of interest.

Theory/model: Additional to DTPB
Reference: (Hsieh, Rai, & Keil, 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)
It is difficult for me to use the Internet TV when other members in my household want to watch TV.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to AgreeInternet TVDTPB(Hsieh, Rai, & Keil, 2008)
Many people in my household want to use Internet TV, and I don’t always get to use it.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to AgreeInternet TVDTPB(Hsieh, Rai, & Keil, 2008)
A REVS that lets me vote at home, work, or other convenient place will be widely distributed, with just five minutes to the nearest REVS machine.Likert 1-5, Strongly Disagree to AgreeRemote Electronic Voting Systems (REVS)TAM(Yao & Murphy, 2007)
A REVS that lets me vote at home, work, or other convenient place will be available at any convenient place.Likert 1-5, Strongly Disagree to AgreeRemote Electronic Voting Systems (REVS)TAM(Yao & Murphy, 2007)
A REVS that lets me vote at home, work, or other convenient place will be easily found by voters at public places.Likert 1-5, Strongly Disagree to AgreeRemote Electronic Voting Systems (REVS)TAM(Yao & Murphy, 2007)