Construct

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Construct: Awareness


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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.
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 extent to which citizens are aware of the introduction of an e-government technology.

Theory/model: Additional to UTAUT
Reference: (Chan et al., 2011)


Definition: The user’s following, being interested in, and knowledgeable about technological issues, problems, and techniques to solve them.

Theory/model: Additional to TPB
Reference: (Dinev, Goo, Hu, & Nam, 2009)


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)
I follow news and developments about the spyware technology.Scale 1 to 5, Completely Disagree to AgreeAnti-SpywareTPB(Dinev, Goo, Hu, & Nam, 2009)
(Dinev & Hu, 2007)
I discuss with friends and people around me security issues of Internet.Scale 1 to 5, Completely Disagree to AgreeAnti-SpywareTPB(Dinev, Goo, Hu, & Nam, 2009)
(Dinev & Hu, 2007)
I read about the problems of malicious software intruding Internet users’ computers.Scale 1 to 5, Completely Disagree to AgreeAnti-SpywareTPB(Dinev, Goo, Hu, & Nam, 2009)
(Dinev & Hu, 2007)
I seek advice on computer web sites or magazines about anti-spyware products.Scale 1 to 5, Completely Disagree to AgreeAnti-SpywareTPB(Dinev & Hu, 2007)
I am aware of the spyware problems and consequences.Scale 1 to 5, Completely Disagree to AgreeAnti-SpywareTPB(Dinev & Hu, 2007)
Hong Kong is actively embracing e-government using SmartID-supported government services.Scale 1 to 7e-Government (SmartID)UTAUT(Chan et al., 2011)
The Hong Kong Government is providing SmartID-supported government services to better our lives.Scale 1 to 7e-Government (SmartID)UTAUT(Chan et al., 2011)
I am aware that SmartID-supported government services are provided by the Hong Kong Government.Scale 1 to 7e-Government (SmartID)UTAUT(Chan et al., 2011)