Construct

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Construct: Cognitive Absorption (Focused Immersion)


  • 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 experience of total engagement where other attentional demands are ignored.

Theory/model: Additional to TAM
Reference: (Barki, Paré, & Sicotte, 2008)


Definition: A state of complete engagement with the task whereby distractions go unheeded.

Theory/model: Additional to SCT
Reference: (Chandra, Srivastava, & Theng, 2012)


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 feel while using the virtual world I am able to block out most other distractions.Likert 1-7Virtual Worlds (VWs)SCT(Chandra, Srivastava, & Theng, 2012)
I feel while using the virtual world, I am absorbed in what I am doing.Likert 1-7Virtual Worlds (VWs)SCT(Chandra, Srivastava, & Theng, 2012)
I feel while on the virtual world, I am immersed in the task I am performing.Likert 1-7Virtual Worlds (VWs)SCT(Chandra, Srivastava, & Theng, 2012)
I feel while on the virtual world, I do not get diverted very easily.Likert 1-7Virtual Worlds (VWs)SCT(Chandra, Srivastava, & Theng, 2012)
When I use the new system I can concentrate on what needs to be done.Likert 0-10, Not at all to a LotComputer Physician Order Entry (CPOE) SystemTAM(Barki, Paré, & Sicotte, 2008)
When I interact with the new system I am absorbed in the task I am working on.Likert 0-10, Not at all to a LotComputer Physician Order Entry (CPOE) SystemTAM(Barki, Paré, & Sicotte, 2008)
Most of the time I do not get distracted from my task when using the new system.Likert 0-10, Not at all to a LotComputer Physician Order Entry (CPOE) SystemTAM(Barki, Paré, & Sicotte, 2008)