Construct

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Construct: Cognitive Absorption (Heightened Enjoyment)


  • 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 pleasurable aspects of the interaction.

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


Definition: Refers to the pleasure and enjoyment users get from the interaction.

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 that when using virtual world, I have fun interacting.Likert 1-7Virtual Worlds (VWs)SCT(Chandra, Srivastava, & Theng, 2012)
I feel that when using virtual world, I have a lot of enjoyment.Likert 1-7Virtual Worlds (VWs)SCT(Chandra, Srivastava, & Theng, 2012)
I enjoy using the virtual world.Likert 1-7Virtual Worlds (VWs)SCT(Chandra, Srivastava, & Theng, 2012)
I do not get bored using the virtual world.Likert 1-7Virtual Worlds (VWs)SCT(Chandra, Srivastava, & Theng, 2012)
Using the new system is enjoyable.Likert 0-10, Not at all to a LotComputer Physician Order Entry (CPOE) SystemTAM(Barki, Paré, & Sicotte, 2008)
Using the new system gives me pleasure.Likert 0-10, Not at all to a LotComputer Physician Order Entry (CPOE) SystemTAM(Barki, Paré, & Sicotte, 2008)
Using the new system bores me a lot.Likert 0-10, Not at all to a LotComputer Physician Order Entry (CPOE) SystemTAM(Barki, Paré, & Sicotte, 2008)