Construct

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Construct: Communication Effectiveness


  • 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 degree to which the response to amessage transmission event is consonant with the overall objectives of the initiator of the event.

Theory/model: Additional to TAM
Reference: (Y. B. Lu, Deng, & Wang, 2010)


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 like using SMS to communicate information.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to AgreeShort Message Service (SMS)TAM(Y. B. Lu, Deng, & Wang, 2010)
I feel using SMS I can express myself more implicitly.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to AgreeShort Message Service (SMS)TAM(Y. B. Lu, Deng, & Wang, 2010)
Using SMS allows me to have a variety of ways to communicate with others.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to AgreeShort Message Service (SMS)TAM(Y. B. Lu, Deng, & Wang, 2010)
I don’t like making my communication exposed (through voice) when other people are present.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to AgreeShort Message Service (SMS)TAM(Y. B. Lu, Deng, & Wang, 2010)
SMS can be used anytime and anywhere for convenient communication.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to AgreeShort Message Service (SMS)TAM(Y. B. Lu, Deng, & Wang, 2010)