Construct

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Construct: Computer Anxiety


  • 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 of “an individual’s apprehension, or even fear, when she/he is faced with the possibility of using computers”.

Theory/model: TAM3
Reference: (Venkatesh, 2000; Venkatesh & Bala, 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)
Computers do not scare me at all.Likert 1-7Interactive online help desk system and multimedia system for property managementTAM(Venkatesh, 2000)
Working with a computer makes me nervous.Likert 1-7Interactive online help desk system and multimedia system for property managementTAM(Venkatesh, 2000)
I do not feel threatened when others talk about computers.Likert 1-7Interactive online help desk system and multimedia system for property managementTAM(Venkatesh, 2000)
It wouldn’t bother me to take computer courses.Likert 1-7Interactive online help desk system and multimedia system for property managementTAM(Venkatesh, 2000)
Computers make me feel uncomfortable.Likert 1-7Interactive online help desk system and multimedia system for property managementTAM(Venkatesh, 2000)
I feel atease in a computer class.Likert 1-7Interactive online help desk system and multimedia system for property managementTAM(Venkatesh, 2000)
I get a sinking feeling when I think of trying to use a computer.Likert 1-7Interactive online help desk system and multimedia system for property managementTAM(Venkatesh, 2000)
I feel comfortable working with a computer.Likert 1-7Interactive online help desk system and multimedia system for property managementTAM(Venkatesh, 2000)
Computers make me feel uneasy.Likert 1-7Interactive online help desk system and multimedia system for property managementTAM(Venkatesh, 2000)
Computers do not scare me at all.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to AgreeNot SpecifiedTAM(Venkatesh & Bala, 2008)
Working with a computer makes me nervous.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to AgreeNot SpecifiedTAM(Venkatesh & Bala, 2008)
Computers make me feel uncomfortable.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to AgreeNot SpecifiedTAM(Venkatesh & Bala, 2008)
Computers make me feel uneasy.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to AgreeNot SpecifiedTAM(Venkatesh & Bala, 2008)