Construct

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Construct: Consistency


  • 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: Refers to the degree to which the interface design remains consistent during the upgrades.

Theory/model: Additional to TAM
Reference: (Hong, Chan, Thong, Chasalow, & Dhillon, 2014)


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)
The layout of the text in the upgrades is consistent with existing pages in The System.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to AgreeAgile Web PortalTAM(Hong, Chan, Thong, Chasalow, & Dhillon, 2014)
The fonts and design of labels of the upgrades are consistent with existing ones in The System.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to AgreeAgile Web PortalTAM(Hong, Chan, Thong, Chasalow, & Dhillon, 2014)
Overall, the layout of The System has been consistent throughout the upgrades that have been taking place.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to AgreeAgile Web PortalTAM(Hong, Chan, Thong, Chasalow, & Dhillon, 2014)