Construct

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Construct: Controllability



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 individual’s judgement about the availability of resources and opportunities for performing the behaviour.

Theory/model: Additional to TPB
Reference: (Dinev, Goo, Hu, & Nam, 2009)



Definition: The individual’s judgment about the availability of resources and opportunities to perform the behavior.

Theory/model: Additional to TPB
Reference: (Dinev & Hu, 2007)



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 have the skill and resources to clean spyware from my computer.Scale 1 to 5, Completely Disagree to AgreeAnti-SpywareTPB(Dinev & Hu, 2007)

I have the skill and resources to protect my computer from spyware.Scale 1 to 5, Completely Disagree to AgreeAnti-SpywareTPB(Dinev, Goo, Hu, & Nam, 2009)
(Dinev & Hu, 2007)

Whether or not to clean spyware from my computer is completely under my control.Scale 1 to 5, Completely Disagree to AgreeAnti-SpywareTPB(Dinev, Goo, Hu, & Nam, 2009)
(Dinev & Hu, 2007)