Construct

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Construct: Familiarity



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: A combination of knowledge, understanding, and the amount of time that an individual has spent gaining experience with something.

Theory/model: Additional to SCT
Reference: (Chandra, Srivastava, & Theng, 2012)



Definition: Not defined.

Theory/model: Additional to TRA
Reference: (Komiak & Benbasat, 2006)



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 am familiar with virtual world.Likert 1-7Virtual Worlds (VWs)SCT(Chandra, Srivastava, & Theng, 2012)

I am familiar with the process of interacting with members on virtual world.Likert 1-7Virtual Worlds (VWs)SCT(Chandra, Srivastava, & Theng, 2012)

I am familiar with the members on virtual world.Likert 1-7Virtual Worlds (VWs)SCT(Chandra, Srivastava, & Theng, 2012)

I am familiar with the process of collaborating on virtual world.Likert 1-7Virtual Worlds (VWs)SCT(Chandra, Srivastava, & Theng, 2012)

I am familiar with the process of inquiring about the members on virtual world.Likert 1-7Virtual Worlds (VWs)SCT(Chandra, Srivastava, & Theng, 2012)

I am familiar with how this RA makes its recommendation.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to AgreeRecommendation Agents (RAs)TRA(Komiak & Benbasat, 2006)