Construct

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Construct: Network Externality (Use of Complementary Products)


  • 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: Extraneous elements (outside the control of individual adopters) impacting adoption and post-adoption behaviors.

Theory/model: Additional to IDT
Reference: (Parthasarathy & Bhattacherjee, 1998)


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)
At the time I subscribed to this service: I saw other people using books/manuals about this service.Likert 1-7Online ServicesIDT(Parthasarathy & Bhattacherjee, 1998)
At the time I subscribed to this service: I found at least one book or tutorial describing how to use the service, in addition to the original start-up kit.Likert 1-7Online ServicesIDT(Parthasarathy & Bhattacherjee, 1998)
At the time I subscribed to this service: I found books/software about this on-line service that made it easier and quicker to learn the commands.Likert 1-7Online ServicesIDT(Parthasarathy & Bhattacherjee, 1998)
At the time I subscribed to this service: I could rely on books and/or tutorials to reduce the complexity of using the system.Likert 1-7Online ServicesIDT(Parthasarathy & Bhattacherjee, 1998)
At the time I subscribed to this service: I could benefit by books/tutorials that made it easier to learn the commands.Likert 1-7Online ServicesIDT(Parthasarathy & Bhattacherjee, 1998)