Construct

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Construct: Others' Use


  • 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 extent to which computers were actually used by others in the individual's reference group.

Theory/model: SCT
Reference: (Compeau & Higgins, 1995b)


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 extent to which their peers in their work organization actually used computers.Scale 1 to 5ComputerSCT(Compeau & Higgins, 1995b)
The extent to which their peers in other organization actually used computers.Scale 1 to 5ComputerSCT(Compeau & Higgins, 1995b)
The extent to which their family actually used computers.Scale 1 to 5ComputerSCT(Compeau & Higgins, 1995b)
The extent to which their friends actually used computers.Scale 1 to 5ComputerSCT(Compeau & Higgins, 1995b)
The extent to which their manager actually used computers.Scale 1 to 5ComputerSCT(Compeau & Higgins, 1995b)
The extent to which other management actually used computers.Scale 1 to 5ComputerSCT(Compeau & Higgins, 1995b)
The extent to which their subordinates actually used computers.Scale 1 to 5ComputerSCT(Compeau & Higgins, 1995b)