Construct

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Construct: Personal Innovativeness In Information Technology


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  • 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 willingness of an individual to try out any new information technology.

Theory/model: Additional to TAM
Reference: (J. Lu, Yao, & Yu, 2005)


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)
If I heard about a new information technology, I would look for ways to experiment with it.Likert 0-7, No Reply to AgreeWireless Internet Services via Mobile Technology (WIMT)TAM(J. Lu, Yao, & Yu, 2005)
Among my peers, I am usually the first to explore new information technologies.Likert 0-7, No Reply to AgreeWireless Internet Services via Mobile Technology (WIMT)TAM(J. Lu, Yao, & Yu, 2005)
I like to experiment with new information technologies.Likert 0-7, No Reply to AgreeWireless Internet Services via Mobile Technology (WIMT)TAM(J. Lu, Yao, & Yu, 2005)
In general, I am hesitant to try out new information technologies.Likert 0-7, No Reply to AgreeWireless Internet Services via Mobile Technology (WIMT)TAM(J. Lu, Yao, & Yu, 2005)