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Construct: Sources of Influence (External Versus Interpersonal)


  • 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 relative influence of external and interpersonal information sources on respondents’ initial adoption decisions.

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)
How much did each of the following source influence you to subscribe to [this] service? Please make sure that the total equals 100%: Articles, reviews, advertising, or other activities of the company: [External influence]; Opinions of friends, colleagues, relatives, or others: [Interpersonal influence]; My own personal experience and general computer knowledge: [Other influence].PercentageOnline ServicesIDT(Parthasarathy & Bhattacherjee, 1998)