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Construct: Subjective Norm



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: Reflects perceptions that significant referents desire the individual to perform or not perform a behavior.

Theory/model: DTPB
Reference: (Taylor & Todd, 1995b)



Definition: A person’s perception that most people who are important to him think he should or should not perform the behavior in question.

Theory/model: TAM2
Reference: (Fishbein and Ajzen 1975; Venkatesh & Davis, 2000)



Definition: The degree to which an individual perceives that most people who are important to him think he should or should not use the system.

Theory/model: TAM3
Reference: (Fishbein & Ajzen, 1975; Venkatesh & Davis, 2000)



Definition: Refers to the perceived social pressure to perform or not to perform the behavior.

Theory/model: TPB
Reference: (Ajzen, 1991)



Definition: The person's perception that most people who are important to him think he should or should not perform the behavior in question.

Theory/model: TRA
Reference: (Fishbein & Ajzen, 1975)



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)
People who influence my behavior would think that I should use the CRC.Scale 0 to 7Computing Resource Center (CRC)DTPB(Taylor & Todd, 1995c)

People who are important to me would think that I should use the CRC.Scale 0 to 7Computing Resource Center (CRC)DTPB(Taylor & Todd, 1995c)

People who influence me think that I should use the Internet TV.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to AgreeInternet TVDTPB(Hsieh, Rai, & Keil, 2008)

People who are important to me think that I should use the Internet TV.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to AgreeInternet TVDTPB(Hsieh, Rai, & Keil, 2008)

Most people who are important to me would think that I should buy a VCR-Plus+TM: (unlikely/likely).Scale -3 to +3VCR Plus and TMDTPB(Taylor & Todd, 1995b)

Most people who are important to me would think that I should use a VCR-Plus+TM to tape shows: (unlikely/likely).Scale -3 to +3VCR Plus and TMDTPB(Taylor & Todd, 1995b)

The people who influence my decisions would think that I should buy a VCR-Plus+TM: (unlikely/likely).Scale -3 to +3VCR Plus and TMDTPB(Taylor & Todd, 1995b)

The people who influence my decisions would think that I should use the VCR-Plus.Scale -3 to +3VCR Plus and TMDTPB(Taylor & Todd, 1995b)

My relatives think that I should use a computer.Not SpecifiedComputer and PDATAM(Srite & Karahanna, 2006)

My friends believe I should use a computer.Not SpecifiedComputer and PDATAM(Srite & Karahanna, 2006)

My professors think I should use a computer.Not SpecifiedComputer and PDATAM(Srite & Karahanna, 2006)

I believe that my classmates at college will think I should use a computer.Not SpecifiedComputer and PDATAM(Srite & Karahanna, 2006)

People who influence my behaviour think that I should use CBS.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to AgreeComputer Banking System (CBS)TAM(Brown, Massey, Montoya-Weiss, & Burkman, 2002)

People who are important to me think that I should use CBS.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to AgreeComputer Banking System (CBS)TAM(Brown, Massey, Montoya-Weiss, & Burkman, 2002)

People who influence my behavior think that I should use the system.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to AgreeNot SpecifiedTAM(Venkatesh & Bala, 2008)
(Venkatesh & Davis, 2000)
(Venkatesh & Morris, 2000)

People who are important to me think that I should use the system.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to AgreeNot SpecifiedTAM(Venkatesh & Bala, 2008)
(Venkatesh & Davis, 2000)
(Venkatesh & Morris, 2000)

The senior management of this business has been helpful in the use of the system.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to AgreeNot SpecifiedTAM(Venkatesh & Bala, 2008)

In general, the organization has supported the use of the system.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to AgreeNot SpecifiedTAM(Venkatesh & Bala, 2008)

People who influence my behavior (e.g., coworkers, supervisors, clients) think that I should use the IS.Likert 1-5, Strongly Disagree to AgreeNot SpecifiedTAM(Bhattacherjee & Lin, 2015)

People who are important to me (e.g., coworkers, supervisors, clients) think that I should use the IS.Likert 1-5, Strongly Disagree to AgreeNot SpecifiedTAM(Bhattacherjee & Lin, 2015)

People who influence my behavior (e.g., coworkers, supervisors, clients) would welcome my use of the IS in my work.Likert 1-5, Strongly Disagree to AgreeNot SpecifiedTAM(Bhattacherjee & Lin, 2015)

Most people who are important to me think it is a good idea to clean spyware from my computers.Scale 1 to 5, Completely Disagree to AgreeAnti-SpywareTPB(Dinev, Goo, Hu, & Nam, 2009)
(Dinev & Hu, 2007)

Most people who are important to me think it is a good idea to prevent spyware from running on my computer.Scale 1 to 5, Completely Disagree to AgreeAnti-SpywareTPB(Dinev, Goo, Hu, & Nam, 2009)
(Dinev & Hu, 2007)

People who are important to me think that I should use the system.Likert 1-7 and Scale 0 to 10, Disagree Completely to Agree CompletelyNot SpecifiedTPB(Kim, 2009)
(Titah & Barki, 2009)

People who influence me think that I should use the system.Likert 1-7 and Scale 0 to 10, Disagree Completely to Agree CompletelyNot SpecifiedTPB(Kim, 2009)
(Titah & Barki, 2009)

My friends think I should use IM.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to AgreeInstant messaging (IM) systemsTRA(Van Slyke, Ilie, Lou, & Stafford, 2007)

People who influence me think that I should use IM.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to AgreeInstant messaging (IM) systemsTRA(Van Slyke, Ilie, Lou, & Stafford, 2007)

People who are important to me think that I should use IM.Likert 1-7, Strongly Disagree to AgreeInstant messaging (IM) systemsTRA(Van Slyke, Ilie, Lou, & Stafford, 2007)

Most people who are important to me think I should adopt Windows.Scale -3 to +3Microsoft's Windows 3.1 software packageTRA(Karahanna, Straub, & Chervany, 1999)