Construct

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Construct: Usage Behavior


  • 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: Not defined.

Theory/model: TAM2
Reference: (Venkatesh & Davis, 2000)


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)
On average, how frequently do you use a computer for job-related work? Less than once a month; Once a month; A few times a month; A few times a week; About once a day; Several times a day.SelectionComputerTAM(Igbaria, Zinatelli, Cragg, & Cavaye, 1997)
On average, how much time do you spend per day using a computer for job-related work? Almost never; Less than 1/2 hour; From 1/2 hour to 1 hour; 1-2 hours; 2-3 hours; More than 3 hours.SelectionComputerTAM(Igbaria, Zinatelli, Cragg, & Cavaye, 1997)
For the following specific job tasks, please indicate whether you use a computer to perform each task. Producing report; Letters and memos; Data storage/retrieval; Making decisions; Analyzing trends; Planning/forecasting; Analyzing problems/alternatives; Budgeting; Controlling and guiding activities; Electronic communications with others.SelectionComputerTAM(Igbaria, Zinatelli, Cragg, & Cavaye, 1997)
Please indicate whether you use any of the following computer software. Spreadsheets (e.g.. Excel, Lotus 1-2-3); Word processing (e.g., Word); Database (e.g., dBase); Statistical analysis; Electronic mail; Programming languages (e.g., COBOL); Graphics; Application packages (e.g., accounting or payroll packages).SelectionComputerTAM(Igbaria, Zinatelli, Cragg, & Cavaye, 1997)