Context

Context details. (MORE INFO)

Context: Anti-Spyware

Note: This list contains all the constructs (and corresponding measuring variables) as defined by the authors when proposing/using/applying the theories/models in the selected context. It also includes the scales used to measure the variables.

  • Construct (Theory/Model): Attitude Towards the Behavior (TPB)
      IndicatorScaleReference(s)
      For me, cleaning spyware from my computer would be.Scale 1 to 5, Very Bad Idea to Very Good Idea(Dinev, Goo, Hu, & Nam, 2009) (Dinev & Hu, 2007)
      For me, preventing spyware from self-installing on my computer would be.Scale 1 to 5, Very Bad Idea to Very Good Idea(Dinev, Goo, Hu, & Nam, 2009) (Dinev & Hu, 2007)
      For me, protecting my computer from spyware would be.Scale 1 to 5, Very Bad Idea to Very Good Idea(Dinev, Goo, Hu, & Nam, 2009) (Dinev & Hu, 2007)
  • Construct (Theory/Model): Intention (TPB)
      IndicatorScaleReference(s)
      I intend to periodically use anti-spyware applications to protect my computer from spyware.Scale 1 to 5, Completely Disagree to Agree(Dinev, Goo, Hu, & Nam, 2009) (Dinev & Hu, 2007)
      In the immediate future I intend to customize my browser and computer settings to prevent the intrusion of spyware to my computer.Scale 1 to 5, Completely Disagree to Agree(Dinev, Goo, Hu, & Nam, 2009) (Dinev & Hu, 2007)
      I intend to periodically check my browser and computer settings to prevent the intrusion of spyware to my computer.Scale 1 to 5, Completely Disagree to Agree(Dinev, Goo, Hu, & Nam, 2009) (Dinev & Hu, 2007)
  • Construct (Theory/Model): Perceived Behavioral Control (TPB)
      IndicatorScaleReference(s)
      Please rate the difficulty for you to clean spyware from your computer using anti-spyware applications.Scale 1 to 5, Extremely difficult to Extremely easy(Dinev, Goo, Hu, & Nam, 2009) (Dinev & Hu, 2007)
      Please rate the difficulty for you to protect your computer from spyware.Scale 1 to 5, Extremely difficult to Extremely easy(Dinev, Goo, Hu, & Nam, 2009) (Dinev & Hu, 2007)
  • Construct (Theory/Model): Subjective Norm (TPB)
      IndicatorScaleReference(s)
      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 Agree(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 Agree(Dinev, Goo, Hu, & Nam, 2009) (Dinev & Hu, 2007)
  • Construct (Theory/Model): Awareness (TPB)
      IndicatorScaleReference(s)
      I follow news and developments about the spyware technology.Scale 1 to 5, Completely Disagree to Agree(Dinev, Goo, Hu, & Nam, 2009) (Dinev & Hu, 2007)
      I discuss with friends and people around me security issues of Internet.Scale 1 to 5, Completely Disagree to Agree(Dinev, Goo, Hu, & Nam, 2009) (Dinev & Hu, 2007)
      I read about the problems of malicious software intruding Internet users’ computers.Scale 1 to 5, Completely Disagree to Agree(Dinev, Goo, Hu, & Nam, 2009) (Dinev & Hu, 2007)
      I seek advice on computer web sites or magazines about anti-spyware products.Scale 1 to 5, Completely Disagree to Agree(Dinev & Hu, 2007)
      I am aware of the spyware problems and consequences.Scale 1 to 5, Completely Disagree to Agree(Dinev & Hu, 2007)
  • Construct (Theory/Model): Controllability (TPB)
      IndicatorScaleReference(s)
      I have the skill and resources to clean spyware from my computer.Scale 1 to 5, Completely Disagree to Agree(Dinev & Hu, 2007)
      I have the skill and resources to protect my computer from spyware.Scale 1 to 5, Completely Disagree to Agree(Dinev, Goo, Hu, & Nam, 2009) (Dinev & Hu, 2007)
      Whether or not to clean spyware from my computer is completely under my control.Scale 1 to 5, Completely Disagree to Agree(Dinev, Goo, Hu, & Nam, 2009) (Dinev & Hu, 2007)
  • Construct (Theory/Model): Perceived Ease of Use (TPB)
      IndicatorScaleReference(s)
      The process of configuring my computer to protect from spyware is clear and understandable.Scale 1 to 5, Completely Disagree to Agree(Dinev, Goo, Hu, & Nam, 2009) (Dinev & Hu, 2007)
      It would be easy for me to prevent spyware from running on my computer.Scale 1 to 5, Completely Disagree to Agree(Dinev, Goo, Hu, & Nam, 2009) (Dinev & Hu, 2007)
      It would be easy for me to clean my computer from spyware.Scale 1 to 5, Completely Disagree to Agree(Dinev, Goo, Hu, & Nam, 2009) (Dinev & Hu, 2007)
  • Construct (Theory/Model): Perceived Usefulness (TPB)
      IndicatorScaleReference(s)
      I believe it is beneficial to protect my computer from spyware.Scale 1 to 5, Completely Disagree to Agree(Dinev, Goo, Hu, & Nam, 2009) (Dinev & Hu, 2007)
      I believe protecting from spyware will enhance my effectiveness in working with computer.Scale 1 to 5, Completely Disagree to Agree(Dinev, Goo, Hu, & Nam, 2009) (Dinev & Hu, 2007)
      I believe cleaning spyware off my computer will enhance my effectiveness in working with computer.Scale 1 to 5, Completely Disagree to Agree(Dinev & Hu, 2007)
  • Construct (Theory/Model): Self-Efficacy (TPB)
      IndicatorScaleReference(s)
      I am confident that I can clean spyware off my system.Scale 1 to 5, Completely Disagree to Agree(Dinev, Goo, Hu, & Nam, 2009) (Dinev & Hu, 2007)
      I am confident I can prevent unauthorized intrusion to my computer.Scale 1 to 5, Completely Disagree to Agree(Dinev, Goo, Hu, & Nam, 2009) (Dinev & Hu, 2007)
      I believe I can configure my computer to provide good protection from spyware.Scale 1 to 5, Completely Disagree to Agree(Dinev & Hu, 2007)