Table 2.
Measurement items and factor loadings.
| Variable and items | Values, mean (SD) | Factor loading, β | |
| Trust in government | 4.80 (1.53) |
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Even if not monitored, I would trust the government to do the right thing. |
|
.91 |
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I trust the government to protect my personal information. |
|
.96 |
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I believe that the government is trustworthy. |
|
.95 |
| Sense of community (sentences complete the phrase “When I use TraceTogether...” | 4.51 (1.62) |
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It makes me feel like I am part of a community. |
|
.89 |
|
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I feel a high sense of attachment with other users. |
|
.94 |
|
|
I feel an emotional connection with other users. |
|
.93 |
|
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It reminds me of the people around me. |
|
.90 |
|
|
It makes me feel a sense of belonging. |
|
.94 |
| Privacy concerns | 4.71 (1.50) |
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I believe that my location is being monitored in real time when using TraceTogether. |
|
.83 |
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I am concerned that TraceTogether is collecting too much information about me. |
|
.88 |
|
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I am concerned that TraceTogether may monitor my activities. |
|
.91 |
|
|
I am concerned that my activities are being monitored. |
|
.91 |
|
|
I feel that as a result of using TraceTogether, others know more about me than I am comfortable with. |
|
.88 |
|
|
I believe that as a result of using TraceTogether, information about me that I consider private is now more readily available to others than I prefer. |
|
.90 |
|
|
I feel that as a result of using TraceTogether, information about me is out there that, if used, will invade my privacy. |
|
.90 |
|
|
I am concerned that TraceTogether may use my personal information for other purposes without notifying me or getting my authorization. |
|
.90 |
|
|
I am concerned that TraceTogether may use my information for other purposes. |
|
.87 |
|
|
I am concerned that TraceTogether may share my personal information with other entities without getting my authorization. |
|
.87 |
| Perceived benefits | 5 (1.39) |
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Using TraceTogether would improve my access to my health information related to COVID-19. |
|
.86 |
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Using TraceTogether would improve my access to my health information related to COVID-19. |
|
.87 |
|
|
Using TraceTogether would improve my ability to manage my health. |
|
.93 |
|
|
Using the COVID app would improve the quality of health care. |
|
.91 |
|
|
I would manage my health more effectively using TraceTogether. |
|
.90 |
| TraceTogether use intention | 5.23 (1.40) |
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I will use TraceTogether even if TraceTogether becomes optional when entering public venues. |
|
.86 |
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|
I am willing to use TraceTogether until the COVID pandemic ends. |
|
.74 |
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I plan to use TraceTogether even if I am not monitored. |
|
.86 |