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. 2016 Jul 23;51(5):1969–1982. doi: 10.1007/s11135-016-0390-6

Table 2.

List of variables, items, and sources of measurements

Variable name Items Adopted from
Perceived Usefulness (PU) PU1—Using technology enhances my effectiveness for daily activities Davis et al. (1989)
PU2—Using technology makes my life more convenient
PU3—I find technology useful for daily activities
PU4—Using technology improves my performance in daily activities
PU5—Using technology makes it easier to do my daily activities
Perceived ease of use (EOU) PEOU1—I find technology easy to use Davis et al. (1989)
PEOU2—I am skilful at using technology
PEOU3—I find technology flexible for daily activities
PEOU4—My interaction with technology is clear and understandable (without confusion)
Gerontechnology self-efficacy SE1—I could complete a task using technology if there was someone to demonstrate how Venkatesh et al. (2003)
SE2—I could complete a task using technology with just the instruction manual for assistance
Gerontechnology anxiety ANX1—I feel apprehensive about using the technology Venkatesh et al. (2003)
ANX2—I hesitate to use the technology for fear of making mistakes I cannot correct
Cognitive ability CA1—How satisfied are you with your ability to learn new information? Chen and Chan (2014)
CA2—How well are you able to concentrate?
CA3—How satisfied are you with your ability to make decisions?
Physical function IADL1—bility to use telephone Chen and Chan (2014)
IADL2—Grocery shopping
IADL3—Food preparation
IADL4—Doing housework or handyman work
IADL5—Laundry
IADL6—Getting to places beyond walking distance
IADL7—Taking medications
IADL8—Managing money
Self-reported health conditions SH1—How are your general health conditions? Chen and Chan (2014)
SH2—How is your health condition compared with the same age groups?
SH3—How good is your hearing?
SH4—How well can you see?
SH5—How well are you able to move around?