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. 2019 Mar 21;8(1):e11750. doi: 10.2196/11750

Table 2.

Results of confirmatory factor analysis.

Constructs Loadings Square Multiple Correlation
CSEsa (CR=0.962; AVE=0.710; Cronbach alpha=.960; Judge et al [56])

I am confident I get the success I deserve in life. .772 .596

When I try, I generally succeed. .797 .635

Usually, I feel happy. .829 .687

When I fail, I don’t feel worthless. .813 .661

I complete tasks successfully. .886 .785

Usually, I feel in control of my work. .876 .767

Overall, I am satisfied with myself. .884 .781

I am filled with confidence about my competence. .879 .773

I determine what will happen in my life. .785 .616

I feel in control of my success in my career. .864 .746

I am capable of coping with most of my problems. .863 .745

There are times when things look pretty hope to me. .849 .721
Emotional support (CR=0.922; AVE=0.866; Cronbach alpha=.903; Liang et al [36])

When faced with difficulties, some people on this website are on my side with me. .910 .828

When faced with difficulties, some people on this website comforted and encouraged me. .944 .891

When faced with difficulties, some people on this website expressed interest and concern in my well-being. .937 .878
Informational support (CR=0.940; AVE=0.893; Cronbach alpha=.952; Liang et al [36])

On this website, some people would offer suggestions when I needed help. .939 .882

When I encountered a problem, some people on this website would give me information to help me overcome the problem. .950 .903

When faced with difficulties, some people on this website would help me discover the cause and provide me with suggestions. .946 .895
Norms of reciprocity (CR=0.896; AVE=0.828; Cronbach alpha=.953; Chen and Hung [2])

I believe that members of this shared platform will help each other. .912 .832

I should maintain a good interaction with the members of this shared platform. .914 .835

In this shared platform to trade goods or services, both parties can meet the demand. .903 .815
Trust toward members (CR=0.934; AVE=0.884; Cronbach alpha=.961; Liang et al [36])

Members on this website will always try and help me out if I get into difficulties. .931 .867

Members on this website will always keep the promises they make to one another. .951 .904

Members on this website are truthful in dealing with one another. .939 .882
Trust toward the community (CR=0.941; AVE=0.894; Cronbach alpha =.973; Liang et al [36])

The performance of this website always meets my expectations .944 .891

This website can be counted on as a good social networking site. .946 .895

This website is a reliable social networking site. .947 .897
Social sharing intention (CR=0.935; AVE=0.886; Cronbach alpha=.966)

I am willing to provide my experiences and suggestions when other members on this website want my advice on micro cosmetic surgery. .941 .885

I am willing to share my own micro cosmetic surgery experience with other members on this website. .953 .908

I am willing to recommend micro cosmetic surgery that is worth buying to other members on this website. .929 .863
Social buying intention (CR=0.892; AVE=0.823; Cronbach alpha=.874; Liang et al [36])

I will consider the experiences of other members on this website when I want to have micro cosmetic surgery. .914 .835

I will ask other members on this website to provide me with their suggestions before I have micro cosmetic surgery. .932 .869

I am willing to have micro cosmetic surgery that recommended by other members on this website. .875 .766

aCSE: core self-evaluation.