Table 2.
Measurements.
Variable name | Number of items in the survey | Example item |
Intention to use AALa | 4 | In the future, I intend to use AAL technology |
Attitude toward using AAL | 6 | I (like/dislike) the idea of using AAL technology |
Social norm | 3 | Most people whose opinion I value, would think positively about my use of AAL technology |
Personal norm | 3 | I view myself as a user of technology for my health and well-being |
Perceived behavioral control | 4 | Using AAL technology is entirely in my control |
Safety | 6 | If I use AAL technology, I will feel safer in my home |
Independence | 4 | If I use AAL technology, I can do things independently |
Relief of family burden | 6 | My use of AAL technology will give my family members peace of mind |
Loss of privacy | 6 | If I use AAL technology, I worry that my personal information might be shared with others without my permission |
Loss of human touch | 6 | If I use AAL technology, I will get less personal attention |
Caregiver influence | 3 | My caregivers would have a positive view on my use of AAL technology |
Social stigma | 4 | If I use AAL technology, I am concerned that the technology will be visible to others |
Human touch norm | 4 | I prefer personal care over care via AAL technology |
Privacy norm | 6 | I think I have the right to control my personal information |
Personal innovativeness | 4 | If I heard about a new information technology, I would look for ways to experiment with it |
Self-efficacy | 7 | If I had problems relating to using AAL technology I know I could work them out |
User control | 3 | I think that I will feel in control, when using AAL technology |
Reliability | 4 | I think that AAL technology is reliable |
Financial cost | 3 | I think that using AAL technology will be expensive |
aAAL: ambient assisted living.