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. 2021 Mar 31;23(3):e22613. doi: 10.2196/22613

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.