Skip to main content
. 2021 Aug 2;27(1):291–320. doi: 10.1007/s10639-021-10665-2

Table 4.

Construct Reliability and Validity

Construct Measurement Items Factor Loadings Cronbach’s α AVE CR
Awareness of COVID-19 Moving to online learning format is a positive protective decision to avoid COVID-19 infection 0.65 0.771 0.4567 0.7694
Using the online learning format is a good decision to continue education during COVID-19 situation 0.734
Online learning during the COVID-19 situation brings more advantages than disadvantages 0.588
Online learning is a convenient way to continue education and avoid the spread of COVID-19 0.721
Computer & Internet Self Efficacy I feel confident in performing the basic computer functions required for online learning 0.705 0.794 0.5390 0.7776
I feel confident in my knowledge and skills of how to manage software for online learning 0.703
I feel confident in using the Internet to find or gather information for online learning 0.791
Online Communication Self Efficacy I feel confident in using online tools to effectively communicate with others during the online learning sessions 0.767 0.788 0.5085 0.7557
I feel confident in expressing myself through text/ chat-box during online learning session 0.688
I feel confident in posting/ asking questions during online learning sessions 0.681
Attitude towards Online Learning Online learning enhances my creativity during COVID-19 situation 0765 0.837 0.6090 0.8616
Online learning is helpful for me during COVID-19 situation 0.791
Online learning is enjoyable 0.751
Online learning increases my productivity during COVID-19 0.813
Perceived Net Benefits Online learning involves all students actively during COVID-19 0.734 0.877 0.5906 0.8099
My academic performance is enhanced by using Online learning during COVID-19 0.827
Use of Online learning promotes critical success skills and collaborative knowledge building during COVID-19 situation 0.805
Online learning has enhanced my interaction with my peers and my teachers during COVID-19 situation 0.747
I can monitor my individual progress (i.e., personal growth) using Online learning during COVID-19 0.724
Intention towards online learning I intend to use online learning during COVID-19 situation 0.83 0.865 0.6828 0.8659
I intend to use online learning to enhance my knowledge during COVID-19 situation 0.823
I intend to recommend online learning to my friends during COVID-19 situation 0.826