Table 2.
Measurement items for the extended UTAUT constructs.
Construct | Items |
---|---|
Perceived Usefulness (27) | (1) I find the app to be useful. |
(2) Using the app will increase my awareness about the spread of the coronavirus. | |
(3) Using the app will help me in knowing my COVID-19 exposure status. | |
Perceived Ease of Use (9) | (1) It will be easy for me to become skillful using the app. |
(2) I will find it easy to use the app. | |
(3) Learning to operate the app will be easy for me. | |
Privacy Concern (27) | (1) I feel comfortable giving personal information on this app.* |
(2) I feel comfortable using the app.* | |
(3) The app clearly explains how user information will be used.* | |
Perceived Trust (27) | (1) This app is trustworthy. |
(2) I trust the app keeps my best interests in mind. | |
(3) This design of the app meets my expectations. | |
Perceived Risk (27) | (1) Using the app will involve data privacy risk. |
(2) Using the app will involve data confidentiality risk. | |
(3) My overall perception of risk related to using the app is high. | |
Perceived Enjoyment (9) | (1) Using the app will be fun. |
(2) Using the app will be enjoyable. | |
(3) Using the app will be entertaining. | |
Perceived Compatibility (2) | (1) I have the resources necessary to use the app. |
(2) I have the knowledge necessary to use the app. | |
(3) The app is compatible with other technologies I use. | |
Intention to Use (17) | Overall, if I have the app installed on my mobile phone, I predict I will use or |
continue using it. | |
Adoption Status | Which of the following best describes you? |
(1) I am currently using the Covid Alert app. | |
(2) I am currently using a COVID-19 CTA/ENA other than Covid Alert. | |
(3) I am not currently using any COVID-19 CTA/ENA. |
Item reversed during data analysis.