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. 2022 Apr 29;6(4):e36043. doi: 10.2196/36043

Table 1.

Finalized item pool for administration and factor analysis.

Item number Refined item pool
1 I can install applications/programs (like Zoom) on my cell phone, computer, or another electronic device on my own (without asking for help from someone else).a
2 I can use applications/programs (like Zoom) on my cell phone, computer, or another electronic device on my own (without asking for help from someone else).a
3 I can set up a video chat using my cell phone, computer, or another electronic device on my own (without asking for help from someone else).a
4 I can solve or figure out how to solve basic technical issues on my own (without asking for help from someone else).a
5 If you encounter a technical issue while using your cell phone, computer, or another electronic device, what do you do first?b
6 How often do you need someone (like your child/children) to help you with using your digital devices?c

aResponse options range from 0 (strongly disagree) to 4 (strongly agree).

bResponse options include 0 (ask someone for help) and 1 (try and solve the technical issue on my own—without help from someone else).

cResponse options include 0 (always), 1 (almost always), 2 (about half the time), 3 (not very often), and 4 (never).