Constructs | Outer Loading | VIF |
Intention to Use refers to a person’s perceived likelihood or the subjective likelihood of a person engaging in a given behaviour α = 0.811, Rho = 0.843, CR = 0.886, AVE = 0.723 | ||
IU1: If I need to temporarily use a computer/smartphone without social media tools, I intend to install them. | 0.794 | 1.725 |
IU2: If I have a smartphone/computer with social media tools, I intend to use them. | 0.891 | 1.987 |
IU3: Since I have a smartphone/computer with social media tools, I predict I would use them at work. | 0.862 | 1.712 |
Perceived Connectivity is the ability of a social media platform to bring together people with common interests or goals α = 0.767, Rho = 0.794, CR = 0.894, AVE = 0.809 | ||
PC1: Among the colleagues with whom I communicate regularly, several use social networks. | 0.923 | 1.630 |
PC2: From my observation, the number of social media users is quite high. | 0.876 | 1.630 |
Perceived Ease of Use is the extent to which a person believes that using a tool or system would be effortless α = 0.845, Rho = 0.847, CR = 0.906, AVE = 0.763 | ||
PEOU1: I think I would find it easy to use social media for my work commitments in a remote-working context. | 0.880 | 2.268 |
PEOU2: My interaction with social networks is clear and understandable for my work commitments. | 0.898 | 2.372 |
PEOU3: It would be easy for me to become skilled in using social media in a remote-working work context. | 0.842 | 1.740 |
Professional Performance represents the performance of work-related tasks which are mandated, coordinated, and rewarded by the organization and which are linked to the achievement of the objectives of the organization. It refers to activities carried out on a regular and reliable basis α = 0.874, Rho = 0.877, CR = 0.923, AVE = 0.799 | ||
PERF1: The use of social media allows me to carry out my work duties. | 0.881 | 2.625 |
PERF2: I meet all the formal performance requirements of my job. | 0.932 | 3.374 |
PERF3: I fulfill all the responsibilities required by my job. | 0.868 | 2.033 |
Perceived Usefulness is the degree to which a person believes that using a particular system would improve their professional performance α = 0.770, Rho = 0.774, CR = 0.866, AVE = 0.683 | ||
PU1: Using social media in my work duties allows me to get things done faster. | 0.824 | 1.787 |
PU2: Using social networks increases my productivity. | 0.843 | 1.828 |
PU3: Social networks help me connect instantly with other colleagues. | 0.812 | 1.370 |
Socialization refers to the processes through which inexperienced individuals learn the skills, behaviours, values, and motivations necessary for them to function within the group to which they belong α = 0.857, Rho = 0.862, CR = 0.913, AVE = 0.778 | ||
S1: I am more easily accepted by my entourage and my work group. | 0.854 | 1.993 |
S2: I am quite popular with those around me. | 0.886 | 2.131 |
S3: I am someone whom most of my close friends and colleagues like. | 0.905 | 2.500 |
Actual Use refers to the use that is made of a given technology α = 0.806, Rho = 0.825, CR = 0.884, AVE = 0.717 | ||
U1: I use social media to find and distribute information. | 0.868 | 2.020 |
U2: I use social networks to stay in touch with my friends and colleagues. | 0.859 | 1.607 |
U3: I use social media to keep up to date with the latest news. | 0.812 | 1.774 |