Constructs

Code

Measurement Items

Source

Trust

(T)

T1

Social networking platforms are reputable.

[41]

[58]

[59]

[60]

T2

Social networking platforms provide the notion that they uphold their pledges and commitments.

T3

I trust social media because they are looking out for my best interests.

T4

I know they are sincere based on my experience with social media.

T5

My experience with social media has shown me that they care about customers.

Perceived

Ease of

Use

(PE)

PE6

There is ease of learning.

[30]

PE7

It is understandable to use the platforms.

PE8

It requires less effort or skills to use the platforms.

PE9

Utilizing the social media platforms does not involve a great deal of brain strain.

PE10

The platform is easy to use.

Perceived

Usefulness

(PU)

PU11

The platforms increase productivity.

[30]

PU12

The platforms are effective in improving sales.

PU13

There is high degree of online purchases.

PU14

The platforms are beneficial in boosting sales and marketing.

Behavior

Intention

of Use

(BI)

BI15

In the future, I aim to use social commerce.

[1]

BI16

I anticipate that I will engage in social commerce in the future.

BI17

I intend to make regular use of social commerce.

Performance

Expectancy

(PEX)

PEX18

Social commerce would be beneficial in my everyday life.

[1]

PEX19

By using social commerce, I can complete things more rapidly.

PEX20

By using social commerce, I can boost my productivity.

Effort

Expectancy

(EE)

EE21

My engagement with social commerce would be transparent and comprehensible.

[1]

EE22

It would be simple for me to develop expertise in social commerce.

EE23

I believe that social commerce would be simple to utilize.

EE24

For me, learning how to utilize social commerce is simple.

Social

Influence

(SI)

SI25

Individuals that have influence over my conduct believe that I should engage in social commerce.

[1]

SI26

Important people in my life believe I should engage in social commerce.

SI27

By and large, those whose opinions I respect have endorsed the use of social commerce.

Facilitating

Conditions

(FC)

FC28

I possess the requisite resources to engage in social trade.

[1]

FC29

I possess the requisite understanding to engage in social commerce.

FC30

Social commerce does not integrate well with the other platforms that I use.

FC31

I may seek assistance from others if I have challenges when using social commerce.