Table 1 Measurement items and sources.
From: Unlocking medical students’ adoption of AIGC tools: a multi-theory perspective
Variables | Codes | Options | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
Effort Expectancy (PE) | PE1 | I think using AIGC tools can improve my information query efficiency | |
PE2 | I think using AIGC tools can help me solve the difficulties I encounter in information queries | ||
PE3 | Overall, I believe that AIGC tools are useful for my information queries | ||
PE4 | Using AIGC tools can broaden my knowledge scope | ||
Performance Expectancy (EE) | EE1 | AIGC tool service interface is simple and easy to operate | |
EE2 | Using natural language communication makes AIGC tools easy to use | ||
EE3 | AIGC tools have fast response times | ||
EE4 | Communicate with AIGC tools at any time without time or location restrictions | ||
Usage Intention (UI) | UI1 | I am willing to use AIGC tools | |
UI2 | I think the use of AIGC tools should be promoted and publicized | ||
UI3 | I am willing to recommend AIGC tools to others | ||
UI4 | When encountering problems, I always think of using AIGC tools to find answers | ||
Social Influence (SI) | SI1 | Social media push notifications and media reports will guide me to use AIGC tools | |
SI2 | Recommendations from friends and colleagues around me will guide me to use AIGC tools | ||
SI3 | The recommendations from my superiors and experts in related fields will guide me to use AIGC tools | ||
SI4 | Publicity meetings of Internet celebrities and official account guide me to use AIGC tools | ||
Perceived Risk (PR) | PR1 | I am concerned that there may be quality issues with the information obtained using AIGC tools | Bauer (1960) |
PR2 | I am concerned that using AIGC tools may lead to the leakage of research ideas and data | ||
PR3 | I am worried that using AIGC tools to provide information may cause infringement issues | ||
PR4 | I am concerned about data security issues when using AIGC tools | ||
PR5 | I’m worried that using AIGC tools will deprive me of the opportunity to think independently | ||
Perceived Trust (PT) | PT1 | AIGC tools provide perfect answers | Cascella M, Montomoli J, Bellini V, et al. (2023) |
PT2 | AIGC tools can clearly explain the reasoning process of the provided answers | ||
PT3 | AIGC tools provide accurate and reliable answers | ||
PT4 | The answers provided by AIGC tools can list the sources and are reliable | ||
Acceptance Of Innovative Technologies (AIT) | AIT1 | I usually pay attention to emerging technology products and technologies | Rogers (2010) |
AIT2 | I am willing to accept emerging technological products and technologies | ||
AIT3 | I am willing to use emerging technology products and techniques | ||
AIT4 | Compared to my friends around me, I may come into contact with and use new things earlier | ||
Facilitating Conditions (FC) | FC1 | Personalized support: Provide personalized advice and information based on specific inputs and needs | |
FC2 | Real time: can be used anytime, anywhere, and can quickly respond to user questions and requests | ||
FC3 | Accessibility: Cloud access, no need for local installation and maintenance | ||
FC4 | Task automation: Can assist in completing simple tasks such as text writing, translation, and data analysis. |
