Table 2.

CFA and validity measurements

SourcesLatent constructsItemsFactor load.AlphaCRAVE
Lockwood et al., 2002 Goal achievementI frequently imagine how I will achieve my hopes and aspirations0.7040.8450.8820.516
I often think about the person I would ideally like to be in the future0.674   
I typically focus on the success I hope to achieve in the future0.781   
I see myself as someone who is primarily striving to reach my “ideal self”0.736   
In general, I am focused on achieving positive outcomes in my life0.769   
I often imagine myself experiencing good things that I hope will happen to me0.665   
Overall, I am more oriented toward achieving success than preventing failure0.691   
Failure avoidanceI am anxious that I will fall short of my responsibilities and obligations0.7870.7410.8380.566
I often think about the person I am afraid I might become in the future0.726   
I often imagine myself experiencing bad things that I fear might happen to me0.852   
I am more oriented toward preventing losses than I am toward achieving gains0.626   
Yan et al., 2021; Francis et al., 2004; Venkatesh et al. (2012) Social normIt is expected of me to become healthier0.7150.7550.8590.673
People whose opinions I value make me think that I should be healthier0.865   
People who are important to me want me to be healthier0.871   
Anderson and Cychosz, 1994; Bhattacherjee, 2001; Lockwood et al., 2002; Yan et al., 2021 Attitude toward fitnessRegular exercise is essential to good health0.7150.7310.8460.648
Regular physical activity makes one feel better0.877   
I enjoy physical exercise0.815   
Health preoccupationI am alert to changes in my health0.7650.7010.8290.619
I am usually aware of my health0.819   
I take responsibility for the state of my health0.775   
Healthy identityI consider myself healthy0.8810.7700.8650.684
When I describe myself to others, I usually include my healthy habits0.693   
Others see me as someone who is a regular healthy person0.893   
Flow experienceIn using the health app or wearable, I felt in total control of what I am doing0.7300.5400.7630.518
In using the health app or wearable, my attention is focused entirely on what I am doing0.672   
In using the health app or wearable, I enjoy the feeling of that performance0.755   
Yan et al., 2021 Perceptions of behavioral change via appThe health app or wearable allows me to set health goals0.8180.7890.8640.615
The health app or wearable allows me to record and monitor my health progress0.725   
The health app or wearable allows me to review goals, update, and change when necessary0.851   
The health app or wearable will remind me to keep the health behavior regularly0.735   
Continued usage intentionI intend to continue using this health app or wearable rather than discontinue its use0.8990.9080.9350.782
My intentions are to continue using this health app or wearable than use other similar apps0.871   
I will recommend others to use the health app or wearable0.845   
If I could, I would like to continue my use of this health app or wearable0.921   
SatisfactionI am satisfied with my decision to use this wearable or health app0.8970.8270.8970.744
I am satisfied with my experiences of this wearable or health app0.871   
My choice to use this wearable or health app is a wise one0.818   
Note(s):

CR = composite reliability; AVE = average variance extracted

Source(s): Authors’ own work

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