Table 3.

Measurement items, reliability, and convergent validity of constructs

Construct (source)Measurement itemsCronbach’s α and AVE
Aesthetics (Huang and Liao, 2015)The way AR apps display the products is attractiveα = 0.76; AVE = 0.67
I like the way visual images on AR apps look
I think AR apps are very entertaining
Perceived Usefulness (Huang and Liao, 2015)AR apps improve my online shopping productivityα = 0.82; AVE = 0.65
AR apps enhance my effectiveness when shopping online
AR apps are helpful in buying what I want online
AR apps improve my online shopping ability
Perceived Enjoyment (Rese et al., 2017)Using the AR apps is really funα = 0.77; AVE = 0.69
The scan function of AR apps and its elements are a nice gimmick
It is fun to discover the scan function and its elements
Informativeness (Rese et al., 2017)AR apps provide detailed information about the productα = 0.80; AVE = 0.71
AR apps provide the complete information about the product
AR apps provide information that helps me in my decision
Usage Barrier (Kumar et al., 2022; Laukkanen et al., 2007)In my opinion, AR apps are easy to use. (R)α = 0.86; AVE = 0.63
In my opinion, the use of AR apps is convenient. (R)
In my opinion, AR apps are fast to use. (R)
In my opinion, AR apps often function properly. (R)
Value Barrier (Laukkanen et al., 2007)The use of AR apps is economical. (R)α = 0.79; AVE = 0.70
AR apps do not offer any advantage compared to doing my task using non-AR apps or physical visit to the store
AR apps increase my ability to control my purchase decisions by myself. (R)
Risk Barrier (Cham et al., 2023)If I use AR apps, my private information will get stolenα = 0.81; AVE = 0.63
If I use AR apps, then I would feel psychologically uncomfortable
I assume that the use of AR apps is dangerous because of privacy and safety issues
I feel that AR apps may have detrimental implications
Image Barrier (Laukkanen et al., 2007)I have very positive image of AR apps. (R)α = 0.81; AVE = 0.70
In my opinion, new technology is often too complicated to be useful
I believe that AR apps are very difficult to use
Intention to Use (Rese et al., 2017)If I were to buy a product in the future, I would download or use the AR app immediatelyα = 0.85; AVE = 0.70
If I were to buy a product in the future, I would give AR app priority over other apps
If I were to buy a product in the future, I would give the catalogue of AR app priority over the catalogues of other providers
I will use the AR app regularly in the future
WOM intention (Hilken et al., 2017)I will say positive things about the AR apps to other people
I will recommend tde AR apps to someone who seeks my advice
I will encourage friends and relatives to use tde AR apps

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