Table 2

Nomological network of the PHSM-CX framework

Constructs and measurement itemsPLS loadingt-values (item ← Dimension)
Study 2 n = 268 and Study 3 n = 304Study 2Study 3Study 2Study 3
Quality of life
It has enabled me to improve my overall health0.8220.87930.8647.95
It has helped me to improve the conditions of my health0.8500.90041.0966.85
It has helped me to enhance my well-being0.7760.86824.3050.12
Compliance: Lu and Zhang (2021) 
I follow the community's suggestions strictly0.7770.85624.6737.10
I follow their recommendations to improve my health0.8320.90133.6184.33
I follow most of the preventative behaviours recommended0.8380.88739.0958.91
Advocacy: Liu et al. (2020) 
I say positive things about the health provider to others0.8240.86827.7446.65
I recommend this community to others0.8140.90121.5566.13
I encourage friends and relatives to use it0.8540.89738.5863.70
Content Consumption: Cao et al. (2021) 
I read most of their posts0.8660.90649.2772.91
I watch most of their videos0.8520.87140.9557.14
I click on the links shared within their posts to get more health information0.8640.79046.8022.83

Note(s): The survey questions started with this prompt: Thinking about your recent interactions with the public health social media communities, please answer the following questions

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