Factor loadings, reliability, and variance explained (N = 309)
| Factors | Item | Factor Loadings | Cronbach's α | Variance explained, % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Factor 1: Data protection distrust | I am concerned that my personal and academic data might be disclosed to third parties without my consent. (V1) | 0.878 | 0.743 | 20.550 |
| I fear that stored and processed data could be altered or manipulated without authorization. (V2) | 0.845 | |||
| Factor 2: Functional distrust | I am concerned that the technology may not effectively enhance specific skills or competencies as promised. (V7) | 0.752 | 0.706 | 23.507 |
| I am apprehensive that regular updates may disrupt current functionalities or fail to align with personalized user experiences. (V8) | 0.767 | |||
| I am uncertain about how continuous innovations align with personalized educational needs and preferences. (V9) | 0.802 | |||
| Factor 3: Distrust of AI replacing humans | An AI tool can never compete with the experience of a specialized trainer in entrepreneurship. (V10) | 0.797 | 0.775 | 26.325 |
| With long-term experience, a trainer can teach more than an AI can. (V11) | 0.855 | |||
| Trainers have a better understanding of what happens in the entrepreneurial process than AI can have. (V12) | 0.811 | |||
| Total variance explained (%) | 70.382 | |||
| Factors | Item | Factor | Cronbach's α | Variance explained, % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Factor 1: Data protection distrust | I am concerned that my personal and academic data might be disclosed to third parties without my consent. (V1) | 0.878 | 0.743 | 20.550 |
| I fear that stored and processed data could be altered or manipulated without authorization. (V2) | 0.845 | |||
| Factor 2: Functional distrust | I am concerned that the technology may not effectively enhance specific skills or competencies as promised. (V7) | 0.752 | 0.706 | 23.507 |
| I am apprehensive that regular updates may disrupt current functionalities or fail to align with personalized user experiences. (V8) | 0.767 | |||
| I am uncertain about how continuous innovations align with personalized educational needs and preferences. (V9) | 0.802 | |||
| Factor 3: Distrust of AI replacing humans | An AI tool can never compete with the experience of a specialized trainer in entrepreneurship. (V10) | 0.797 | 0.775 | 26.325 |
| With long-term experience, a trainer can teach more than an AI can. (V11) | 0.855 | |||
| Trainers have a better understanding of what happens in the entrepreneurial process than AI can have. (V12) | 0.811 | |||
Note(s): KMO = 0.731
Extraction method: Principal Component Analysis
Rotation method: Varimax with Kaiser normalization
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