Operationalisation of model constructs
| Perceived injustice |
| To what extent do you agree with the following in the context of the time after January 2011 and up to June 2013? |
| 1. I think the way our people have been treated was unfair (PI1) |
| 2. I have felt angry because of deprived rights and resources (PI2) |
| 3. I have felt dissatisfied with our unequal society (PI3) |
| Perceived efficacy |
| After January 2011, how did you perceive your ability to contribute to a next movement? |
| 1. I was confident about being able to contribute (PE1) |
| 2. Contributing to the next revolution will be up to me (PE2) |
| 3. I was confident that everybody can have a voice (PE3) |
| Social identity |
| To what extent do you agree with the following? |
| 1. I have a high respect for the users of social media in Egypt (SI1) |
| 2. I like to be part of social media networks in Egypt (SI2) |
| 3. I like to tell others that I am part of social media networks in Egypt (SI3) |
| Connective action |
| I regularly used social media since the January 2011 revolution for this purpose … |
| 1. To verify information and opinions (e.g. gained from traditional media) (CI1) |
| 2. To get a more comprehensive view about the situation and developments (CI2) |
| 3. To instantly and continuously gain new information on events and outcomes (CI3) |
| 4. To engage in interactive communication and discussions in communities (IS1) |
| 5. To portray to others freely my own thoughts and opinions (IS2) |
| 6. To circulate selected content and share it with the communities (CE1) |
| 7. To circulate self-produced content (e.g. videos or pictures) like an independent reporter (CE2) |
| Offline collective action |
| How active have you been in pursuing collective goals in the movements since January 2011? |
| 1. I am supporting movements on the streets whenever necessary (CA1) |
| 2. I am frequently active for the benefit of our society (CA2) |
| 3. I am regularly taking part in events which can benefit our society (CA3) |
| To what extent do you agree with the following in the context of the time after January 2011 and up to June 2013? |
| 1. I think the way our people have been treated was unfair (PI1) |
| 2. I have felt angry because of deprived rights and resources (PI2) |
| 3. I have felt dissatisfied with our unequal society (PI3) |
| After January 2011, how did you perceive your ability to contribute to a next movement? |
| 1. I was confident about being able to contribute (PE1) |
| 2. Contributing to the next revolution will be up to me (PE2) |
| 3. I was confident that everybody can have a voice (PE3) |
| To what extent do you agree with the following? |
| 1. I have a high respect for the users of social media in Egypt (SI1) |
| 2. I like to be part of social media networks in Egypt (SI2) |
| 3. I like to tell others that I am part of social media networks in Egypt (SI3) |
| I regularly used social media since the January 2011 revolution for this purpose … |
| 1. To verify information and opinions (e.g. gained from traditional media) (CI1) |
| 2. To get a more comprehensive view about the situation and developments (CI2) |
| 3. To instantly and continuously gain new information on events and outcomes (CI3) |
| 4. To engage in interactive communication and discussions in communities (IS1) |
| 5. To portray to others freely my own thoughts and opinions (IS2) |
| 6. To circulate selected content and share it with the communities (CE1) |
| 7. To circulate self-produced content (e.g. videos or pictures) like an independent reporter (CE2) |
| How active have you been in pursuing collective goals in the movements since January 2011? |
| 1. I am supporting movements on the streets whenever necessary (CA1) |
| 2. I am frequently active for the benefit of our society (CA2) |
| 3. I am regularly taking part in events which can benefit our society (CA3) |
Note(s): All items measured on a scale from “Strongly Disagree” (1) to “Strongly Agree” (7)
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