Table 9.

Nomenclature for latent variables

Social media influence
INFL1Social networks inspire my purchases of clothing and accessories
INFL4Sometimes I feel attracted to the apparels and accessories shared by my contact list
INFL5Attractive marketing and promotional offers motivates me to purchase more
SMP4I am proud to tell/show/tag the brand I buy
SMP7I buy a brand based on the advice given by an influencer I follow
SMP8I buy a brand based on what my friends from my contact list have mentioned
SMP9Purchases of my friends mentioned on social media site makes me go in for an unplanned purchase
Social commerce
INFL2Sometimes when I see an apparel/accessory on social media I often search for it online
SMP1I buy through the social media page of the retailer
SMP2I use social media to communicate with retailers
SMP3My relationship with brands is enhanced because of social media
EWOM of social commerce
SMP5I often read online about the brand products
SMP6I follow the purchase recommendations of influencers I follow on social media
Hedonism (happiness)
HEDO3To me shopping is way to relive stress
HEDO4I shop to keep up with trends
HEDO5Shopping makes me feel like I am in my own universe
HEDO7I enjoy compliments and words of praise when I show/tag/ something I shopped
HEDO8Much of my life centers around shopping
Hedonism (fun)
HEDO1Shopping is a fun and enjoyable activity to me
HEDO2I obtain pleasure in buying something attractive
HEDO6Finding unique things makes me excited
Shopping during COVID
SHCV1Shopping makes me happy in the dull and grim times of COVID-19
SHCV2After spending many hours working/reading/online I feel relaxed to shop online
SHCV3These unprecedented times influence me to spend more and save less
SHCV4I buy products even though I may not need them immediately
SHCV5A small purchase regularly also makes me happy
SHCV6I have been buying apparels/accessories during the COVID times
HEDO9I have lot of things that I still haven’t used

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