Table 3

Scale measurement properties

ConstructsItemsStandardised coefficients
Total sampleAustriaMoldova
Experience (pc = 0.854, AVE = 0.676, HTMT = 0.822)
 Have you made purchases from online stores in the past?0.9420.7990.864
 I frequently buy products through online shopping0.9500.8250.610
 I frequently buy products from online stores0.4900.830−0.552
Perceived reputation (pc = 0.934, AVE = 0.826, HTMT = 0.909)
 This online store is well known0.9100.5060.756
 This online store is known to be concerned about customers0.8920.8240.874
 This online store has a reputation for being honest0.9250.8580.809
Perceived website quality (pc = 0.913, AVE = 0.685, HTMT = 0.828)
 Overall, this website worked very well technically0.9370.8440.864
 Visually, this website resembled other sites I think highly of0.5650.3580.531
 This website was simple to navigate0.9440.8490.882
 On this website, it was easy to find the information I wanted0.9400.8410.873
 This website clearly showed how I could contact or communicate with the person in charge0.6730.4870.645
Perceived security (pc = 0.909, AVE = 0.770, HTMT = 0.878)
 I feel like my privacy is protected at this website0.8330.7360.933
 I feel safe in my transactions with this website0.9160.8880.922
 The website has adequate security features0.8820.5330.913
Trust in online shopping (pc = 0.947, AVE = 0.748, HTMT = 0.865)
 The online store keeps promises it has made0.9070.7130.837
 I believe the information that this website provides me0.8950.7940.831
 I trust the online store keeps consumers’ interests in mind0.8500.6560.859
 The online store is trustworthy0.8990.7940.833
 The online store has more to lose than to gain by not delivering on its promises0.7210.3760.488
 The online store’s behaviour meets my expectations0.9040.7450.830
Risk perception (pc = 0.879, AVE = 0.645, HTMT = 0.803)
 Entering credit card information over the web is unsafe0.7900.8660.654
 I think it is risky to provide one’s credit card information to online stores0.7930.8930.791
 I hesitate to enter my credit card information on the web0.8350.8720.857
 I would hesitate to enter personal information like my name, address and phone number on the web0.7940.6380.842
Purchase intention (pc = 0.972, AVE = 0.921, HTMT = 0.960)
 How likely is it that you would return to this online store?0.9450.8380.922
 How likely is that you would consider purchasing from this online store in the next three months?0.9610.9430.867
 How likely is it that you would consider purchasing from this online store in the next year?0.9730.9340.946

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