Table 1

The questionnaire: constructs and measures

ConstructsMeasuresSources
Entrepreneurial intention(1) I am currently spending time growing my business with new online platforms
(2) I am looking for opportunities to use financial technology to start a business
(3) I fully intend to start a business on technological platforms
Ács et al. (2014) 
Crowdfunding(1) The crowdfunding platforms are integrated
(2) Crowdfunding helps in marketing and promoting entrepreneurship
(3) Crowdfunding is suitable for financing small emerging projects
(4) Crowdfunding is a short (one year) funding method for an existing business
(5) Crowdfunding reduces the cost of financing channels
(6) Crowdfunding increases the efficiency of funding channels
(7) Crowdfunding platforms are trustworthy
(8) Anti-terrorism laws diminish the chances of success of crowdfunding
(9) Crowdfunding offers the freedom to use the appropriate payment method
(10) Crowdfunding leads to efficient payments
Malhotra et al. (2004)
Sharma and Lertnuwat (2016) 
Mobile payment(1) Mobile payment is easy to use
(2) Mobile payment gives me up-to-date information
(3) People whose opinions I value prefer that I use mobile payment
(4) Mobile payment is convenient because I can use it anytime
(5) Compared to traditional payment methods, mobile payment methods are more convenient
Chen et al. (2020) 
Blockchain(1) Blockchain technology improves transparency
(2) Blockchain technology increases trust
(3) Blockchain technology reduces risk
(4) Blockchain technology reduces transaction costs
(5) Blockchain technology ensures a fast and secure payment process
Bentler and Chou (1987)
Bryant and Yarnold (1995)
Chen (2018) 

Source(s): Authors' elaboration

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