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Table 3 Study 1 PLS-SEM measurement model

From: The impulsive online shopper: effects of COVID-19 burnout, uncertainty, self-control, and online shopping trust

Path

STD LD

SE

ω

ρC

AVE

Perceived Uncertainty of COVID-19 Variants

  

0.894

0.924

0.754

 PUC1 The outbreak of COVID-19 variants is unpredictable

0.789

0.018

   

 PUC2 The potential impact of COVID-19 variants is uncertain

0.911

0.008

   

 PUC3 The extent of impact of COVID-19 variants are uncertain

0.913

0.008

   

 PUC4 The COVID-19 variants may break out again

0.853

0.013

   

COVID-19 Burnout

  

0.947

0.954

0.675

When you think about COVID-19 overall, how often do you feel…

     

 CBO1 …tired?

0.764

0.014

   

 CBO2 …disappointed with people?

0.797

0.013

   

 CBO3 …hopeless?

0.832

0.013

   

 CBO4 …trapped?

0.862

0.012

   

 CBO5 …helpless?

0.897

0.008

   

 CBO6 …depressed?

0.901

0.007

   

 CBO7 …physically weak/sickly?

0.857

0.011

   

 CBO8 …worthless/like a failure?

0.828

0.011

   

 CBO9 …difficulties sleeping?

0.779

0.016

   

 CBO10 … “I’ve had it”?

0.670

0.021

   

Online Shopping Trust

  

0.890

0.929

0.814

 OST1 I think the image of shopping websites I frequently use is good

0.915

0.007

   

 OST2 I think the reputation of shopping websites I frequently use is good

0.927

0.006

   

 OST3 I trust the quality and service of products bought online

0.862

0.012

   

Online Impulse Buying

  

0.855

0.894

0.629

During the COVID-19 pandemic…

     

 OIB1 …I would buy things online on an impulse

0.770

0.016

   

 OIB2 …I would often buy things spontaneously

0.657

0.025

   

 OIB4 …I would have a strong urge to buy things when shopping online

0.833

0.014

   

 OIB5 …I was happy and satisfied when I bought things online impulsively

0.871

0.009

   

 OIB6 …I enjoyed the fun of buying things casually

0.817

0.013

   

Self-Control (Regulation)

  

0.667

0.909

0.769

SC1 I am good at resisting temptation

0.866

0.011

   

SC2 People would say I have iron self-discipline

0.890

0.008

   

SC3 I am able to work effectively toward long-term goals

0.874

0.010

   

Self-Control (Impulsivity)

  

0.791

0.860

0.607

SC4 I do certain things that are bad for me, if they are fun

0.674

0.026

   

SC5 Pleasure and fun sometimes keep me from getting work done

0.777

0.018

   

SC6 I can't stop myself from doing something, even if I know it’s wrong

0.867

0.009

   

SC7 I often act without thinking through all the alternatives

0.784

0.017

   
  1. English translations shown. Original measurement items were given in Chinese. See Table 5 for original Chinese wording