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Table 2 Mobility related attitudes, indices generated from – (n = 492, Berlin)
From: Early adopters of carsharing with and without BEVs with respect to gender preferences
Factor | Item example (item loading most highly on the factor) | No. of items loading on the factor | Cronbach’s α |
|---|---|---|---|
Car affinity | I find driving an easy way for getting around. | 3 | 0.808 |
Bike affinity | I find cycling an easy way for getting around. | 3 | 0.923 |
PT affinity | I reach my destination without stress when using public transport. | 4 | 0.825 |
Long-distance train affinity | I find using the train an easy way for getting around. | 3 | 0.872 |
Mobility service affinity | The use of mobility services allows me to reach all my important destinations. | 3 | 0.869 |
Owning a car affinity | I am dependent on my car in my daily life. | 4 | 0.857 |
Mobility related environment affinity | Environmental protection is crucial for me in my choice of transportation. | 2 | 0.881 |
Technology affinity | I am quickly able to figure out unknown electronic devices. | 2 | 0.825 |
Innovator scale | Other people often discover new travel ideas thanks to me. | 3 | 0.870 |