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From: Modelling public attitude towards drone delivery in Germany
Latent variable | Observed variable | Variable names | Cronbach alpha |
---|---|---|---|
 Technophilia | How much would you agree to the following statement: |  | |
In general, I am well informed about new technologies | Well informed | 0.798 | |
I get easily enthusiastic about new technologies | Enthusiastic | ||
I am always interested in new technologies | Interested | ||
 Expected risks | How bad it would be for you… |  | |
…the noise from parcel deliveries with drones | Noise | 0.778 | |
…the fact that parcel deliveries with drones would mean the personal contact between recipient and delivery driver would disappear? | Loss of personal contact | ||
…the stress caused by drones flying around to deliver packages | Stress | ||
…the fact that delivery drivers would lose their jobs as a result of parcel deliveries with drones? | Job loss | ||
…that parcel deliveries with drones would block your free view of the sky | Blocked sky | ||
 Expected benefits | How important would be for you… |  | |
…that parcel deliveries with drones would be reliable | Reliability | 0.789 | |
…that you would get your parcels delivered quickly | Fast delivery | ||
…that parcel deliveries with drones would be environmentally friendly | Environmentally friendly | ||
…that you could use drones to have parcels delivered to a place of your choice, e.g., balcony or garden | Spatial flexibility | ||
…that your parcels would be delivered at an exact time of your choice | Time flexibility | ||
 Attitude | How much would you agree to the following statement: |  | |
I think that parcel deliveries with drones are environmentally friendly than package deliveries with a delivery van | Environment | 0.834 | |
I imagine parcel deliveries with drones to be safe | Safety | ||
Parcel deliveries with drones would have a positive effect on the quality of life in cities | Quality of life | ||
Parcel deliveries with drones would bring me advantages in my everyday life | Utility |