Table 3 Items, and validity assessments of perceived threat and coping efficacy
Items | loading | VIFa |
|---|---|---|
Perceived threat (Cronbach’s Alpha: 0.82, CRb:0.85, AVEc:0.51) | ||
“I think the COVID-19 epidemic in China is very serious” | 0.77 | 1.85 |
“I think the COVID-19 epidemic is very serious abroad” | 0.74 | 2.32 |
“I am concerned about the increase of imported COVID-19 cases” | 0.73 | 2.10 |
“I think I am very close to the epidemic in Wuhan” | 0.80 | 1.35 |
“I have a great deal of uncertainty about when the epidemic will end” | 0.78 | 1.70 |
“I continue to closely monitor the information released by the authorities” | 0.35 | 1.23 |
Coping efficacy (Cronbach’s Alpha: 0.91, CR:0.94; AVE:0.78) | ||
“I think the COVID-19 epidemic will be effectively controlled” | 0.88 | 2.61 |
“I am optimistic about the situation of this epidemic” | 0.88 | 2.61 |
“I believe that I can effectively deal with the COVID-19 epidemic” | 0.88 | 2.55 |
“I believe we can effectively deal with the COVID-19 epidemic” | 0.91 | 2.99 |