Table 2 Construct variable measurements: average variance extracted (AVE), composite reliability, Cronbach’s alpha and loadings
Construct | Items | Loadings | Cronbach’s alpha | Composite reliability | AVE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BI-behavioural intention | [ECO1 I would recommend DFT destinations] | 0.949*** | 0.876 | 0.942 | 0.890 |
[ECO2 I would repeat a DFT experience] | 0.937*** | ||||
ECO-economic sustainability | [ECO3 DFT experiences are profitable for the tourism sector] | 0.812*** | 0.879 | 0.917 | 0.733 |
[ECO DFT is a driver of future economic sustainability | 0.854*** | ||||
[ECO5 DFT promotes new jobs in the region] | 0.888*** | ||||
[ECO6 DFT creates new companies and entrepreneurs] | 0.870*** | ||||
ENG-social and family engagement | [ENG1 Being offline benefits my social relationships] | 0.833*** | 0.869 | 0.911 | 0.718 |
[ENG2 When I disconnect, I spend more time with my family] | 0.894*** | ||||
[ENG3 Disconnecting favours face-to-face relationships] | 0.808*** | ||||
[ENG5, I enjoy the local culture when I disconnect on my trip] | 0.853*** | ||||
NAT-nature connectedness | [NAT1 I am more at one with nature when I disconnect] | 0.895*** | 0.894 | 0.934 | 0.825 |
[NAT2 Disconnecting allows me to fully enjoy nature] | 0.916*** | ||||
[NAT3 When I disconnect, I feel good in nature] | 0.913*** | ||||
H-REL-health-relaxation | [REL, I relax when I am offline] | 0.865*** | 0.920 | 0.938 | 0.718 |
[REL2 When I disconnect, I enjoy things] | 0.877*** | ||||
[REL3 Being disconnected gives me peace and well-being] | 0.890*** | ||||
[REL4, I feel mindfulness when I disconnect] | 0.783*** | ||||
[REL5 Being disconnected allows me to enjoy pleasant sensations] | 0.897*** | ||||
[REL6 I am open-minded when I am offline] | 0.759*** |