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Table 6 Results of structural equation modeling analysis

From: What factors predict physicians' utilization behavior of contrast-enhanced ultrasound? Evidence from the integration of the Theory of Planned Behavior and Technology Acceptance Model using a structural equation modeling approach

The hypothesis (H)

Factor loading

Standard error

Critical ratio

P value

Support

H1: Utilization behavior ← Intention

0.287

0.087

4.998

< 0.001

Yes

H2a: Intention ← Attitude

0.272

0.071

3.349

< 0.001

Yes

H2b: Intention ← Subjective norm

0.172

0.060

2.491

0.013

Yes

H2c: Intention ← Perceived behavioral control

0.491

0.054

7.881

< 0.001

Yes

H2d: Intention ← Perceived usefulness

0.108

0.073

2.219

0.027

Yes

H2e: Intention ← Perceived ease of use

0.001

0.037

0.032

0.975

No

H3a: Perceived usefulness ← Subjective norm

0.510

0.024

12.600

< 0.001

Yes

H3b: Perceived usefulness ← Perceived ease of use

0.691

0.029

13.798

< 0.001

Yes