composite

variable

alpha

alpha

survey question

Informed

D1INFOR2

N=143; μ=3.56

knowcomm

α  = .7169

standardized α = .7182

news

Keep up with news in your local community?

outcomm

Participation

 D1PART

N=143; μ=2.84 SD =.665

actinv

α  = .8621

standardized α

= .8769

D1ACTIV2

N=143; μ=2.5186 SD =.7646

α  = ..89.4

standardized α = 8929

chngcom

Work to bring about change in your local community?

comwork

gettog

imprv

partcomm

I frequently participate in community activities

manyorg

D1ORGAFF

N=143; μ=2.332 SD =1.2877

αlpha  = .5432

standardized α

= .6002

I belong to many organizations

numform

number of formal groups

hlpneigh

D1BELONG

N=143; μ=3.3421
SD =.6585

α  = .6879

standardized α

= .6796

I spend a lot of time helping friends or neighbors in need

α = .6922
standardized α = .6867
Social Engagement

grpfrds

I belong to a group of friends that takes part in common activities

timefrds

I spend a lot of time with my friends

dtmealon

I spend a lot of time by myself (rev)

ddtbelon

I don’t feel I really belong in my local community  (rev) 

flpart

I feel part of the community

comtrst

inclnd

dnummvd

How many times have you moved in the last five years?

dtakadv

dwdmove

yrslvd

COMPUTER

D2INTCOM

N=140; μ=3.929

SD =1.559

α=.6329

stand α = .6145

PLAYGAME

Play a video or computer game

COMPHME

Use a computer at home

SREMAIL

Send or receive email

POLITICAL

D2INTPOL

N=142; μ=1.306

SD =.5387

αlpha=.5918

GOVOFF

Write or call a government official

ATTDPOL

Attend a political talk or meeting

SOCIAL

D2INTSOC

N=142; μ=2.927

SD =.68

α =.7438

stand α

= .7424

gvatdinn

Give or attend a dinner party

dinnout

Go out to dinner with others

talkphne

Talk on phone with friends/ family

visitfr

Visit a friend or relative

tmfriend

Spend time with friends

entertn

Entertain at home

teamsprt

Play a team sport

playcrds

Play cards or board games w/others

CIVIC/SUPPORT/

RELIGIOUS

D2INTCIV

N=142; μ=2.536

SD =.7202

α=.7113

stand α

= .7315

Tkclass

Take a class  (outside of school)

pubmtg

Attend a public meeting

voluntr

Do volunteer work

vstsick

Visit a sick or disabled person

errndsnd

Do errands for someone in need

protrans

Provide transportation, childcare etc

attdserv

Attend a religious service

lcgpmtg

Attend a local group meeting

readnews

Read newspapers

Not Used

dispol

Discuss politics

Not Used

WTCHTV

Watch TV

Not Used

Readleis

Read a book for leisure

EPIC Round 2 Section 4 Constructs: Internet Use

Commerce

D4ACTCOM

N=120; μ=2.01

SD =.8181

α=.6790

BUYSELLP

Buy or sell a product or service

BUYSELLA

Buy or sell stocks, bonds, or mutual funds

BANKOL

Bank on-line

RESPRDT

Research a product or service before buying it

TRAVRES

Make a plane or travel reservation

FININFO

Get financial information

Education/work

D4ACTEDU

N=120; μ=2.3875

SD =1.118

α=.6430

WKJOBSCH

Do work for your job or school

COMMTEA

Communicate with teachers

LRNCOMM

Learn about computers and/or the Internet

HELPLRN

Help others learn about computers and/or the Internet

Leisure/

Entertainment

D4ACTLEI

N=120; μ=2.129

SD =.713

α=.6430

GAMESOWN

Play games on your own

DNLDMUS

Listen to or download music

GAMESOTH

Play games with others

INSOFT

Download software from the Internet

VIDAUD

Watch a video clip or listen to an audio clip

INFOHOBB

Look for information for a hobby

SPORTINF

Check sports scores or highlights

ENTERINF

Look for information on movies, books, or other leisure activities

POSTART

Post art/drawing, photos, or other creative work

Health

D4ACTHEA

N=120; μ=2.021

SD =.8928

α=.6988

stand α
= .7337

COMMHEAL

Communicate with others about health concerns

MEDHEAL

Look for health/medical information

PROSUPP

Provide people with personal or social support

HELPPERS

Get help with personal problem

General Internet

D4ACTINT

N=120; μ=3.16

SD =1.2636

α=.7285

stand α
= .7388

INSEARCH

Do an Internet search to answer a question

INSOFT

Download software from the Internet

BROWSWWW

Browse the World Wide Web

CHKWEATH

Check the weather

Political

D4ACTPOL

N=120; μ=1.365

SD =.5437

α=.7400

stand α
= .7641

DISCPOL

Discuss politics

EMAILGOV

Send email to a government official

RECEMGOV

Receive email from a government official

POLPARTY

Work online for a political party or candidate

LOCPOLIN

Obtain local political information

NATPOLIN

Obtain national political information

Social

D4ACTSOC

N=120; μ=2.5256

SD =1.1049

α=.8035

stand α
= .8031

COMMNWI

Communicate with co-workers about non-work issues

comlocfa

Communicate with family in the local area

comlocfr

Communicate with friends in the local area

comdisfr

Communicate with friends not in the local area

comdisfa

Communicate with family not in the local area

MEETPEO

Meet new people

Civic

D4ACTCIV

N=120; μ=2.5455

SD =1.0469

α=.8626

stand α
= .8380

GETNEWS

Get the news

NATGLOB

Look for information on national or global events

ANSWERQ

Answer questions or provide information

POSTFACT

Post factual information

LOCEVENT

Look for information about local event/activities

ACCOMWB

Access a community web site

EXPRIDEA

Express ideas and opinions

LOCGROL

Participate in a local interest group online