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Exhibit 6.9: Pre-Test Items Removed from the 49 Item Scale<br />

The validation resulted in fifteen items being removed from the f<strong>or</strong>ty nine item scale and two<br />

rew<strong>or</strong>ded. It was thought that the reason the items I tend to think I have m<strong>or</strong>e money in my<br />

debit card account than I actually have and Using a debit card to pay f<strong>or</strong> transactions<br />

reduces the joy <strong>of</strong> shopping were not perf<strong>or</strong>ming, possibly due to w<strong>or</strong>ding issues. These<br />

were presented to the members <strong>of</strong> the focus group and colleagues. The consensus was that the<br />

items were clumsy and so they were rew<strong>or</strong>ded to: I tend to over- estimate the amount <strong>of</strong><br />

money I have in my debit card account, and using my debit card to pay f<strong>or</strong> purchases is<br />

pleasurable and retained<br />

The final thirty four item scale was completed by the field study participants (Phase Three)<br />

and the validation process is described in the following section.<br />

6.5: Field Study- Scale Validation Process<br />

The purpose <strong>of</strong> this instrument is to capture the payment mode perceptions <strong>of</strong> the people who<br />

agreed to participate in Phase Three <strong>of</strong> this study. One hundred and eighty one participants<br />

from Phase Three <strong>of</strong> the study completed and returned the thirty-four item scale (Exhibit<br />

6.10).<br />

If I had a $100 note in my wallet I would feel affluent<br />

I like using cash to pay f<strong>or</strong> my purchases<br />

I buy fewer unnecessary items when I use cash to pay f<strong>or</strong> my purchases<br />

I feel unsafe and at risk if I have a lot <strong>of</strong> money in my wallet<br />

I like the sensation I get when I hold my debit card in my hand<br />

I like having cash (coins/notes) in my wallet<br />

I feel sad when I use my debit card to pay f<strong>or</strong> purchase<br />

If I had a $100 note in my wallet I would feel uneasy<br />

I am m<strong>or</strong>e likely to buy less necessary items when I use a debit card to pay f<strong>or</strong> items<br />

Using a debit card helps me manage my budget/ money<br />

I prefer to use a debit card to pay f<strong>or</strong> the maj<strong>or</strong>ity <strong>of</strong> my day to day purchases<br />

Using my debit card to pay f<strong>or</strong> purchases is pleasurable<br />

If I had a $100 note in my wallet I would feel relaxed<br />

I would be reluctant to spend it<br />

I would feel uneasy

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