3. Q3. Gender A. Male B. Female C. Prefer not to say
4. Q4. Age A. 18–20 B. 21–24 C. 25–28 D. Above 28
5. Q5. Monthly Income A. Less than 1,000 RMB B. 1,000–3,000 RMB C. 3,001–5,000 RMB D. Above 5,000 RMB
6. Q6. Online Shopping Experience A. Less than 1 year B. 1–3 years C. 3–5 years D. More than 5 years
7. Q7. Occupation A. Student B. Employed (Full-time) C. Employed (Part-time) D. Self-employed E. Unemployed
8. Q8. Education Level A. High school or below B. Undergraduate (Bachelor’s degree) C. Postgraduate (Master’s degree or above)
9. Q9. I find the virtual influencer’s content visually appealing. A. Strongly Disagree B. Disagree C. Neutral D. Agree E. Strongly Agree
10. Q10. I find the virtual influencer attractive. A. Strongly Disagree B. Disagree C. Neutral D. Agree E. Strongly Agree
11. Q11. The virtual influencer has a unique appearance. A. Strongly Disagree B. Disagree C. Neutral D. Agree E. Strongly Agree
12. Q12. I followed the virtual influencer because of their charm. A. Strongly Disagree B. Disagree C. Neutral D. Agree E. Strongly Agree
13. Q13. The virtual influencer is humorous and interesting. A. Strongly Disagree B. Disagree C. Neutral D. Agree E. Strongly Agree
14. Q14. I have a positive impression of the brands recommended by the virtual influencer. A. Strongly Disagree B. Disagree C. Neutral D. Agree E. Strongly Agree
15. Q15. The virtual influencer provides credible information. A. Strongly Disagree B. Disagree C. Neutral D. Agree E. Strongly Agree
16. Q16. I think the products recommended by the virtual influencer are reliable. A. Strongly Disagree B. Disagree C. Neutral D. Agree E. Strongly Agree
17. Q17. I trust the virtual influencer. A. Strongly Disagree B. Disagree C. Neutral D. Agree E. Strongly Agree
18. Q18. The virtual influencer is honest. A. Strongly Disagree B. Disagree C. Neutral D. Agree E. Strongly Agree
19. Q19. The virtual influencer is knowledgeable about the products they promote. A. Strongly Disagree B. Disagree C. Neutral D. Agree E. Strongly Agree
20. Q20. The virtual influencer provides accurate information. A. Strongly Disagree B. Disagree C. Neutral D. Agree E. Strongly Agree
21. Q21. The virtual influencer’s content is informative. A. Strongly Disagree B. Disagree C. Neutral D. Agree E. Strongly Agree
22. Q22. The content shared by the virtual influencer is high quality. A. Strongly Disagree B. Disagree C. Neutral D. Agree E. Strongly Agree
23. Q23. The virtual influencer creates interesting content. A. Strongly Disagree B. Disagree C. Neutral D. Agree E. Strongly Agree
24. Q24. The content provided by the virtual influencer is useful. A. Strongly Disagree B. Disagree C. Neutral D. Agree E. Strongly Agree
25. Q25. The virtual influencer’s posts are well organized. A. Strongly Disagree B. Disagree C. Neutral D. Agree E. Strongly Agree
26. Q26. The content of the virtual influencer is creative. A. Strongly Disagree B. Disagree C. Neutral D. Agree E. Strongly Agree
27. Q27. I use social media daily. A. Strongly Disagree B. Disagree C. Neutral D. Agree E. Strongly Agree
28. Q28. I spend a significant amount of time on social media. A. Strongly Disagree B. Disagree C. Neutral D. Agree E. Strongly Agree
29. Q29. I frequently follow influencers on social media. A. Strongly Disagree B. Disagree C. Neutral D. Agree E. Strongly Agree
30. Q30. Social media is an important part of my daily routine. A. Strongly Disagree B. Disagree C. Neutral D. Agree E. Strongly Agree
31. Q31. I engage with influencer content several times per week. A. Strongly Disagree B. Disagree C. Neutral D. Agree E. Strongly Agree
32. Q32. I use social media to discover new products and brands. A. Strongly Disagree B. Disagree C. Neutral D. Agree E. Strongly Agree
33. Q33. I consider myself an active social media user. A. Strongly Disagree B. Disagree C. Neutral D. Agree E. Strongly Agree
34. Q34. I trust this virtual influencer’s recommendations. A. Strongly Disagree B. Disagree C. Neutral D. Agree E. Strongly Agree
35. Q35. I feel confident in the virtual influencer’s advice. A. Strongly Disagree B. Disagree C. Neutral D. Agree E. Strongly Agree
36. Q36. The virtual influencer is dependable. A. Strongly Disagree B. Disagree C. Neutral D. Agree E. Strongly Agree
37. Q37. The virtual influencer is sincere. A. Strongly Disagree B. Disagree C. Neutral D. Agree E. Strongly Agree
38. Q38. I believe this influencer provides truthful recommendations. A. Strongly Disagree B. Disagree C. Neutral D. Agree E. Strongly Agree
39. Q39. I feel secure following the recommendations of this virtual influencer. A. Strongly Disagree B. Disagree C. Neutral D. Agree E. Strongly Agree
40. Q40. I think this influencer is reliable. A. Strongly Disagree B. Disagree C. Neutral D. Agree E. Strongly Agree
41. Q41. I often interact with this influencer’s content. A. Strongly Disagree B. Disagree C. Neutral D. Agree E. Strongly Agree
42. Q42. I actively follow updates from this influencer. A. Strongly Disagree B. Disagree C. Neutral D. Agree E. Strongly Agree
43. Q43. I pay attention to the influencer’s posts. A. Strongly Disagree B. Disagree C. Neutral D. Agree E. Strongly Agree
44. Q44. I feel involved with the influencer’s content. A. Strongly Disagree B. Disagree C. Neutral D. Agree E. Strongly Agree
45. Q45. I would like posts from this virtual influencer. A. Strongly Disagree B. Disagree C. Neutral D. Agree E. Strongly Agree
46. Q46. I feel emotionally attached to this virtual influencer. A. Strongly Disagree B. Disagree C. Neutral D. Agree E. Strongly Agree
47. Q47. I feel a sense of connection with this virtual influencer. A. Strongly Disagree B. Disagree C. Neutral D. Agree E. Strongly Agree
48. Q48. I would save this influencer’s posts for future reference. A. Strongly Disagree B. Disagree C. Neutral D. Agree E. Strongly Agree
49. Q49. I would share this influencer’s content with others. A. Strongly Disagree B. Disagree C. Neutral D. Agree E. Strongly Agree
50. Q50. I would like to buy products recommended by this virtual influencer. A. Strongly Disagree B. Disagree C. Neutral D. Agree E. Strongly Agree
51. Q51. I would recommend products promoted by this influencer to others. A. Strongly Disagree B. Disagree C. Neutral D. Agree E. Strongly Agree
52. Q52. I am likely to try products endorsed by this influencer in the future. A. Strongly Disagree B. Disagree C. Neutral D. Agree E. Strongly Agree
53. Q53. I am likely to try brands endorsed by this influencer. A. Strongly Disagree B. Disagree C. Neutral D. Agree E. Strongly Agree
54. Q54. I would consider purchasing products recommended by this influencer. A. Strongly Disagree B. Disagree C. Neutral D. Agree E. Strongly Agree
55. Q55. The likelihood that I would purchase products recommended by this influencer is high. A. Strongly Disagree B. Disagree C. Neutral D. Agree E. Strongly Agree
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